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Tornadoes: Keeping Pets Safe

If you live in a part of the country where tornadoes strike, you can increase the chances that your pets will survive a storm by following a few simple steps. 1. Bring your pets inside. If it’s not safe for you outside, it’s not safe for them. 2. Keep emergency pet supplies in a tornado-proof […]

Coping with the Death of Your Pet

It’s natural to feel sorrow when a person you love dies. It’s also natural to grieve when your beloved pet dies. Animals provide companionship, acceptance, emotional support, and unconditional love, and the loss of an animal can be overwhelming to its owner. Understanding the grief process and finding ways to cope with your loss can […]

Happy 2016

Wishes to you and your family for a happy and healthy 2016. Did you know at Venice Memorial Gardens you can preplan for your pet and yourself regarding your final wishes? Call 941-493-4246 to learn more.

Holiday Safety Tips For Your Pets

During the holiday season, it’s wise to think about preventing accidents that could jeopardize our pets’ as well as humans’ safety. Dogtime.com lists some important holiday safety tips for your dog: 1. 1000 House Fires Are Started By Pets Every Year, so be careful with those menorahs and holiday candles. Place them in a safe […]

Healthy table foods for pets

Though some table foods are dangerous for pets, many people feel the only way to trust the food they give their pets is to make it themselves. However, a sudden switch from plain dog or cat food may upset your pet’s digestive system. Dogtime.com presents these tips for feeding your pets table foods, and details […]

THANKSGIVING TO ALL

From our family to yours, wishing you and your pets a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving. Please share your family photos with us on our Facebook page – Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory.

Pet-Sitting Etiquette Tips

Set the stage. Preparation is key.. If the sitter is coming to your place, have everything your pet needs in one visible area, such as pet food, water bowls, leashes, cat litter, toys, etc. Adjust your thermostat before leaving and advise your pet sitter within what range to keep it. Likewise, if you’re delivering Scruffy […]

Adopt-a-Dog Month

October is American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog Month. What can an adopted dog bring to your life? There are a million good reasons to consider adopting a dog during American Humane Association’s yearly “Adopt-a-Dog Month®” in October – in fact, it’s a lot more than that. Each year, an estimated 3-4 million animals waiting in shelters […]

Superior Pet Care Services at VMG

Did you know that Venice Memorial Gardens Pet Cemetery & Funeral Home offers the same level of dignity and respect for pets as we do for people? As a family-owned business, we take pride in serving families and their pets with compassionate care. We offer a full range of funeral care services for dogs, cats, […]

Elephant Appreciation Day

September 22 is Elephant Appreciation Day! Many annual celebrations have a long, storied history and carry huge global significance. Is Elephant Appreciation Day one of them? Probably not. Created in 1996 by Mission Media, a graphics and publishing company, the day’s origins are largely based on owner Wayne Hepburn’s personal fascination with elephants. His interest, […]