Help for Owners Dealing With the Terrible Loss of a Beloved Pet; Morris Animal Foundation Offers Card Celebrating Pet’s Life

Proceeds from Card Sales Fund Research to Improve Animal Health

DENVER, April 14 /PRNewswire/ — As pet lovers/pet parents know, the death of a beloved pet is a terrible, heart-wrenching experience. When a beloved pet leaves this life, its owners/pet parents suffer emotionally. Family and friends of the grieving pet owner often struggle with how to express their sympathies. Morris Animal Foundation‘s (MAF) unique pet memorial card celebrates the life of a lost pet and helps you send your condolences in a meaningful, sincere way. Cards are customized with your name and the names of the pet owner and the pet and include a built-in frame for the pet’s photo. View and order MAF pet memorial cards at www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/pet-memorial. A minimum donation of $10 per card is required. Donations fund MAF’s research for pet and wildlife health.

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In addition, the “Resources” section of the MAF Web site includes a list of organizations offering grief counseling and other related assistance for pet owners/pet parents.

About Morris Animal Foundation: Morris Animal Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1948, is dedicated to funding animal health research that protects, treats and cures companion animals, horses and wildlife. MAF has been at the forefront of funding breakthrough research studies benefiting animals on all seven continents. MAF has its headquarters in Denver. Charity Navigator ranks MAF as a four-star charity, the highest rating. MAF is a BBB Wise Giving Alliance Charity Seal Holder. For more information, call 800.243.2345 or visit http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/

    Media Contact:
    Michael Burke
    mburke@MorrisAnimalFoundation.org
    303.883.6551

SOURCE Morris Animal Foundation