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Thistledown Pet Memorial

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Thistledown Pet Memorial

The GTA's Only Pet Funeral Home ~ Pet Crematorium Facility No matter how large or how small, our pets provide a unique form of companionship and support.
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Thistledown Pet Memorial is unique, and we have been told, is unlike any other pet-related facility located in Canada...

“Many people find the death of a family pet as painful as mourning the loss of a person. This was the situation in 1996 when we, Nancy and Colin Graham, lost our own dog Beau, to bone cancer. Unable to find any pet loss support resources in our area, we decided to create someth

ing that would help other pet owners in the same situation. As a result of this adversity, Thistledown was born.”

Established in 1998, Thistledown Pet Memorial is located on fifty acres of the Oak Ridges Moraine, just south of the town of Uxbridge. Thistledown was created to help pet owners prepare for and cope with the loss of a pet through illness, accident or euthanasia. The Objective of Thistledown:
The objective of Thistledown Pet Memorial is to help ensure pet owners and their pets are treated with dignity and respect when that fateful day arrives and the pet passes on. The Goal of Thistledown:
The primary goal of Thistledown Pet Memorial is to make pet owners aware of the resources available at Thistledown and elsewhere that have been established to help them prepare for and cope with the passing of their pet. We have a state-of-the-art on-site pet crematorium at Thistledown and because of our small size we are able to provide the personalized pet cremation service desired by many pet owners. By having an on-site pet crematorium, we are able to meet the specific needs of those pet owners:
who have concerns regarding the handling of theirs pet’s remains;
who have concerns regarding the integrity of their pet’s ashes;
who wish to be personally involved in their pet’s after-care; and
who wish to have their pet’s ashes returned to them as quickly as possible. Pets come in all colours, shapes and sizes: dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds, iguanas, rats, snakes, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc. For many, pets are an important part of the family; never questioning, always there during our times of need with a gentle paw or a nudge of encouragement. Unfortunately, their lives are too short compared to our own, and this reality breaks our hearts all too often...

At Thistledown we do not accept any animal remains for burial; we deal strictly with pet cremation. We encourage pet owners to contact us prior to the loss of their pet to help educate themselves regarding: after-care options available to them at Thistledown Pet Memorial when their pet dies; some of the advantages and disadvantages of each option; how they might access these options; and
typical costs associated with the various options. Our prices are competitive and in many cases are lower than those charged by vet clinics and other providers who use a third party pet crematorium. At present, we have four indoor niche walls open for the placement of pet cremation urns and an outdoor niche building for additional urn placements. We also have areas for urn burials and scattering gardens for those who desire this option. For those pet owners who have buried a pet in the past and who may be moving, we also offer a pet exhumation/cremation service. On numerous occasions, we have had pet owners referred to us by veterinary clinics to assist in arranging for pet cremations. Such referrals generally have occurred in situations where the normal cremation process offered by the clinic, for whatever reason, was not adequate to meet the needs of the client. When we receive such a referral we can pick up the pet’s remains at the clinic, meet the pet owner at his/her residence if the euthanasia has been performed in the pet’s home environment, or have the owner bring their pet’s remains to Thistledown. For pet owners who require some assistance in coping with the grief associated with their loss, we can offer some telephone support and can direct them to our selection of books and articles written specifically about pet loss. For those pet owners who have exceptional needs in dealing with the loss, we can provide the names of individual grief therapists and support groups who may be able to help them through the grieving process. In short, we are there to hold a hand when needed, are non-judgmental, are sensitive, and are empathetic to the pet owner's needs. The grief suffered as a result of the death of a pet is very real. Thistledown is not only a pet funeral home, but also a resource centre for pet owners and their animal companions. We provide support as well as an affordable means of achieving closure following the death of a beloved animal. Our hope is that Thistledown will help ease the pain following the death of your special animal friend. If you wish to honour your pet’s memory and if you want to start the healing process after the loss of your pet, we suggest you contact us to discuss your needs and to learn how we might be able to help you through this difficult time. At Thistledown, personal service is our strength. Contact Us:
Regular Office Hours: Tuesday through Saturday (10:00am-4:30pm)
Extended Office Hours: Sunday, Monday and evening visits or cremations by appointment. Telephone: 905-852-5648 (We can be reached seven days a week. Please leave a message if we don’t pick up immediately and we will get back to you as quickly as possible). Email: [email protected]
Website: http://thistledown.info
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledownpetmemorial

11/11/2024

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11/11/2024

May we always remember. ❤️

10/29/2024

Sharing 🐾💗

"THE SILENCE"
It's the silence you come home to,
When their paws no longer tread,
A quietness so deafening,
That fills the heart with dread.
No joyous bark to greet you,
No wagging tail in sight,
The space they once inhabited,
Now shrouded in the night.
The echoes of their laughter,
Still linger in the air,
Yet the silence speaks more loudly,
Of the love that once was there.
Their bed lies still and empty,
Their toys untouched, forlorn,
A house once filled with life and warmth,
Now feels so cold and worn.
But in the quiet moments,
When tears fall softly down,
We remember all the happiness,
Their presence did endow.
The silence is a testament,
To a bond that will not fade,
For love transcends the physical,
In memories we've made.
So though the silence aches so much,
And leaves a hollow space,
Their spirit lives within our hearts,
A love we still embrace.

10/29/2024

Sweet little Gordie needs a home... 🐾💗

Gordie is a 4 month old golden retriever and he is truly a golden boy in every single way! He was a surrender after not being sold from a litter and due to no fault of his own, was at risk of being put down.

10/26/2024

They saw you watching over them
As they finally closed their eyes
They smelt your scent as they breathed
In and out for the last time
They heard the way your voice broke
As you told them they were loved
They felt you as you held them
With your gentle, farewell touch
And now they watch each morning
As you pass their empty bed
They watch you lose composure
And they see the tears you shed
They hear you bear the silence
Of the footsteps that are gone
That walk across your heart each day
Like echoes of a song
They feel the pang of emptiness
You get when you’re alone
In moments when you realise
That they’re never coming home
But in their darkest moment
You were there to hold them tight
And they just want the same for you
So you can feel alright
So they’re sewing you a rainbow,
Weaving ribbons through the sky
So they can let you know
That life is good beyond goodbye
So next time it is raining
And the sun appears as well
Just feel and look and listen
To what they are trying to tell
They’re telling you it’s spring there
With its showers and its sun
Where there are endless fields for them
To play and stretch and run
They’re telling you they sleep upon
The biggest, softest beds
That they have stitched from all the clouds
That float above your head
They’re telling you they’re not alone
For there are many others
And they’ve been reunited
With their parents, sisters, brothers
They’re showing you their rainbow
So you know they won’t forget you
And to tell you they will always be
So happy that they met you
And they’re telling you they love you
And though they’ll be dearly missed,
Not to worry, ‘cause it’s beautiful
Beyond the rainbow bridge
******
Becky Hemsley 2022
Sending love and compassion to anyone who is missing a beloved pet today - and every day.

10/25/2024

🐾 Urgent Request: We are in need of unopened and not expired Cat & Dog Food! 🐾

We need your help! 🐶🐱 We’re currently low on cat and dog food, and we’d appreciate any donations you can provide to keep their bellies full.

You can drop off donations directly at our animal centre:
📍 1505 Wentworth Street, Whitby

Or, check out our Amazon Wish List for easy online purchases, Link in bio. https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/2FTCLP6QFNOLE?ref_=wl_share

Thank you so much for your continued support in caring for the animals! Every little bit helps. ❤️

10/04/2024

October 4th is the Memorial Day of St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals.
He is remembered for his loving compassion to his fellow man, animals and the environment.
"If you have men who will exclude any of God's creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men."
~ St. Francis of Asissi
Photo: C. Ouellette

09/29/2024

Please share...
Poor Elio is still looking for his forever home... 😔🐾💗

09/28/2024

Thank you so much Pawz'N'Clawz! 🐾💗

09/27/2024

🪶 I want to know the signs from your pets who have passed.

Roo gives me so many.
My favourite one is, every single time I’m driving, a car with come into visibility with a number plate ROO. EVERY TIME! And I just smile it’s like she’s saying, you’re safe. She loved a car ride 🐾

09/27/2024

Please share 'Maple' who is just the sweetest of dogs, in the hope he finds his loving, forever family! 🍁🐾💗

Maple is a handsome Collie/Mastiff, neutered, only 16 months old.
He is a very friendly, healthy and happy dog who is good with children, dogs and cats.

He is 68lb and is looking for a loving, active home where he will have lots of attention and play time, with another playful dog would be ideal.

Please contact Nicola #416-989-7005 (text or call) for further information.
Thank you! 💗

09/11/2024

Sharing sweet Kuma! 🐾💗

09/10/2024

Just look at this face! 😊💗🐾

09/09/2024

Friends ~ Please care and share! 🐾💗

** Safe in the care of the Georgina Animal Shelter & Adoption Centre**

**Currently receiving urgent medical attention **

Found Kitten: September 7, 2024
Found in the area of Vandorf side Road and Leslie street in Aurora
Domestic short hair, male, orange and white approximately 14 weeks.

If you'd like to assist this animal or other animals currently in our care, please consider making a monetary donation to the shelter or online at georgina.ca/shelterdonation
If you have any information about who this pet belongs to please contact Animal Services at 1-877-979-7297 or the shelter at 905-476-3457 ext. 3701 or by email [email protected].
Every stray animal that enters the care of the Georgina Animal Shelter is held under a 5 day redemption hold not including the day the pet arrives or any day in which the shelter is closed to the public. During the redemption period the shelter is unable to consider any adoption requests. Georgina Animal Shelter’s first priority is always to reunite lost pets with their owners. Once the holding period has ended visit Georgina.ca/PetAdoption to inquire about Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre's adoption process.

Address

4766 7th Concession Road
Uxbridge, ON
L9P1R4

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 4:30pm
Thursday	10am - 4:30pm
Friday	10am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4:30pm
Sunday	10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

905-852-5648

Website

http://www.thistledown.info/

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"What Do You Do When Your Dog Grows Old?"

"What Do You Do When Your Dog Grows Old?" What do you do when your dog grows old? When his feet are tired and the pads are worn? When your words of praise are muffled in his ears, and his eyes are milky from their years of use? When his face is grizzled and his color isn't as vibrant? You love him. You rub the feet that dutifully carried him by your side. You speak your praises more loudly, so everybody else can hear the words that he can't. You guide him the way he has guided you, and prevent him from getting lost as you were before he came along. You kiss his muzzle and admire the wisdom that has beset him in his later years. And when it comes time to put him to his final rest, knowing that an irreplaceable part of your heart will follow him, you will do so knowing that you loved him. And he loved you more. ~ Jackie Short-Nguyen

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Our Story

Thistledown Pet Memorial is unique, and we have been told, is unlike any other pet-related facility located in Canada...

“Many people find the death of a family pet as painful as mourning the loss of a person. This was the situation in 1996 when we, Nancy and Colin Graham, lost our own dog Beau, to bone cancer. Unable to find any pet loss support resources in our area, we decided to create something that would help other pet owners in the same situation. As a result of this adversity, Thistledown was born.”

Established in 1998, Thistledown Pet Memorial is located on fifty acres of the Oak Ridges Moraine, just south of the town of Uxbridge. Thistledown was created to help pet owners prepare for and cope with the loss of a pet through illness, accident or euthanasia.

The Objective of Thistledown:

The objective of Thistledown Pet Memorial is to help ensure pet owners and their pets are treated with dignity and respect when that fateful day arrives and the pet passes on.

The Goal of Thistledown:

The primary goal of Thistledown Pet Memorial is to make pet owners aware of the resources available at Thistledown and elsewhere that have been established to help them prepare for and cope with the passing of their pet.

We have a state-of-the-art on-site pet crematorium at Thistledown and because of our small size we are able to provide the personalized pet cremation service desired by many pet owners. By having an on-site pet crematorium, we are able to meet the specific needs of those pet owners:

who have concerns regarding the handling of theirs pet’s remains;

who have concerns regarding the integrity of their pet’s ashes;

who wish to be personally involved in their pet’s after-care; and

who wish to have their pet’s ashes returned to them as quickly as possible.Pets come in all colours, shapes and sizes: dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, birds, iguanas, rats, snakes, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc. No matter how large or how small, our pets provide a unique form of companionship and support. For many, pets are an important part of the family; never questioning, always there during our times of need with a gentle paw or a nudge of encouragement. Unfortunately, their lives are too short compared to our own, and this reality breaks our hearts all too often...

At Thistledown we do not accept any animal remains for burial; we deal strictly with pet cremation. We encourage pet owners to contact us prior to the loss of their pet to help educate themselves regarding:

after-care options available to them at Thistledown Pet Memorial when their pet dies;

some of the advantages and disadvantages of each option;

how they might access these options; and

typical costs associated with the various options.

Our prices are competitive and in many cases are lower than those charged by vet clinics and other providers who use a third party pet crematorium.

At present, we have four indoor niche walls open for the placement of pet cremation urns and an outdoor niche building for additional urn placements. We also have areas for urn burials and scattering gardens for those who desire this option. For those pet owners who have buried a pet in the past and who may be moving, we also offer a pet exhumation/cremation service.

On numerous occasions, we have had pet owners referred to us by clinics to assist in arranging for pet cremations. Such referrals generally have occurred in situations where the normal cremation process offered by the clinic, for whatever reason, was not adequate to meet the needs of the client. When we receive such a referral we can pick up the pet’s remains at the clinic, meet the pet owner at his/her residence if the euthanasia has been performed in the pet’s home environment, or have the owner bring their pet’s remains to Thistledown.

For pet owners who require some assistance in coping with the grief associated with their loss, we can offer some telephone support and can direct them to our selection of books and articles written specifically about pet loss. For those pet owners who have exceptional needs in dealing with the loss, we can provide the names of individual grief therapists and support groups who may be able to help them through the grieving process. In short, we are there to hold a hand when needed, are non-judgmental, are sensitive, and are empathetic to the pet owner's needs.

The grief suffered as a result of the death of a pet is very real. Thistledown is not only a pet funeral home, but also a resource centre for pet owners and their animal companions. We provide support as well as an affordable means of achieving closure following the death of a beloved animal. Our hope is that Thistledown will help ease the pain following the death of your special animal friend.

If you wish to honour your pet’s memory and if you want to start the healing process after the loss of your pet, we suggest you contact us to discuss your needs and to learn how we might be able to help you through this difficult time.

At Thistledown, personal service is our strength.

Regular Office Hours: Tuesday through Saturday (10:00am-4:30pm)

Extended Office Hours: Sunday, Monday and evening visits or cremations by appointment.

Telephone: 905-852-5648 (We can be reached seven days a week. Please leave a message if we don’t pick up immediately and we will get back to you as quickly as possible).

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://thistledown.info

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thistledownpetmemorial