Celebrating the everlasting bond with our animal companions

Anyone who has ever been blessed with the love of an animal companion has also undoubtedly experienced the emptiness and grief that results when those animals die.  At North Shore Veterinary Hospital, we recognize how precious the bond can be with our pets and we are developing an animal memorial garden to pay tribute to the wonderful animals who have filled our lives with love.  When completed, the garden will feature a wall with engraved memorial plaques.  the space will also be landscaped to provide a respectful, peaceful, private setting. 
 

Phase I - Animal Memorial Wall
(Fall 2009)

The highlight of the garden is the memorial wall.  The 45' long wall has decorative stone pillars with stucco walls in between that will serve as the surface on which memorial plaques will be permanently attached.  We are contracting with a local engraver to provide black marble plaques for the wall.  Using today's laser technology, these plaques can be engraved to include customizable text or can even include pictures of animals (see below).

 

Phase II - Landscaped Memorial Garden
(Spring/Summer 2010)

Two new pathways will wind up to the garden from the parking lot area.  There will be some taller vegetation directly in front of the wall, providing a natural visual barrier and helping to provide privacy for visitors.  We will also be adding a water feature that will provide the gentle sound of trickling water that will contribute to the peacefulness of the area.   Park benches will provide a sitting area and the large grassy area can be utilized for outdoor euthanasia for animals that would be more nervous inside the hospital.

 

In Memory Of...

We are currently taking orders for memorial plaques.  The plaques are made of black marble and are 6" x 6" in size.  All plaques will sell for $125, which includes all engraving as well as the mounting on the memorial wall.  We are also able to permanently dedicate certain portions of the garden in the memory of animals.  The park benches, the water feature and new trees are examples of items that can be provided as a memorial to an animal.  If you are interested in remembering your pet this way, please contact us for further information. 

Style I No Picture Up to 9 lines of Customized Text	Style II Small Picture Up to 5 lines of Customized Text	Style III Large Picture Up to 2 lines of Customized Text

To print out an order form, please click here.