Testimonials

Since September 2009, when we opened the doors of Paws Memorial Service, we have provided aftercare services for some of the most cherished members of our families. It has been our great privilege to be here to comfort and support our pet families during their time of loss and grief, and to take care of their babies with the dignity and respect they deserve.

We would like to say Thank You back to those who wanted something special for their beloved pet, and to provide a place for their notes and stories as well. We promise to continue providing the highest quality service as Houston's Pet Funeral Home, always working to help preserve your memories forever.

Sadi My Lady

My baby left me at 11 AM on June 26, 2010, lying in my arms in our bed. She was home. She was cared for in a dignified way by PAWS Memorial. They came to my home. I followed them to their beautiful, serene place in the country where we had a viewing and I was able to kiss and love on Sadi just one more time. I waited in a lovely sitting room, with my wonderful, dear friend, Roger, until her cremains were ready and I brought my baby home forever to be with me. This is the saddest night of my life. Please pray for my angel baby. I've always called all of them my "6-pack" and I shall continue to do so with a slight change.

Only now am I able to tell you that it meant a lot to me that the services I needed and wanted were provided by you. I've spoken to a number of people about Paws Memorial because I would like others to know of the dignity that is shown and the impeccable conditions and serenity under which we let our babies go. [Read More – Tributes]

Marcella Pringle

Puchito

Puchito came into our lives on September of 1995 and from that day he was like our best friend and almost like a son. He lived with us 15 years and 5 months and each of those days we received from him lots of love and loyalty. He lived each moment of his life with ours, and represented for us not only a pet but a member of our family. February 26, 2010 was a heartbreaking and unforgettable day for all of us. Puchito physically left this earth. The pain and nostalgia overcame our lives and of those who also loved and cared for him. But, he is always in our hearts and now he is an angel that cares for us from above.

In our most grieving time, we put our trust in a cremation company, hoping that in return we would receive peace and comfort with Puchito's remains and that he would be once again close to our hearts for always. Unfortunately, we had the most disheartened news. Those remains that were with us, in our home, that we gave care to, we found were not our beloved Puchito. They were in fact some one else's pet. This was a devastating moment for us. The news caused us to have a lot of sorrow and disillusion. We are grateful to our vet and his assistant for their honesty. Without them we would have not known the truth.

Four months had passed since Puchito's died and he had still not been cremated. At the same veterinarian clinic we were then recommended to go to Paws Memorial Service. Paws Memorial contacted us and explained their services and how their policy worked. They even invited us to come and observe in the moment of Puchito's cremation. We appreciate how we received Puchito's remains and we were impressed with the professionalism and the details of how the process was handled, which can only be done when there is love and respect. Thank you to Paws Memorial Service for returning to us our Puchito! [Read More – Tributes]

Sincerely,
The Stanfield Family

Marley

To the very end, Marley was treated with the utmost respect by Meagan at Banfield and Cay at Paws Memorial. Cay met us at Banfield and provided Ronnie and I with much needed support and comfort. She carried Marley out in a beautiful basket to her vehicle to prepare for his aftercare. On Saturday, June 12, Ronnie and I drove to Paws Memorial to pick up Marley's ashes. What should have been a very sad time, was actually made bearable when Cay showed us the lovely touches involved in memorializing Marley. The attention they took in Marley's aftercare was beyond anything I could have hoped for. They treated Marley as if they too had loved him all his life. [Read More – Tributes]

Veronica Paiyou

Beau

I would like to thank you for helping us in our time of grief. Beau adopted me as his parent in January of 2001, and it was love at first site. From the first time I held him in my arms, I swore to love and protect him. So, it was with a heavy heart and sadness that we sent Beau to Heaven on June 14, 2010. Beau has left behind two parents that adored him, and many friends and family that sorely miss him. We know that Beau is watching over us, but that knowledge does not always take away the sorrow. We miss him dearly and know that one day we will be together as a family once again.

Gary D. Weaver

Winston

Winston was our 'good dog'. No other way to describe him; that says it all. Thank you for the kindness you showed to us, and the dignity you gave him. I cannot say enough how much it meant to me. You have a beautiful place and a beautiful service.

Christopher Barber

Kajoor

Thank you so much for the chance to give my rabbit Kajoor a proper funeral. I don't know how you manage to run such a heartbreaking business, but your services are not only wonderful but necessary. You provided an easy way to quickly let him rest, and I appreciate that.

Rachna

Ginger

On May 20, 2010 we lost our beloved dog Ginger. She lived a good long life and we loved having her for 14 1/2 years. The backyard was one of her favorite places to be especially when it was time for a barbecue cookout. Once she saw the pit, it was an outdoor event till the cooking was done. Eddie and I have had just a few dogs in our lifetime, but Ginger has left us with such holes in our hearts. She was just the perfect dog and we loved her so much. We are left with many fond memories and beautiful pictures of her to cherish. The day we lost her was terribly sad but strangely as beautiful as it could have been. From everything to my vets office to the paws memorial where she was cremated. I could not have asked for anything to be any more perfect than it was. From the love I felt from my vet to the love and compassion I felt from Cay & Claudia. Those 3 people made the saddest day in our lives just about as beautiful as it could be. I know it was Gingers time to go and feel so blessed to have had the love and care we received.

Ed and Cathy Ramsey

Michelle Mantor

Cay, thank you for all you do . . . thank you for your understanding, your strength that holds us up as we falter in sorrow and the tears on our behalf that you can't deny. And, thank you for giving a little piece of your heart to everyone that passes through your doors, both human and animal.

Michelle Mantor
Houston PetTalk

Cayanne

Here is a photo of Cayanne and I taken a few days before she left me. I can't thank you enough for the ability to say goodbye to her outdoors, in the peaceful country setting of your facility. Having her head in my lap while lying in the grass and looking at big trees before she passed brought both of us great comfort. I couldn't imagine having to say goodbye to my best friend any other way. By providing the opportunity for me to meet my vet there, you made one of the saddest days of our lives together a beautiful memory.

Nancy Block

Freya

On September 22, 2009, we said goodbye to our fuzzy family member, Freya. At 14, she was considered an ancient malamute. She joined our family when she was 5 weeks old. Up until two weeks prior to her death, she was healthy, still relatively sprightly and in good spirits. While I had started mentally preparing myself for her death, her deterioration was rapid and gut-wrenching to see. Her last moments were peaceful, with me and her dad by her side.

I wanted to e-mail you and say thank you for your compassion while I made arrangements for her cremation. Your service was prompt, considerate and offered many wonderful things beyond the individual cremation to help through the grieving process. My daughter, who is nine, was devastated by Freya's death, but took great comfort in reading the piece about the Rainbow Bridge and holding onto her plaster cast of Freya's paw print. Again, thank you for your help and compassionate service.

Denise Shaw

Brix

I just picked up Brix's ashes from Rose-Rich Veterinary Clinic. I am so impressed with your services and wanted to say Thank You. The cedar box is beautiful. We also appreciate the packet of information along with his paw print and fur. You have certainly exceeded our expectations and given us something we will always cherish.

Thank you,
Madalyn Sklar

Lucky

I would like to take a moment to thank you and your assistant Claudia for the excellent service you provided for our beloved Lucky. Your compassion, sympathy, & understanding was very much appreciated. Lucky passed away in my wife Anessa's arms on January 11, 2010. We had him for six wonderful years. When he died I pondered our next move. My search led me to Paws Memorial. My decision was not made hastily. After speaking with you and visiting Paws Memorial, my gut feelings told me this is the place I wanted our Lucky to be. My feelings did not lead me a stray. It was the right decision. We were not disappointed. Lucky was treated with the utmost care and respect. It is very difficult for some to understand the bond between a pet and it's owner. They see no race, color, or economic status. We do not have children so Lucky was more than a pet, he was our baby, our family. Your service is very much needed along with your compassion and sympathy. It is a great thing to have such passion for ones work. I would not hesitate to recommend Paws Memorial service to anyone who is in need, just like we were. I hope that when we are gone we will reunite with our beloved pet Lucky at the rainbow bridge never to be separated again.

Salim & Anessa Mohammed

Bennie

This brings my thanks for the help & support you gave to me with Bennie & his arrangements. He was such a lively & intriguing little fellow & our days together were far too brief. He is greatly missed & lovingly remembered. With much appreciation for your care & concern.

Suzanne Hinds

Rusty

I just wanted to say Thank You once again. You have given me joy knowing my best friend (Rusty aka "Budda Butt") was treated with respect and dignity. The service you provided is beyond first class. Your compassion for my loss was true. Thank you.

Russell Hurl

Amos

Thank you for assisting Brian and I in the sudden death of our beautiful Amos. While still coping with the sudden loss of our rescued cocker pup of 8 months, your compassion was appreciated. Having to make sudden decisions, you gave us the time and information necessary to make the decisions that felt right for us. Thank you for the beautiful memorial of our wonderful little Amos.

Steve Lieblang