01/03/2023
2023 marks the beginning of the third year of Heartland Pet Aquamation. Since opening, over 1,000 families have brought their loved ones here to give them a peaceful, dignified departure. It remains an enormous privilege to be entrusted with the final act of care for someone's beloved animals.
The ribbon pictured below was a gift to me from a client. It's a prayer ribbon with the Hawaiian funeral blessing "A hui hou" on the back, which means "Until we meet again." It's a beautiful reminder for me of the many opportunities to touch the lives of all the people who seek my care, and of the good things we can anticipate even after walking through our darkest times of grief and loss.
I cannot help but be touched by the thousands of individuals who have come to me and shared their stories. They tell me about their favorite memories with their dogs on family vacations, the long nights spent with their cat while recovering from the flu, or fascinating details from caring for tiny exotic pets. People come at their most vulnerable hour, and we share a brief opportunity to reflect on the meaning of sharing our lives with a special companion.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your support. I am proud to be here in service to the families of Kansas City, and while I always wish you many years before you have need of me, I will be here until we meet again.
