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Losing a pet can be difficult to come to terms with. Grieving the loss of a being that was by your side for many years is normal and necessary. Grieve in the way that makes sense to you and do not let others tell you how to grieve your friend. Although there may be helpful suggestions available, the process is yours.

Local veterinary clinics :

Willowrock Pet Cemetery and Crematorium has been fortunate to work with many local veterinary clinics for the past 30 years. These clinics have added us as an extension to their customer care and we continue to serve the local clinics in our area. We thank them for their ongoing support.

Animal Medical Centre North

10814- 100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V2M8 780-539-0636

Animals First Clinic

#101 - 9151 Crystal Lake Drive, Grande Prairie, AB T8X 0B7 780-814-8544

Bear Creek Animal Clinic

12702-97B Street, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 4J2 (780) 532-2902

Case Veterinary Services

12702-97B Street, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 4J2 (780) 532-2902

Country Club Animal Clinic

111, 9505-68 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 7X8 780-538-9929

Grande Prairie Animal Hospital

10126-100 Avenue, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 0V5 780-532-4638

Morningview Vet Clinic

RR1 Site 6 Box 21, Sexsmith, AB T0H 3C0 780-568-3552

North Peace Veterinary Clinic

12864 Rose Prairie Road, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 8C4 250-785-4578

Railtown Animal Clinic

9315 Resources Road, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A6 587-771-7822

West County Animal Clinic

314 - 3rd Avenue W, Beaverlodge, AB T0H 0C0 780-354-3550

Poetry :

Poetry is words spoken from the heart. Over the years, Willowrock has collected many poems. Where possible, we have credited the author.

If It Should Be :

If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep
Than you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, cannot be won.
You will be sad, I understand
Don’t let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest
Your love for me must stand the test.
We’ve had so many happy years
What is to come can hold no fears.
You’d not want me to suffer so
The time has come to let me go.
Take me to where my needs they’ll tend
And please stay with me to the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved
From pain and suffering I’ve been saved.
Please do not grieve it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We’ve been so close, we two, these years
Don’t let your heart hold back its tears.

—Author Unknown

Rainbow Bridge :

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing: they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly, he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face: your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together. . .

-Edna Clyne-Rekhy

Memories in the Heart :

Feel no guilt in laughter, she knows how much you care
Feel no sorrow in a smile that she’s not here to share
You cannot grieve forever, she would not want you to
She’d hope that you can carry on, the way you always do
So talk about the good times and the ways you showed you cared
The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared
Let memories surround you
A word someone may say
Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day
That brings her back as clearly as though she were still here
And fills you with the feelings that she is always near
For if you keep these moments, you will never be apart
And she will live forever locked safe within your heart.

-Author Unknown

A Silent Tear :

Just close your eyes and you will see
All the memories that you have of me
Just sit and relax and you will find
I’m really still there inside your mind
Don’t cry for me now I’m gone
For I am in the land of song
There is no pain, there is no fear
So dry away that silent tear
Don’t think of me in the dark and cold
For here I am, no longer old
I’m in that place that’s filled with love
Known to you all, as “UP ABOVE”

-Gaynor Liewellyn

Websites :

Connecting with others may help in grieving your smallest friend and there are a few ways to do that virtually. These links below help you further understand your grieving process.