Nebraska Pet Hospice

09/20/2024

Tribute to a Best Friend

Sunlight streams through the window pane
unto a spot on the floor.
then I remember,
it's where you used to lie,
but now you are no more.
Our feet walk down a hall of carpet,
and muted echoes sound.
then I remember,
It's where your paws would joyously abound.
A voice is heard along the road,
and up beyond the hill,
then I remember it can't be yours.
your golden voice is still.
But I'll take that vacant spot of floor
and empty muted hall
and lay them with the absent voice
and unused dish along the wall.
I'll wrap these treasured memorials
in a blanket of my love
and keep them for my best friend
until we meet above.

09/16/2024

One way to help remember your beloved pet is to put their old ID or rabies tags on your keychain. That way a part of them can stay close to you, wherever you go.

09/12/2024

"There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart." -- Mahatma Gandhi

09/08/2024

September 8th is National Pet Memorial Day, a day dedicated to taking some time to honor our beloved pets who have passed away. Let's take a moment to remember the pets that have brought us happiness, enriched our lives, and taught us valuable lessons. How have you commemorated a cherished pet that is no longer with us today?

09/05/2024

"No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat, and no amount of masking tape can ever totally remove his fur from your couch."

–Leo Dworken

09/02/2024

In the month of September, we will be focusing on sharing ways to remember and memorialize our beloved pets who have passed on.

One way to keep their memory closeby is to commission a drawing or a painting by a local artist, or maybe even a friend. We don't have a specific artist to recommend because they are all so good, but there are many talented artists both locally and online who can bring a photo memory to life and so you can have a treasured memory in your home.

08/29/2024

"No longer by my side, but forever in my heart"

08/26/2024

Dogs enhance our lives in so many ways. They challenge us, teach us, and bring us daily joy.

Today, on National Dog Day, we celebrate our cherished canine companions and the happiness they bring to our lives.

08/22/2024

“Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.”

-- Alfred A. Montapert

08/20/2024

We learn so much through sharing our lives with our pets. ❤

11 life lessons pets teach us. Pets can really boost your health & well-being. Enjoying a pet intensifies feelings of being connected.

08/15/2024

08/12/2024

For many families, one of the most difficult decisions is determining body care arrangements after saying goodbye. Sometimes, we are asked what things families should think about if they’re considering a home burial.

There are many different to consider with this, including the location of utilities, your city’s local laws, the time of year, and of course, your family’s belief system and individual wishes. It is a highly personal decision, and no matter what your family chooses, know that we are here to support you.

08/09/2024

"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief, and unspeakable love."

-- Washington Irving

08/06/2024

One question we often receive is regarding how long an appointment usually takes. The typical length of an appointment is anywhere from 30 minutes to one hour. It depends on the status of your pet, you, your family, and how long you want things to take.

We never want to rush you or your family during this difficult and heartbreaking time.

08/02/2024

“Such short little lives our pets have to spend with us, and they spend most of it waiting for us to come home each day.”

— John Grogan

07/31/2024

National Mutt Day encourages us to embrace, love, and celebrate our mixed breed friends. If you have a mixed breed dog, we’d love to see your photos in the comments!

07/26/2024

"A dog is the only thing that can mend a crack in your broken heart."

- Judy Desmond

07/24/2024

Exciting news! Dr. Jaclyn Nelson will be joining Dr. Joan in helping to provide compassionate end of life care. Her first day will be July 29th.

Dr. Jaclyn was born in Omaha, Nebraska and spent half of her childhood there before moving to Illinois. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and then attended the University of Illinois for veterinary school. She has one dog and would like to add a kitten soon! Her interests outside of veterinary medicine include playing and watching sports, cheering on the Huskers, hanging out with friends and family, and spending time on the lake or in the ocean.

Please join us in giving Dr. Jaclyn a warm welcome. We are so lucky to have her!

07/19/2024

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal;
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

-- Irish Blessing

07/16/2024

"I knew it would be rough when she died, but I had no idea... I was a total wreck. I cried for days. I couldn’t get any work done. And worst of all, I was too embarrassed about it to tell anyone. I spent days at work crying in private and muttering ‘allergies’ whenever someone glanced at my puffy eyes.”

How to handle grief after a pet’s death—and why we all need to change our attitudes about it

07/12/2024

"Grief I've learned is just love. It's all the love you want to give but cannot. All of that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is just love with no place to go."

-- Unknown

07/08/2024

Even after the goodbye, memories of the time spent together will always be with you. remembering the moments you shared with them will always be with you. By celebrating their life, you not only honor their memory but also keep the love you shared with them alive,.

Losing a pet is difficult, but honoring their life with a memorial can help. Remember your beloved pet with these memorialization ideas.

07/06/2024

"You were my favorite hello, and my hardest goodbye."

--unknown

07/02/2024

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
then you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
Don't let the grief then stay your hand,
For this day more than all the rest
Your love and friendship 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;
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend
And stay with me, if you can, to the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time, you will see,
It is a kindness you do for me.
Although my tail its last was waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve that it should be you,
Who must decide this thing to do,
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Smile, for we walked together for a little while.

--Author Unknown