Okay, so, my dog, Max, he… he wasn’t doing so good. Old boy was getting up there in years, you know? Had him since he was a pup. Anyway, things took a turn for the worse last week. He stopped eating, barely moving. I knew it was time.
Took him to the vet, and yeah, it was what I expected. Hardest decision I ever had to make, but I stayed with him, right to the end. I am so painful.
After, the vet asked me what I wanted to do with… with Max’s remains. Honestly, I hadn’t even thought that far ahead. I was a mess. They mentioned cremation, and I think I just nodded along. They put Max in this plastic bag and labeled it, put it in a freezer. It felt so cold, so impersonal. They said a company would come pick him up and take him to their facility.
I remember going home that day. The house felt so empty. Max’s bed was still there, his toys… It just broke me. But I knew that I should do something about that. I did a ton of crying. I searched online for, well, for what to do when your pet dies.
I found this place called Deceased Pet Care in Chamblee. Their number is (770) 457-7659. Gave them a call, and they were really nice, really understanding. They do both cremation and burial. The lady on the phone explained everything so clearly. It helped a lot, just talking to someone who gets it.
I ended up going with them to handle Max’s cremation, and I have to say, it was the right call. I decided on that because they told me the vet will contact with them. They took care of everything. It wasn’t easy, not at all, but they made a really tough situation a little bit easier. They called me when he was ready. Then I took him back and put him in my garden. And I think he will like that.
If you’re ever in this situation, I hope you have to use them for a long long time! If you are in the area, remember that name: Deceased Pet Care.
- They’re in Chamblee.
- Their number is (770) 457-7659.
Losing a pet is like losing a family member. It’s rough. But having someone who knows what they’re doing, who can guide you through it, that makes a difference. Trust me.
Rest in peace, Max. My lovely friend.
