Fluke's Aftercare

02/24/2025

It's hard to believe that we are getting close enough for me to appropriately post this now. We will be closed for a rejuvenating vacation from March 10th through March 17th. Families bringing in their furangels the week of March 3rd will receive them the week of our return to work. Thanks everyone!

02/21/2025

Copied From a page called Deep Feelings. I have changed some words to be more appropriate here:

Grief is not a moment. It is not something that fades simply because time moves forward. It lingers, reshapes, and becomes a quiet companion to those who have lost someone they love. The world may expect grief to have an expiration date, to be something that eventually disappears, but the truth is, loss does not just take a pet—it takes pieces of the life that once existed, rewriting the very foundation of who you are.

When someone is gone, the world does not stop. Time continues, people carry on, seasons change. But for those left behind, everything shifts. The places once filled with their purrs, chirps or barks, now echo with absence. The moments once shared now feel incomplete. It is not just their absence that is mourned—it is the loss of what was, the loss of what could have been.

Some may ask, *"Are you still grieving?"* as if the passage of time should lessen the weight of love that once existed. But grief is not something to be outrun, nor is it something to be measured by a calendar. It is woven into the fabric of the soul, a reflection of the depth of love that was once given and received.

Yet, even in the depths of grief, there is resilience. There is a quiet strength in carrying memories, in learning how to live in a world that feels different. Grief does not mean being stuck—it means honoring what was lost while still moving forward. It is proof that love does not vanish. It transforms.

So let grief be. Let it exist without shame. It is not a weakness; it is love continuing beyond loss. Some may not understand, but those who do know that grief is not a sign of refusing to move on—it is a testament to a love that will never fade.

02/14/2025

To our Fluke's family, near and far, we'd like to wish each and every one of you a very Happy Valentine's Day!

02/10/2025

Due to the predicted storm on Thursday, we will be closed. Stay safe everyone!

02/02/2025

At this time, we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies to the family and colleagues of Jeffrey Mayerson, DVM, at Lewiston Veterinary Hospital, as they celebrate a life of compassion and kindness. May his legacy live on, as he rests in peace, surrounded by the many animals he selflessly cared for throughout his remarkable career.

01/30/2025

I can go for months and not get any of these showing on my timeline. For some reason, I am getting many at this time. I only send the very best to you. Stay warm everyone. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A6w12zroy/

01/29/2025

So nice. These messages really do happen.

01/01/2025

A Rainbow Bridge greeting on this New Years Day. 🙂

12/24/2024

To my dearest Fluke's family,

Sitting here watching the snow gently fall on this Christmas Eve day, my thoughts traveled throughout this past year. And, if I'm going to be honest, the years past too. For it is during this time of celebration that we seem to reflect on all those who have touched us throughout the year and before. As we get older, we come to know that these blessings (gifts) are the best of all. It's not what's wrapped all pretty underneath the tree but what's tucked in our hearts to be unwrapped during these special times. Today, I've unwrapped you, your fur angels and yes, even your furbabies that I've met.

As I have been making my Christmas Eve post for several years now, it's become a Fluke's tradition to share these two special things with you on this special day. A message from the fur Angels if there could be one. The poem The Night Before Christmas at the Rainbow Bridge is a favorite of mine, as well as the song Christmas at Rainbow Bridge. I hope that you like them too if reading and hearing for the first time or if you are seeing them again.

John and I wish you all the Merriest of Christmases and a New Year filled with much health, happiness and love. Thank you for your treasured gifts of support, but more importantly, friendship throughout the years and know that you are often in our thoughts!

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS AT THE RAINBOW BRIDGE –

T’was the night before Christmas, at Rainbow Bridge too.

We Bridge kids were thinking as always of you.
We’d seen how the holidays weren’t bright this year,
Heard you whisper so often, “I wish you were here!
“We know how you wish you could just stay in bed
And sleep through the holiday lying ahead,
When all celebrate with their loved ones so near…
Unless they have loved ones on this side this year.
But we’re no less alive here, on the other side.

If you could just see us, you would’ve laughed and not cried.
The dogs all in harness, pulling the sleigh.
The cats all in Santa hats pointing the way.
The pet birds all flying back over the rainbow,
Bound homeward in spite of Earth’s darkness and snow.

All the pets that you’ve lost, pets for whom you’ve cried,
Flying home on this Christmas to be by your side.
If you feel warm fur brush you when no pet’s around,
Hear a soft bark or purr, just a ghost of a sound,
We’re trying to tell you we’re visiting this way,

And our visits, even rainbows, can be on any day.
But for Christmas we have something special to do,
A sleigh full of happy dream visits for you.

On doggy, on kitty, on winged friend and ferret!T
he love that you lavished, we mean now to share it!
We’re fetching that love home, the way we once played,
With the closeness we shared and the memories we made.

Our Earth lives with you were too short for us, too,
And on this Christmas Eve we have so much to do.
So all through this night as you sleep in your beds,
Sweet visions of fur babies dance in your heads.

This one special night we can bring you Home for a while,
Your true home in Heaven, where again you will smile.
Over the rainbow you’ll fly, for a short while this night,
Hours that you’ll be happy, hours that will feel right,
Hours to cuddle and hug us, to run and to play,
Before the return to Earth in our magic way.

And when you awaken and face Christmas Day,We pray you’ll remember your trip on our sleigh,
But in case you forget, just remember our love.
Remember us watching you, your angels above.

Sending love wrapped in rainbows, shining and bright,
Love that will guide you through the darkest night,
Love found in each memory unwrapped through the year,
Replacing dark sorrows with Christmas cheer.

Leave the toys to St. Nick, we Bridge kids bring dreams,
Sweet visits to remind you all is not as it seems
When you look all around you with tired Earthly eyes.
If you saw as we do, there’d be joy and surprise.

There are fur angels waiting by those Christmas trees,
Always there for you and hearing your pleas.
We’re never more than a thought away from your home,
You’re never forgotten, you’re never alone.
Nor are we alone here, with our Rainbow Bridge friends.
We know only joy here, the celebrating never ends,

And after our reunions with you Christmas Eve,
We Bridge kids will party like you’d never believe.
But we’ll slip away often to be by your side.
Sitting there watching you, eyes open wide,
Praying you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of us, too.
But whether or not you see us – Merry Christmas to you!-

Cindy Morgan (2007)

There is a place called 'Rainbow Bridge' where our beloved pets live after they leave their earthy bodies. At 'Rainbow Bridge,' our furry loved ones are heal...

12/16/2024

All credit goes to Lady Bug Art. My thoughts exactly.

12/07/2024

Exactly all of our thoughts. Copied from another site. Author unknown.

I WANT YOU

I don’t want your ashes in a nice carved out urn
I don’t want your nicely framed paw print
I don’t want to buy flowers for your memorial place
I don’t want to light a candle for you
I don’t want to run my fingers through your plaque
I want you

I don’t want to say good morning to your photo on my mantelpiece
I don’t want to caress the soft jumper that you left behind
I don’t want to hold your cold blanket close to my chest
I don’t want to write to you in my daily journal
I don’t want to compile a video of your photos
I want you

I want to stroke your soft fur one more time
I want to gently kiss your furry nose one more time
I want to feel your weight on my lap one more time
I want to hear your demanding meow one more time
I want to see into your beautiful green eyes one more time
I want you

I want to hear your loud purring one more time
I want to hand feed you one more time
I want to clean your ears one more time
I want to take you for a walk around the house one more time
I want to sit in the sunshine with you one more time
I want you

I want to feel you next to me as I drift to sleep one more time
I want you waking me up at 5 a.m. one more time
I want you greeting me at the door one more time
I want you following me around everywhere one more time
I want to ask you about your day one more time
I want you

If only I could do everything with you again, just one more time, just one last time

11/29/2024

Giving Thanks..

As another wonderful Thanksgiving day comes to an end, and our bellies are full from the day's feast, we are reflecting on how grateful we are to each and every one of you. We cherish and appreciate the loyalty and support that you have offered us over the past 20 years. With God's grace, we will continue to be here for you and your furangels for some time to come. As we age, there will be some subtle changes to come, but we will be here for you, Fluke's family.

We've implemented some changes already such as our newly established pet pantry. Actually, this came about through our Fluke's family members. We will now accept any new and unopened pet food or any pet supplies (no toys or beds please) in good, usable condition. These will be offered to other "family members" whose furbabies at home could benefit. Sort of a pay-it-forward from one furbaby to another.

We are also the first to provide our families with our new pet loss comfort box. I've put together some things to hopefully help make your loss a little lighter. It is something that is not currently presented (by veterinarians or crematoriums) to grieving pet families in this area yet, but I'm sure now that I've made it public, there will now be plenty of others who are going to plagiarize this idea, but for me, it genuinely comes from my heart to help in healing yours.

As we enter the holiday season, we understand that it can be a difficult time especially if your loss is recent. Just know that we can continue to celebrate with our furangels in our hearts even if they are unable to be in our homes. Thank you all, once again, for being such a huge part of our journey and touching our lives forever. ❤️

11/11/2024

On this day, we would like to thank those who have served to protect this country. And to those who are currently serving and will be a veteran in the future, thank you, too, and to their families who are left behind worrying about their loved ones protecting us.

11/11/2024

This is not a usual post for me, but this is what family is for right? And this situation is dire. We have a Fluke's family member who is looking to rehome her mother's Shepherd. If you are interested, please private message me and I will get you the contact information. Here's more info:

Loki is an unneutered, chipped, pure bred shepherd who will be 6 on 4/17/2025. Owner has Dementia / Alzheimer's and her daughter/caregiver is looking to rehome him at this time. He's good with the daughter's 12 year old pittie but can be a bit bossy with him. Not sure about cats. The daughter states "He's definately loyal , loving, & protective of his human. Had since 6 months old. Very smart , would make a great rescue / companion / service fur baby ! He loves his tennis ball , has a runner, ball, squeaky toys ( 2 ) = his favorite. :) Dog bowl, leash. He's had his shots. I have the 2 vets he's been to & Home Again info. He was trained by breeder we got from. Don't have command sheet ; although could be trained easy- so smart. His name is Loki & very curious !" It sucks because we were suppose to be his furever home / family.""He's good w / teens up , not sure of younger kids. He's just very protective - barks -NO bites - of Mom. He loves the outdoor, needs love , attention,exercise , play & treats & his Hoomans'

11/09/2024

Some have been asking about upcoming holiday hours. In addition to our normal closed days of Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we will be closed on November 25th, 26th and 27th, to prepare for, and celebrate Thanksgiving. In preparation for Christmas, we will be closed December 23rd, 24th and 26th. For New Year's, we will close at noon on December 31st, reopening January 2nd. Enjoying more of the holidays this year!

11/02/2024

This is so true. I truly believe it makes us better people. ❤️

10/25/2024

Dear Fluke's Family, we will be closed for maintenance and updating the week of Oct.28th. Our unit will be made to look (and act) shiny and new! The furangels deserve nothing less!

EDIT: if you have an appointment with me next week to pick up ashes, those appointments still stand. We just won't be doing any Cremations for a week or so. With this said, NO, WE ARE NOT CLOSING THE BUSINESS. Just going upward and forward!