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On December 1st 2015, I rescued a male Japanese Chin who I later named Buddy. Even though I was told that Buddy had a heart murmur, I didn’t care. There was an instant bond between the two of us. In the three years we were blessed to have Buddy as part of our family, he became my shadow and best pal. No matter where I was, he had to be right there by my side, or sitting on the back of the couch, resting his head on my shoulder. Eight months ago, Buddy became very ill. He stopped eating and began losing his coat. After being misdiagnosed by the vet who was at the time treating him, we rushed him to Northstar. The vets at Northstar Veterinary Hospital ran numerous tests on Buddy and we finally learned that he was diabetic, had developed Cushing’s Decease and thyroid issues. We cared for Buddy’s medical needs like we would a sick child. When he lost his sight due to the diabetes, we carried him in and out of the house to relieve himself and made him special meals. As if our Buddy hadn’t suffered enough, a few months ago, Buddy suffered two consecutive inner ear strokes which really took a toll on our Buddy boy. Buddy’s quality of life had diminished so badly that we had no alternative but to help him find his way across the Rainbow Bridge into God’s waiting arms.
I’m sharing our story because once our decision was made, we began making the necessary arrangements. We were told about Forever Friends Pet Crematory by a family member. In today’s “social media” it’s not often that you read about the good deeds of others. It seems that many thrive on the negative. I want to share that in dealing with Andrea, owner of FFPC, we were treated like family and as if we lost a child. The care, passion, love and respect we received from Andrea was so heartwarming and meaningful that we were able to find some solace in the loss of our Buddy boy. Thank you, Andrea for your kind and gentle soul. It’s wonderful to know that there really are angels walking amongst us. You will see a picture of our Buddy boy on FFPC’s Facebook page. The photo was taken before he became ill.

It was a terminal diagnosis for our little Roxie with no hope for survival so we made the hard decision not to let her suffer a long good bye. I promised her never to let her suffer. After much medical attention we needed a way to bring her life full circle and a way to vent our grief. The service offered by Andrea gave us that way. Of many options offered by a most kind and compassionate director we chose a viewing and private cremation and we brought her cremains home immediately. The home is lovely, peaceful and serene, and it gave us a chance to see her one more time looking as if she were sleeping, the way we should remember her. While our grief is profound, it is tempered by the fact we were able to honor her with dignity for the 16 years of unconditional love she gave us. I am grateful for this service and thankful for Friends Forever and the kindness of Andrea.

Thank you Andrea for picking up my Roxie today so quickly. Your caring and love in handling Roxie was overwhelming to me this afternoon. The house is not the same without her – but I know with you she is in great care. So glad I found you and Friends Forever.

With deep sadness our beloved best friend OTIS passed away at home on a Sunday. We searched online for a pet crematory and found Friends Forever Pet Crematory. I have to say from the second Andrea was contacted by phone to the day I received Otis’s ashes it was the most compassionate, caring, respectful, understanding experience I have ever had in this time of sadness. Andrea offered to come and help bring Otis to the facility if need be. When my children and I arrived Andrea greeted us and spent a tremendous amount of time explaining in detail all of the different services they provide. The option of allowing us to be there during the cremation to the letter style of plaque, the saying on the wooden box, the clay paw print, the clippings of the fur. She did not push us into getting anything more then we wanted. The facility was very clean and beautiful. They also provide services to put your beloved pet to sleep there if need be. These were separate rooms in the facility that were very comforting. I never knew such an amazing heartfelt place and people existed like this. I am glad to know now if these services are ever needed I know just where to go. If my family and friends would have known about this facility they would have definitely took their beloved pets here then any other crematory. Our Otis was a family member losing him left a hole in our hearts that will never be replaced but at this time of sorrow it was comforting to know he was well taken care of by Andrea. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience because of her we have our Otis with us until we meet again over the rainbow bridge. I just want to say I cannot recommend this family owned pet crematory enough. Our family would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking care of our OTIS.

Andrea went above and beyond for my hedgehog, Jynx. The ink prints and impressions of her little feets are absolutely perfect. And her foster dog, Sal, was a great help comforting me, with all his snuggles and kisses. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.