Nature's Way Pet Aquamation

15/08/2025

Thank you Victoria, for allowing us to help with Luna. May she rest peacefully 💙

13/08/2025

Compassion is more than a word. It’s more than a business model or a mission statement. It’s more than a like, a tweet, or a hashtag. It’s a choice and an action you take when no one is looking, there isn't a camera pointed at you, no one is pushing you or paying you, no one applauding or cheering you on. You simply do it because there is an opportunity for something good to be done, and you choose to do it.

At Nature’s Way, we talk a lot about compassion, but every so often, we witness it in a way that takes our breath away.

Last night, a local woman was facing the unimaginable. Her beloved dog was actively passing, and she herself was in the middle of a serious medical situation. She had called everywhere, desperate to find someone who could help her dog pass peacefully at home. No one was available - unfortunately not even our own on-call veterinarian, who was otherwise committed.

Ethan, one of our team members, heard her story. He was about to clock out for the day. He could have gone home. But instead, he got in the car, drove to her house, and helped her and her dog into the vehicle. He rushed them to the emergency veterinarian. And then he stayed. He sat beside her through every heartbreaking moment until her sweet companion took her final breath.

When it was over, Ethan took her home. He hugged her. He promised her that her dog was in caring hands. And then he brought her pet straight to Nature’s Way for after life care, treating her as if she were his own.

The pet owner would like to thank you Ethan, for being there when she needed help. And we would like to thank you for showing the world what kindness looks like when it’s put into action. Thank you for holding space for a grieving stranger, for stepping in when no one else could, and for reminding us all that compassion is more than a word; it’s a choice. We are so grateful you are part of the Nature’s Way family 💛

04/08/2025

We would like to thank Eric and Betsy for trusting us with Peanut Butter, and for being the first family to participate in our new obituary program. Rest easy, Peanut Butter ❤️

For any questions about obituaries, please send us a message or give us a call.

09/05/2025

Thank you so much Danny for your very kind words. We are so sorry for your loss but we appreciate the trust you place in us to care for your loved ones. 

A few weeks ago, I had to say goodbye to my cat Paule. I tried everything I could to save him, but God had different ideas.
As you know, this is one of the hardest things we have to do as pet parents. Paule was really special to me, because he belonged to my best friend Ute. Paule was originally from Romania, which is where my friend who lived in Germany had adopted him from and when she passed, I brought him back to the US with me from Germany about 10 years ago. He was an amazing cat who loved classical music, he would wrap himself around the speaker when I would play it at home, the sweetest boy, a cat dad could ask for!
Today, I decided that I would share this with you because as hard as this is, I had some help along the way.
I had him cremated at Nature’s Way Pet Aquamation, they are the same people that I used when I lost my Sasha (golden retriever). They picked up Paule’s remains for me at the veterinarian office, and I know for sure they handled him with love and care. Because I had used their services before, so I knew that I could trust them 100%. Today I went and picked out Paule’s urn because I always ask for my pets ashes back, because I hope that they will be placed with my remains one day. 
Unfortunately, this is something that all of us will have to face someday, which is why I am sharing this with you. I am so grateful for Nature's Way Pet Aquamation, being there for me when I was way too upset to handle things.
Aquamation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, is a pet cremation method that uses water and alkali to break down the body, rather than fire. It's an eco-friendly alternative that mimics the natural decomposition process but speeds it up.

09/04/2025

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01/03/2025

For some grieving owners, pet loss can feel worse than a human death. Many aren’t simply sad but also are fearful that they may somehow have been responsible for their animal’s death or disappearance, de Carteret says.