Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day

August 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day!!

This day is meant to reflect on, honor, and hold true the memories of pets and family members we have lost.

While it may seem minor or insignificant, I urge you to change that mindset. Pets are often not just fur babies we love; they are the truest of connections. They are warriors helping us in the community, protectors in times of fear and worry, and ultimately mental health companions that cause us to better take care of our own health.

While no pet should only be remembered one day a week, or reduced to only being significant on special days, may this day offer healing. As I am sure the pain and sadness like this can bring, it can also offer a sense of closure and reconciliation.

So today, in honor of the fluffy, scaly, spikey, or even temporary pets we had, let us all move forward with the strength they wanted us to have. May our hearts heal a little more in the true memory of these friends.