I remember when my beloved Bobo passed in 2007, the grief, as you all know, was overwhelming. Anyone who has shared their life with a pet for any period of time, knows that when a pet passes, it is devastating.
"Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends leave footprints in your heart."---Eleanor Roosevelt----
When Bobo passed I wanted something to memorialize him, something that would keep his spirit alive in every room. At that time, all I could think of doing was going out and purchasing frames that had slots for multiple photos and I created collages that I hung in virtually every room of our condo. That did, and still DOES, help.
Each year on Bobo's Gotcha Day, Birthday and the anniversary of his passing, I also want to acknowledge him in a special way, but didn't really have a way of doing that, until now. (All of the items I am mentioning below, I have received. )
From Luxe Pets:
Losing a pet is often the hardest part of sharing our lives
with one. After the shared joy and unconditional love, the passing of a dog,
cat, or other pet can leave an owner feeling empty and alone. Sometimes the
bond we have with our pets and the immense value they add to our lives is
underestimated. Often we feel our bereavement is not taken as seriously as
other losses in life.
Pet Sympathy Gifts from Luxe Pets:
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In Loving Memory Pet Lovers Cat Candle:
If you are like me, when someone dear to you loses a beloved pet, there are times you want to do something more than sending a card or flowers. Pet sympathy candles are a most thoughtful and loving alternative.
Luxepet’s “in loving memory” aromatherapy candles hold a
loving message on the cover with a loving prayer/blessing on the underside.
Using a relaxing blend of lavender and tangerine, (you will NOT believe how beautiful the scent is!!!) , this keepsake 2.7oz silver
tin is hand-poured with pure essential oils. Burn time of over 25 hours. This
caring gift is elegantly wrapped in a sheer organza sachet. Gift enclosure card
included.
Sending a gift of a candle is something that would be long appreciated. You can send it or Luxe Pets can send it for you!! ****Candles may also be personalized with the pet's name.
From Luxe Pets:
Essential Oils Glossary
Lavender is one of the most calming essential oils. Incombination with soothing Tangerine, this is a peaceful aroma to reduce stress. The essential oils in our aromatherapy candles are harvested at their peak to ensure purity, freshness and environmental sanctity.
Lavender is one of the most calming essential oils. Incombination with soothing Tangerine, this is a peaceful aroma to reduce stress. The essential oils in our aromatherapy candles are harvested at their peak to ensure purity, freshness and environmental sanctity.
The Luxepets In Loving Memory
Pet Lovers Cat Candle Kit
is a gift specially designed to
address the needs of the grieving pet owner and provide a loving gift of
support and caring for someone close to you, a gentle way to help them heal and
keep their pet’s spirit close to their heart,always and forever.
This remembrance kit contains the following:
Keepsake sachet Made of iridescent satin with a lovingly
hand-embroidered floral pattern, this keepsake bag provides a safe resting
place for a collar, ID tag, small toy and other precious mementos. This kit is also available geared towards dog owners.
Healing memorial candle blessing for cat owner
Light this comforting candle made of pure essential oils in remembrance of your pet. Hand poured and scented gently with healing lavender and tangerine, this soothing candle is graced with a pet blessing.
Companion remembrance cards
This set of 3 note cards is
a meaningful component to the healing process and serves as a record of some of your
pet’s favorite things. Keep one in remembrance and share the rest with those
closest to you.
Remembrance gift enclosure card
A simple heartfelt card
expresses thoughts in a loving way.
Keepsake photo frame
Printed on high quality card
stock, this memorial photo frame holds up to a 3×3 photo of your pet.
The Story Behind Luxepets:
It is no surprise that Claire has a special sensitivity towards helping people gain peace from a beloved pet's passing. Luxepets was created to honor the memory of Claire's dog, Sophie. "Sophie was a great teacher. Through all of life’s peaks and
valleys, she was a gentle reminder of the simpler things that mattered. When
the time came for her time on earth to end, it was filled with peace, grace and
many tears. Claire commemorated Sophie’s life with friends, each one sharing
memories of how Sophie affected them and how she inspired them to get a pet of
their own. Through Sophie’s passing, Claire transferred her sadness and
creative passion into creating a line of exclusive luxury
keepsakes to cherish, celebrate and commemorate a pet’s impact on our lives.
Luxepets was born."
Claire has volunteered for local animal rescue groups. She has
committed a portion of all proceeds from Luxepets to be donated to various
animal charities.While spending most of her life in California, Claire
received a B.S. from California Polytechnic State University, with a
concentration in graphic design and a Masters in Spiritual Psychology from
University of Santa Monica, Grief Recovery Certification, Reiki I & II
certification, Animal Reiki I & II certification and Group Grief
Bereavement Certification. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California with her
daughter Kayman, and her pups Lulu, and Lucy. To learn more about Claire, visit her About Us page.
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Claire's warm and loving nature was evident the second we first connected via email. I couldn't be more thrilled with the items that I received, and couldn't wait to share them with all of you!!! These Pet Sympathy gifts would make a thoughtful gift during the holiday season and all throughout the year. A truly touching way to show someone how deeply you care and understand their pain.
GIVE-AWAY! Claire is offering my readers who are 18 and over and who reside in the U.S. and/or Canada the chance to win. THERE WILL BE TWO WINNERS. One winner will receive the Pet Sympathy Kit (can specify cat or dog, an approx. $32 value), the other winner will win a In Loving Memory Candle (cat, dog or personalized. An approx $17 value.) Entering is easy, just enter on the rafflecopter below!! GOOD LUCK!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
What sympathy gifts for people going through a pet loss. Having shopped for sympathy gifts all too often for friends who lost pets, it feels like they're all the same, but these are unique and thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! This means the world to us to hear that. Warmly, claire/luxepets
DeleteWhat a lovely idea! There are so few pet sympathy cards available not to mention thoughtful gifts. I have liked them on Facebook and will definitely keep them in mind
ReplyDeleteThese are great gifts for people who are going through a pet loss. Thank you for sharing them with us, Caren!
ReplyDeleteThose are some mighty great gifts for those that have lost their pets. And great review. You and your family have a great day.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful gifts to give to friends who have experienced the loss of their beloved pets.
ReplyDeleteThose sounds like some nice gifts.
ReplyDeleteSue B
Such a hard time our humans have when we leave them for the Bridge - these products look like they might bring a bit of soothing for the heart for them....thanks for the review! Looks like a very nice and caring company.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sammy
What a very kind and special gift. I wish I had known about them when I lost my Abby.
ReplyDeleteyou could still get the candle to honor Abby's commemorative days (birthday, etc) xoxoxo
DeleteThis is a great idea. It is hard to know what to "do" when someone you care about loses a pet.
ReplyDeleteThat is really nicely put together.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. There are options for various budgets too because even just sending a candle is extremely affordable
DeleteWhat a beautiful idea!
ReplyDeleteღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!
This is so beautiful but not overbearing. I also want to honor my kitty Nom Noms on his birthday and passing date (which happen to be 3 days apart on the calendar) do this is a hood option to remember!
ReplyDeleteIt is still raw here. What a lovely thing to do. I'm in.
ReplyDeleteHave a purrfect day Cody. My best to your wonderful mom. ♥♥♥
What a beautiful gift for someone going through such loss. Too often, this kind of loss is discounted as something less than important. It's beautiful to see this.
ReplyDeleteOh, these are such lovely gifts to honor the memories of the furbabies who have gone before us. I agree with what GLOGIRLY said, in that, sadly, some people tend to write off the loss of a pet as trivial. But that is the farthest thing from the truth, and these beautiful tributes help to demonstrate that. Thank you for sharing these lovely treasures!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. Ironically today marks 2 months ago that I lost my little Tuxedo kitty Boots. He wasn't quite a year and a half years old when I found him in the back yard apparently killed by some animal. This would be wonderful to remember him by and to honor him.
ReplyDeletesending you comforting (((hugs))) on this difficult day and wishing you good luck!
DeleteMe as well. What a terrible grievous thing to happen. Love and warm hugs to you from us as well.
DeleteSending ((hugs)) and healing thoughts to you on this tender day. Good luck with the raffle and just wanted to let you know we have lots of free pet loss resources on our site and on Pinterest. Take good care!
DeleteThat is a great idea for someone who has just lost a pet. It is so very hard. Mom still cries over Trine and that was eleven years ago.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea.
ReplyDeleteEmma and Buster
This is a lovely idea. It is hard to even find a sympathy card for pet loss.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this. xox
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThose are very unique items.
ReplyDeleteLovely gifts for someone who's lost a pet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful and thoughtful gift for someone grieving the loss of their beloved pet. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely and just the kind of thing I was looking for the pet loss ceremony for Cat Film Fest at Sea.
ReplyDeleteHmmm..we might like to give that to our meowmy ...but she has had issues in the past with almost any kind of scented candle. (Asthma)
ReplyDeleteSo we will let others have more chances:))
Thank you for sharing this lovely idea. I make my own Norman candles to give to my friends in the time of need. Something small and sincere. I like what comes in the whole kit!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very special idea and a very special gift. Purrs
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, wonderful idea. JoAnn gave me one of her Norman candles after our cat Conrad died, and I still have it on display. It means so much to me.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who just lost her dog to cancer, and this would be perfect for her.
This is so pawsum. Fanks fur sharin'. And fanks fur hostin' a give away. Have a blest day.
ReplyDeleteLuv ya'
Dezi and Lexi
it is always so nice when a company recognizes the connection a person has with their pets
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