Bringing Your Pal Home From the Bus

Not sure where this video originates from – but it doesn’t really matter. This kind of greeting is universal no matter what language, school or even country. Watching the video to the end, it’s impossible to tell if the kid is happier or his dog!

The companionship of a family pet is one of the most valuable ways we have to teach our children how to love another being, how to care another being, how to give them respect, and how to enjoy them for who they are. Doesn’t have to be a cute puppy either – cats (admittedly, in their own special way) show their affection, and all kinds of other pets that we invite in to our lives.

By Hal Atkins|2018-09-04T01:24:35+00:00May 18th, 2018|Spotlight on Pets|Comments Off

About the Author: Hal Atkins

Companah is a small business founded in Central North Carolina, owned and operated by Hal and Shannon Atkins. Caring for others, living and loving the natural beauty of our state, and having careers in science and technology are the reasons they have built this practice. Hal spent his childhood in the mountains of North Carolina enjoying the natural splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Shannon spent her younger years down east on the Neuse and Pamlico Rivers. Knowing the importance of our natural environment, they are excited to bring a technology that will significantly reduce the environmental impact of traditional animal cremation methods while returning a better overall product to your family.

Testimonials

Shannon and Hal took great care of our dog Leroy during such a sad time. I notifed them via email very late on a Saturday night that he might not make it through the night and they responded right away. As Leroy passed on Sunday morning, Hal called with his condolences and offered to come to my home and pick him up that same morning.

Leroy, Garner NC

This company was great to work with last month when we lost our little rocky dog of 21 years old I would recommend them to anybody that’s around our area . They even came to the house to meet with us. Super nice!

Rocky, Fuquay-Varina, NC

We experienced a sudden, and very unexpected loss of 2 of our 4 legged family members. I called Companah, having known the owners many years back, to see if they would be able to help us out. Their compassion for our situation, and understanding of what we were going through helped so much. I am very grateful that we contacted them during this time. Their service was great, and took away the worry we had. We were allowed to focus on our loss and not the logistics of it all.

Akasha, Raleigh, NC

We are so impressed with your services, your compassion, and your follow through – please accept our heartfelt thanks for the donation in Maxie‘s memory – we’re very touched your gesture.

Maxie, Cary, NC

After a very heartbreaking day of losing our furry family member, Companah was there to help us through this difficult process. Caring and compassionate, they explained the choices to us and took care of everything in such a gentle way they felt like family. Thank you Hal & Shannon, this meant so very much to us!

Fetch, Holly Springs, NC

You took the time to understand our emotions in that time of deep sorrow. You actively shared in our bereavement. You were there to console us. You celebrated when we shared Einstein’s joyous moments with us. You cared.

Einstein, Cary, NC

Pricing Estimation
Pet's Name
Type of Pet
Cremation services for cats and small animals
Please indicate if you would like your pet's remains to be returned to your family.
Private Cremation*
Would you like the pet's remains to be returned to you?
- Yes
- No
Private Cremation for a cat is $175.

Your companion will picked up from your home or vet, be set apart from others and returned within a few days (pick up and delivery is included in the cost shown). Your pet's remains will be brought home in an engraved Tree of Life urn or a biodegradable container that your family can safely bury in a location of your choice and a three-inch Carolina Pine tree seedling to potted for years or planted outdoors to honor your companion.

We also offer paw prints and additional items you may like to consider memorialize your companion.

Please contact us or visit the Companah Memorials Store to arrange for our services or view our memorial products.
Communal cremation for a cat (or other small animal) is $100.

Your companion picked up from your home or vet, will be taken care of with great care, and their remains will be returned to earth in a respectful manner along with other pets that have been in our care (pick up is included in the cost shown).

We also offer paw prints and additional items you may like to consider memorialize your companion.

Please contact us or visit the Companah Memorials Store to arrange for our services or view our memorial products.
Cremation Services for Dogs
Private Cremation*
Would you like the pet's remains to be returned to you?
- Yes
- No
Approximately how big is your dog?*
- Less than 30lbs
- 31-70lbs
- 71-110lbs
- 111-200lbs
Communal cremation for a dog will range between $100-$150.
For dogs up to 30 pounds, the cost is $100. If your pet is between 31-70 pounds, the cost is $125. Communal cremation for dogs larger than 70 pounds will be $150.

Your companion picked up from your home or vet, will be taken care of with great care, and their remains will be returned to earth in a respectful manner along with other pets that have been in our care (pick up is included in the cost shown).

We also offer paw prints and additional items you may like to consider memorialize your companion.

Please contact us or visit the Companah Memorials Store to arrange for our services or view our memorial products.
Private water cremation for a smaller dog (less than 30 pounds) is $175.

Your dog will be set apart from others, and their remains will be returned to you in a scattering bag for transporting the ashes to a final resting place or a biodegradable urn that you can safely bury in a location of your choice.

If you prefer to honor your pet with a permanent memorial urn, we can return the remains of your pet in an urn of your choosing.

Please contact us or visit the Companah Memorials Store to arrange for our services or view our memorial products.
Private water cremation for a medium-sized dog (between 30-70 pounds) is $195.

Your dog will be set apart from others, and their remains will be returned to you in a scattering bag for transporting the ashes to a final resting place or a biodegradable urn that you can safely bury in a location of your choice.

If you prefer to honor your pet with a permanent memorial urn, we can return the remains of your pet in an urn of your choosing.

Please contact us or visit the Companah Memorials Store to arrange for our services or view our memorial products.
Private water cremation for a large dog (71-110 pounds) is $215.

Your dog will be set apart from others, and their remains will be returned to you in a scattering bag for transporting the ashes to a final resting place or a biodegradable urn that you can safely bury in a location of your choice.

If you prefer to honor your pet with a permanent memorial urn, we can return the remains of your pet in an urn of your choosing.

Please contact us or visit the Companah Memorials Store to arrange for our services or view our memorial products.
Private water cremation for an x-large dog (111-200 pounds) is $235.

Your dog will be set apart from others, and their remains will be returned to you in a scattering bag for transporting the ashes to a final resting place or a biodegradable urn that you can safely bury in a location of your choice.

If you prefer to honor your pet with a permanent memorial urn, we can return the remains of your pet in an urn of your choosing.

Please contact us or visit the Companah Memorials Store to arrange for our services or view our memorial products.
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