08/28/2025
Every year on August 28th, we commemorate Rainbow Bridge Day to pay tribute to the cherished pets that are no longer with us. This special day allows us to reminisce about the happiness and affection that our furry friends brought into our lives, as well as to share memories of them.
A form on our website to summit a memorial for your pet
https://lakewoodanimalhospital.ca/memorial-form/
“The Rainbow Bridge”
By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill, Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still. Where the friends of man and woman do run, ...When their time on earth is over and done.
For here, between this world and the next, Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest. On this golden land, they wait and they play, Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.
No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness, For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness. Their limbs are restored, their health renewed, Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.
They romp through the grass, without even a care, Until one day they start, and sniff at the air. All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back, Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.
For just at that instant, their eyes have met; Together again, both person and pet. So they run to each other, these friends from long past, The time of their parting is over at last.
The sadness they felt while they were apart, Has turned into joy once more in each heart. They embrace with a love that will last forever, And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together. ~Author Unknown
Saskatchewan Mental Health Resources for Clients:
The list below provides you with the resources if you have a concern about your own mental health or that of a friend, family or client. If you are making the call on someone else’s behalf offer to make that call while they are with you or to sit with them while they make the call.
If its an emergency, you should call 911 immediately or visit the local emergency department
Su***de Support Line: 1-833-456-4566 or Text 45645
This line is available for anyone in Canada and provides immediate help. It connects people to their local crisis center. A full list of crisis centers is available at www. suicideprevention.ca
Health Line: 811 or 1-877-800-0002
This confidential, 24 hour health, mental health, addictions advice, education and support telephone line is available to Saskatchewan residents. It is staffed by experienced and specially trained Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and Registered Social Workers.
Mobile Crisis Service: (306) 757-7809 (Regina) or Mobile Crisis Helpline (306) 757-0127
Mobile Crisis Services provides after hours mental health services Monday to Friday, 4:30pm to 8:00am. Saturday, Sunday and Statutory holidays 24/7. Can reach out on behalf of another person.
https://pettrust.uoguelph.ca/
More support for pet loss grief :
https://reginahumanesociety.ca/pet-loss-support/
Social Worker at WCVM: (306) 966-2852
For pet owners experiencing emotional distress regarding health and/or loss of animal(s)
FACEBOOK GROUP: Losing Lulu
Group to support those who have had an animal euthanized or die for behavioral reasons.
