What a wonderful gathering and an amazing group of people and resources. Thanks to all who had the courage, strength and compassion to spend an entire day with such difficult topics as end-of-life and grief. This event happened because of you and because there is a need. This conference and gathering is to better help our pets and ourselves. Thank you for sharing…and your participation in this pioneering and progressive event to improve pet end-of-life care and healing from pet loss.

Check out the photos and testimonials: http://angelpetsconference.com/photos/

Please also take time to thank our Sponsors: Asheville Natural Awakenings, Schuler Funeral Home, WNC Woman, Dogtown Pursuits and the Lake James Community!

http://angelpetsconference.com/sponsors/

Conference was rated 4.875 out of 5 Stars!

Many added pet names to be included in the June 9th United Pet Honoring Ceremony! It’s free to add a pet name, it’s free to call in and listen to this honoring, thanking and blessing of our pets! more info at United Pet Honoring Send in pet name/photo to info@pethonoring.com

Also, Pet Honoring will (for free) come hold an in-person United Pet Honoring for any rescue, church, non-profit or any other group wanting a time just to gather, honor, thank our pets. info@pethonoring.com or www.PetHonoring.com

Many wanted info on helping a pet grieve – http://veterinarywisdomprofessionals.com/resource_center/help_for_clients/client_handouts/helping_a_pet_grieve_for_a_buddy

http://pcjunkychick.hubpages.com/hub/How_to_Help_Your_Pet_Deal_With_Grief_or_Depression

Additional info on energy: Institute of Heart Math, Rollin McCraty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxOd4YAk00Y

Helping with doggie appetite- SuperGravy – http://www.clearconsciencepet.com/supergravy/

Helping with blind dog or when you dog starts to lose eyesight – http://www.innovetpet.com/ap9_tracerz_blind_pets.php

Variety of Harnesses and Walking Aids:

Handicapped Pets – www.handicappedpets.com

Gingerlead – www.gingerlead.com

Pain Scale Models Colorado State University:

Canine : http://www.vasg.org/pdfs/CSU_Acute_Pain_Scale_Canine.pdf

Feline: http://csuanimalcancercenter.org/assets/files/csu_acute_pain_scale_feline.pdf

Quality of Life Scales:

Canine : http://www.pawspice.com/downloads/QualityofLifeScale.pdf

Feline: http://www.pawspice.com/downloads/FelineQualityofLifeScale.pdf

Pet Hospice Journal and Quality of Life Monitoring :

http://www.pethospicejournal.com ~ Lap of Love

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Pet Loss Hotlines:

ASPCA Pet Loss Support Hotline – www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-loss (877) GRIEF-10

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/end-life-care-faq

Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Pet Loss Helpline – 630-325-1600 – 7- 9:00pm CST Weekday Evenings ~ email CVMA@chicagovma.org www.chicagovma.org/petlosssupport

Cornell Univ. Pet Loss Support Hotline – 607 -253 -3932 6-9 p.m. EST M-H www .vet.cornell.edu

Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Support – 540-231-8038 6-9:00 p.m. EST

Tufts’Pet Loss Support Line 508-839-7966 email: Tuftspetloss@gmail.com www.vet.tufts.edu/petloss

Penn Vet Pet Grief Support Hotline 215-898-4556 www.vet.upenn.edu/veterinary-hospitals

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World by Tail

– great assortment of ARTICLES www.veterinarywisdomprofessionals.com

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Angel Pets Conference Recommended Reading

Speaking for Spot by Nancy Kay

A Peaceful Path Pet Loss by MJ Tucci and Laurie Califf

When your Dog Gets Cancer by Lola Ball

Right Use of Power by Cedar Barstow

Midwife for Souls: Spiritual Care for the Dying by Kathy Kalina

Awakening from Grief: Finding the Way Back to Joy by John E. Welshons

Reiki Energy Medicine: Bringing Healing touch in to Home, Hospital and Hospice

by Libby Barnett and Maggie Chambers with Susan Davidson

Empowerment through Reiki: the path to personal and global transformation by Paula Horan

Animal Reiki: Using Energy to Heal the Animals in Your Life by Elizabeth Fulton and Kathleen Prasad

The Seven Initiations of the Spiritual Path: Understanding the purpose of Life’s tests by Michael Mirdad

Blessing the Bridge: What animals teach us about death, dying and beyond, by Rita Reynolds

Animal Voices: Telepathic Communication in the Web of Life by Dawn Bauman Brunke

The Fragrant Heavens: The spiritual dimension of fragrance and aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood

If there is enough interest, I may organize a Holistic Pet expo to cover additional pet care topics such as Animal Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage, Energy work, etc.

It was my honor and privilege to help bring this event to fruition. Thank you again for your support, participation and love.

warmly,

Leigh

What a great time at the Angel Pets Conference!!!!!