Guardian Pet Cremation & Memorial Services

09/26/2024

I missed you quietly today. So quietly that no one noticed.
I missed you as I climbed out of bed and as I brushed my teeth; when I waited at the lights on the drive into work and as I heard the rain outside my window.
I missed you as I ordered lunch and as I kicked off my shoes when I got home; as I switched off the lights and climbed into bed for the night.
I missed you without tears or noise or fanfare.
But oh how I felt it.
I felt it in the morning, at lunchtime, in the evening and at night. I felt it as I woke, as I waited, as I worked. I felt it at home, on the road, in the light, in the dark, in the rain.
I felt it in every one of those moments, each one sitting heavier and heavier as the weight of me missing you kept growing and growing.
Yes, I missed you so quietly today.
But I felt it so loudly.
*****
Becky Hemsley 2024
Artwork by Lilymoon
‘Quietly’ is a newer poem

08/10/2024

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06/10/2024

…thankfully, they do 🧡

05/23/2024

For everyone who’s lost their friend, we are sending you hugs ❤️🐾

Every night i miss you

04/23/2024

There is nothing more true than this ❤️🐾

❤️...!

03/28/2024

As we are heading into the Easter weekend, we just wanted to give 2 reminders that are important to keep in mind – the dangers of Chocolate and Lillies.

Chocolate can be dangerous to both dogs and cats, although it tends to be the dogs that we see getting into the chocolate. The toxic signs that we see related to chocolate are very dependent on the type of chocolate, the amount eaten, and the size of the dog. If your pet gets into chocolate, please bring them in to be seen. We can run a calculation to see if we are dealing with a toxic dose, and if so, what level of toxicity we might expect. Possible symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, fast heart rates, tremors, seizures, and high enough amounts can be fatal. If we see a pet who gets into a toxic dose, we will induce vomiting so that they bring up as much of the chocolate as possible, give an anti-nausea medication, then give a dose of charcoal. We would then talk about the appropriate treatment options after that, which sometimes does involve staying in the hospital for care.

Lillies are the other very dangerous toxin that we tend to see more of at this time of year. Please remember, if there is a cat in the house, NEVER have a lily plant present. All parts of the plant are toxic, and can cause kidney failure in cats. If you suspect that your cat has ingested part of a lily plant, bring them in ASAP. We will try to induce vomiting (which isn’t as easy in cats as it is in dogs), we will decontaminate, and the cat likely will require IV fluids and monitoring of the kidneys via bloodwork.

Over this Easter weekend please enjoy time with family and friends. Take precautions to keep your furry family members safe. If you have any concerns over the Easter weekend we are here. You can call us at any time at 825-480-4881, or come right in to 11212 178 St NW.

09/04/2023

Always will…forever ❤️

09/01/2023

07/27/2023

Best story

We have the most incredible news to share…are you ready?

After 1,037 days in foster care, after living with 4 different foster homes in 2 different cities…City has found her forever home. We are beyond overjoyed to share this news!

City is a special kitty that needed a very special person. City is diabetic, needs to be the only animal, and has severe anxiety. City has always needed a lot of stability and any slight change to her day to day routine sends her backwards in to some bad habits that have made finding her a home very difficult. But every sweet senior has their perfect understanding match of a person somewhere, and City found hers when she moved to her final foster home.

Congratulations to City and her new forever Dad! We are so happy to have you City join the club of ARTS alumni ❤️

07/15/2023

If you’ve ever had a pet, you know this to be true 💚

Truth ❤️

03/25/2023

Every now and then, we’re blessed to meet one of those special people who makes the world a better place - in so many ways. 💜

Vet Dr Natasha Russell (Edmonton Community Vet Clinic) is one of those people.

Please consider helping her out in this fundraiser to benefit the SPCA, and all the wonderful work they do to help animals suffering in abusive situations.

As we all know, these animals have so much love to give! They just need to be given a helping hand 🐾🤍🐾

This cause helps local domestic abuse victims become survivors/warriors by… Natasha Russell needs your support for Help me fundraise for an important cause ♡

01/14/2023

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09/27/2022

Love, love, love this idea ❤️

Oh my goodness. How beautiful 😢💔

Artist: Cecilie Thoresen
Cecilie's Instram page: https://www.instagram.com/thoresenphotography/

07/13/2022

Does someone in our circle need Pingu as much as he needs you? 🐾🤍💙

We don’t get it either Pingu! Not even one application for this gorgeous boy. Pingu is approx 10-12 weeks old and the best kitten you could ask for. He’s the perfect balance of playful & affectionate, and adores everyone he meets.

Pingu is neutered, dewormed, microchipped and has 2 rounds of vaccines. He would really like to be adopted with one of his FMN foster friends, or to go to a home with a kitty under 1 year old to keep him company.

You can adopt Pingu for $150, or better yet Pingu + 1 of our other amazing kittens for just $250!

03/13/2022

Love 🥰

Handsome flame point ragdoll Berber is our newest in-store ambassador at ! This 1 year old love bug has a purr that will knock your socks off! He loves sunbeams, being held and being brushed.

Berber is neutered, vaccinated & microchipped and he can be all yours for $100! Don’t miss your chance to add him to your family 🥰

03/12/2022

Wonderful opportunities for wonderful people 🥰

03/05/2022

Happy Friday, everyone! Stay warm, stay safe 🥰

02/09/2022

This beautiful sunrise reflected in our windows gives me peace. 🐾🤍☺️

01/04/2022

Love this on so many levels 🤍🐾💚
We will definitely be doing this challenge!

Have you heard of the 💖 Better yet! Will you be participating in the on the 17th? We’d love for you to consider GEARS for your donation to participate in honouring such a wonderful animal advocate!

⭐️⭐️⭐️

01/01/2022

Lucy needs a home. Does anyone have a loving space for her? 🐾🤍

Poor Lucy has been with us for so long, and it certainly hasn’t helped that every adopter that comes along has been much more interested in the super social & extroverted kittens we have in care.

Poor Lucy was born on the mean streets, and she was a little bit older before she ever had any kind of positive human contact. Unfortunately her experiences with rescue mummy, although I love her so much, have not been the best. We were responsible for trapping her, taking her away from her mom, getting her spayed, and basically ruining her life. She and her sister Mina (who was adopted a few months ago) were both extremely stressed here at HQ, but Mina almost immediately became the most affectionate, social kitten in the world when she was adopted, and we know Lucy will be the same if someone would just be willing to take a chance on her!

Lucy is spayed, vaccinated, dewormed, and microchipped. She absolutely adores other kitties. Because she’s a little bit nervous, we think she would do best in a quieter home without dogs or very young children, but older kiddos and other kitties are a bonus! To help her find her forever home, we’ve waived her adoption fee, and she’s available by donation only ❤️

12/28/2021

Supporting this organization not only helps all these furry souls, but it will give you tons of the warm and fuzzy feelings we all live for during this season. 🐾🤍

12/24/2021

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you have a safe and healthy holiday season 💜💙

11/03/2021

Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! FOUND on October 31, 2021 in Edmonton, AB T6C 0Z3 near Near ave and 91 st.

Message from Finder: She is very gentle and sweet and clearly has good owners who are missing her

Description:

Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/7474536

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://pbrs.io/l/rpf

10/15/2021

What a wonderful cause to support 🥰🥰

10/05/2021

All life matters 🤍