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26 - 'WHITCHURCH-SI'OUFFVILLE THIS MONTH" - See us on 'www.stouffvifleonline.com‘ Veterinarians. like medâ€" ical doctors. are responsi- ble for the health and well- being of their clients. said Nancy, but not for funeral or counselling services. LOsing a pet is a traumatic experience and she feels that pre-planning amnge- ments allow owners to make important decisions before the difficult final stage. After-care support services are also offered. and cremation urns can be placed in indoor or outdoor columbariums. when Nancy and Colin Graham's beloved Great Pyrenees dog Beau passed away in 1996, they realized how little support was available for people when their pets diel "We knew there must be other pet owners who felt the same way." said Nancy. The couple spent two years researching what services were available in the area of pet loss and counselling and their findings led them to establish Thistledown Pet Memorial on a SOâ€"acre property outside Uxbridge in 1998. Visitors will find the main building and property Pet memorial provides comfort for owners REGISTERED ISO 9001 By Nancy Hopkins Stoufiville This Month Dec. 29 4 Days Call 905-640-1229 www.youngdrivers.com ' oIOamda . Your hcence to survwe. YOUNG DRIVERS" Nancy Graham, OWHEI of Thistledown Pet Memorial, holds a stained glass um, one of many available at the centqe’s location _pn _Conc_. 7 in Uxbnglge. Thisderlown nalized sen/ices to peoplé coping with the Essmdes of a gloved petand offers indoor and outdoor rest- ing places for thepet ums. until Jan 8004 MEMIanm Wde-unBMBRAM Mahmud» and CD-RW/DVDmmba MM! byboudandwflcu/ mama 5mm 2‘6 amiable will: D'LCDmam'cr, Mn XR WW Wham addollva. 99ml unduly [no Quinn“: Mb limb/“Irmfln‘q OIN HOME/0W1 CE SERVICE 0 NE W/ USED COMPUTERS DESKTOPS..NOTEBOOKS MONITORS (LCD)..PRVINTERS 7 tooneandanaVeI-y MerryChristmns andaPmspeI-ous and Happy NewYear TEC GUY COMPUTER tecguy@rogers.com $1499 Upon learning their dog had terminal cancer. a dis- tressed Stouffville family contacted Thistledown. Under Nancy's direction they made pre-planning decisions that included a veterinarian who per- formed euthanasia at their home with Nancy there for support. She spent time with the family, talking and burning a memorial candle. before taking the animal away, returning two days later with the ashes. The urn was placed in a colum- barium at Thistledown where a spot is being held for another family pet. Nancy found the differ- ent beliefs and requests from clients of diverse reli- gious and cultural back- grounds "an ongoing fasci- nating experience". The Asian community holds its pets in high regard, she said, and many have in keeping with Thistledown's vision of proâ€" viding an environment of dignity and respect for ani- mals and their families. The facility carries a wide selec- tion of urns, granite head- stones, keepsake boxes and memorial candles, as well as books which help people through the griev- ing process. Upgrades for Christmas from 8199 ln-homc visits from 840 Graham encourages people to bring their pets to enjoy the property and its marked walking trails) deer meadow and tree memorialized them in Thistledown's indoor columbariums, visiting often, burning incense and bringing food with them Many families have spaces reserved for remaining family pets. Parties are fun for all ages, as residents of Buddngham Manor demonstrated at their Spooky Halloween Bash at the Main St. retirement home. Here Sharron Brazier (blue hat) helps Ruth Law (wheelchair), jailbird Alan Last and Hetti Bradburn enjoy the fun, whidm included a costume parade, games and delicious baked goods. Sponsors indud- ed McDonald's; Tim Hortons and Unionville Presbyterian Church. Congratulations to the . new Mayor and Council. My sincere-thanks to the many people who supported me in my recent Whitchurch- Stouffville Mayoralty campaign. I look forwardto following the affairs of the town over the next three years. ‘ For Me information call (905) 852â€"5648 or visit www.thistledown. grove before making their way inside to learn about the company's services. Located 1*“ at 4766 Concession 7 north of DUrham 2,1.«Thistledown is open to visitors from IO a.m. to"4:30 pm. Tuesday through éaturday. DECEMBER 2003