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Get the Answers to Your Questions on Pet Cremation
Losing a pet is never easy, but many pet owners find that honoring their pet’s life in some way helps them cope with the pain. For example, you could place a stone marker or a metal bench bearing his or her name under a tree in the backyard. If you don’t have a yard, or you need a more portable way to honor your pet, you may want to opt for pet cremation, instead.
To learn more, turn to Blue Cross Animal Hospital in Honolulu, HI. Below, the compassionate staff at this veterinary clinic has answered a few of the most frequently asked questions regarding pet cremation.
Pet Cremation FAQsWhere Is the Crematorium Located?Blue Cross Animal Hospital is one of the only clinics that offers onsite pet cremation. That means you can be sure they will treat your pet’s remains with reverence, and they will not have to transport it to an outside facility.
What Are the Benefits of Pet Cremation?Pet cremation gives you a tangible way to honor your pet’s life. After placing the remains in an urn, you can store them or display them wherever you want. The process is also environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
How Much Does It Cost?Pet cremation is highly affordable. Private cremations are typically more expensive than communal ones, but you can rely on Blue Cross Animal Hospital for low prices all around.
What Do the Services Include?At Blue Cross Animal Hospital, you will receive a complimentary urn to store the remains and a thoughtful poem called Rainbow Bridge to honor your pet’s memory.
If you have to make arrangements for a deceased pet, consider pet cremation at Blue Cross Animal Hospital in Honolulu, HI. Check out this pet hospital online to view the veterinary services they provide, and call (808) 593-2532 if you have any additional questions about the process.
Losing a pet is never easy, but many pet owners find that honoring their pet’s life in some way helps them cope with the pain. For example, you could place a stone marker or a metal bench bearing his or her name under a tree in the backyard. If you don’t have a yard, or you need a more portable way to honor your pet, you may want to opt for pet cremation, instead.
To learn more, turn to Blue Cross Animal Hospital in Honolulu, HI. Below, the compassionate staff at this veterinary clinic has answered a few of the most frequently asked questions regarding pet cremation.
Pet Cremation FAQsWhere Is the Crematorium Located?Blue Cross Animal Hospital is one of the only clinics that offers onsite pet cremation. That means you can be sure they will treat your pet’s remains with reverence, and they will not have to transport it to an outside facility.
What Are the Benefits of Pet Cremation?Pet cremation gives you a tangible way to honor your pet’s life. After placing the remains in an urn, you can store them or display them wherever you want. The process is also environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
How Much Does It Cost?Pet cremation is highly affordable. Private cremations are typically more expensive than communal ones, but you can rely on Blue Cross Animal Hospital for low prices all around.
What Do the Services Include?At Blue Cross Animal Hospital, you will receive a complimentary urn to store the remains and a thoughtful poem called Rainbow Bridge to honor your pet’s memory.
If you have to make arrangements for a deceased pet, consider pet cremation at Blue Cross Animal Hospital in Honolulu, HI. Check out this pet hospital online to view the veterinary services they provide, and call (808) 593-2532 if you have any additional questions about the process.
Pets of Divorce or Break-up
Due to recent events, questions arose about pet ownership. We see our “pets” as fur babies and valued members of our families but Hawaii law defines “pets” as property. What happens when there’s a divorce or a break-up? Who “owns” your furry family member?
According to the City and County of Honolulu and the Hawaiian Humane Society every dog should have a City and County of Honolulu dog license. This license is the proof of ownership. Further information regarding dog license can be found on this website: http://www.hawaiianhumane.org/Pet-Identification.html
A microchip is viewed as a permanent form of identification and is utilized by the Hawaiian Humane Society to facilitate finding a pet’s owner. Cats do not need to be licensed so a microchip is the main form of identification used to reunite your cat with you. Microchip information is normally submitted to the Hawaiian Humane Society after it is implanted by your veterinarian. This information includes name of owner, brief description of pet (age, color, breed, weight) and owner address, e-mail and contact information. Then, the Hawaiian Humane Society will add the provided information into their data base. This information will then be used to contact the owner should the pet be picked up as a stray or is turned in by a good Samaritan.
Now, with this in mind what should you do.
If you do give your pet away…
Lastly, what if my pet is lost or stolen?
We hope this information will help with what is a very stressful and difficult situation.
This information is provided as a guideline.
Due to recent events, questions arose about pet ownership. We see our “pets” as fur babies and valued members of our families but Hawaii law defines “pets” as property. What happens when there’s a divorce or a break-up? Who “owns” your furry family member?
According to the City and County of Honolulu and the Hawaiian Humane Society every dog should have a City and County of Honolulu dog license. This license is the proof of ownership. Further information regarding dog license can be found on this website: http://www.hawaiianhumane.org/Pet-Identification.html
A microchip is viewed as a permanent form of identification and is utilized by the Hawaiian Humane Society to facilitate finding a pet’s owner. Cats do not need to be licensed so a microchip is the main form of identification used to reunite your cat with you. Microchip information is normally submitted to the Hawaiian Humane Society after it is implanted by your veterinarian. This information includes name of owner, brief description of pet (age, color, breed, weight) and owner address, e-mail and contact information. Then, the Hawaiian Humane Society will add the provided information into their data base. This information will then be used to contact the owner should the pet be picked up as a stray or is turned in by a good Samaritan.
Now, with this in mind what should you do.
- Keep your information current with your veterinarian.
- Give your veterinarian updates of your status (if you are hospitalized or your pet will be baby sat, etc.)
- Give your veterinarian alternate name(s) and phone number(s) of someone allowed to bring your pet in on your behalf for treatment, to pick up your pet, pick up pet medication and pay for services/medication.
- Have your pet microchipped at your veterinarian and keep this information current. The Hawaiian Humane Society has a form you can fill out if you change address or contact information, are new to the island of O’ahu or are a new owner at http://www.hawaiianhumane.org/site/default/files/MicrochipUpdateFormB2.pdf or go to your veterinarian. We have the forms available at our clinic.
- License your dog with the City and County of Honolulu. This can be done when your dog is 4 months of age or older. Information on the fees and directions to license your pet is available online at: http://www.hawaiianhumane.org/Pet-Identification.html
- Keep said license and microchip information available.
If you do give your pet away…
- Immediately notify your veterinarian in person or in writing – most veterinary clinics will not release your pet’s information to another person without your permission.
- Provide written proof of transfer of ownership. The Hawaii Humane Society has a form on their website to change ownership at: http://www.hawaiianhumane.org/sites/default/files/MicrochipUpdateFormB2.pdf
Lastly, what if my pet is lost or stolen?
- Make a lost pet report with the Hawaiian Humane Society. This can be done online at: http://www.hawaiianhumane.org/Lost-Animal-Report.html. You can include a picture with this report. You must call 808-356-2228 or 808-356-2218 to keep this report active every 30 days.
- Make a police report – as previously stated pets are viewed as property in Hawaii. Basically, it is theft.
- Contact your veterinarian. Give them the police report number and any other pertinent information.
- Visit the Hawaiian Humane Society, OSPCA and check on Craigslist. If your pet is not microchipped, you will need to check the Hawaiian Humane Society frequently. You can view found pets at their website: http://www.hawaiianhumane.org/FoundPet but, sometimes it is not current with new arrivals.
- Make a Facebook Post. Social media can be a huge asset.
- Be proactive.
We hope this information will help with what is a very stressful and difficult situation.
This information is provided as a guideline.