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Welcome to New Moon Pet Ministry

My 16 year old Australian Shepherd, Poco died in November of 2007. My heart was broken for a long time and I could not seem to find comfort in anything I read or did. She had been my stability through a divorce after 20 years of marriage, numerous moves, and both my daughters moving across the country. I was devastated when she died.  2 years later (November of 2009) my young Aussie, Aruba, died in the middle of a terrible seizure.

The deaths of these two dogs, who were like best friends to me, has been the catalyst for me offering new services for pet owners. I have put together a deck of Pet Loss Comfort Cards that I hope will bring comfort to those of you who have lost beloved pets, whether it be a recent loss or a loss long ago that you still cannot get over.

I am also offering Ceremonies for Pets and the People who Love Them: Naming Ceremonies to officially welcome the new animal into your home and Memorial Services when he/she passes. I will continue to offer SoulCollage classes to honor both living pets and those who have passed, and specific grief counseling for those who need addition support.  If you live in the Vancouver, WA area, please see class schedule for the SW Washington Humane Society classes as I am teaching free soulcollage classes for pet loss and traditional grief loss classes as well.

My husband, David Kelly and I are starting a Pet Sitting Business in the Portland/Vancouver area. (It may be the only time that an engineer and a social worker can work together happily!) Please call 360-696-8837 to discuss your particular needs when you are planning to be away from your pet.

I also look forward to partnering with other professionals I respect in order to be an informed resource for those looking for services related to pets that are not available through New Moon Pet Ministry.

Please check back to this page regularly as this business, based on an effort to heal my own broken heart, unfolds. If you have suggestions for services or would like to recommend people I can list on this web site, please feel free to contact me.  Our pets have become an important part of the family for many of us and this connection needs to be honored.  I look forward to getting to be more and more involved with my own animals (I hope to train our new Toy Aussie to be a pet therapy dog) and be connected with those of you who welcome the challenge and joy of opening your hearts to your beloved pets.

Pet Loss Comfort Cards: 
16 Hand-crafted cards with wise words of comfort on one side and beautiful photographic collages on the other. All photos were taken by myself or my pet-loving friends. (See 2 sample cards above)
A blank card is included for you to add a photo of your pet to this deck. Also included is an 18 page booklet which talks about ways to work with these cards and suggestions about how to move through your grief in your own unique way.

Deck is 3.5" wide, 5.5" long and 1.25" deep. All fabric is 100% Cotton with metal paw print button on front.

Sample phrases on the back of these cards include: "Many times our beloved pets have loved us as we have never been loved before.  This unconditional love will always be in your heart. It is a tie that even death cannot sever" & "Grief is the normal reaction to a significant loss. Each of us must grieve in our own personal and unique way" & "May you be comforted in knowing that you loved your pet as no one else could have".

This unique gift for yourself or a loved one is $32.00 and can be shipped anywhere in the continental United States (Can be shipped additional places with extra cost for postage). Choose from either the Paw Prints or Eternal Circle fabrics (both are generic to all pets). Please contact Kathryn at Eastwindceremonies@Netscape.com if you need to send a check or order with "Buy Now" button.

"Kathryn sent me her exquisite Pet Loss Comfort Cards after the recent loss of my beloved cat, Dickens. I was deeply moved by the stunning artwork and inspiring words on each of the 16 cards."   
~Christine Davis, author of For Every Dog An Angel
 
"After my dog passed away, I felt like I had lost a close companion. I looked to my Pet Loss Cards for comfort. It seemed that either through a picture or wise words, I was able to find solace. Sometimes, I was able to let it out and cry and other times, I was assured that everything was okay."  ~Beth Bytnar
 
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    Supporting Pets and their People

    East Wind Ceremonies
    316 E. Fourth Plain  A-2
    Vancouver, WA 98663
    Phone: 360-696-8837
    Email: EastWindCeremonies@Netscape.com

    I help Pets and the People who love them during Important Life Transitions.

    Hi, I'm Kathryn King and I want to welcome you to my web site.
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    Our lives have become more and more complex and it seems
    as though our old ways of coping are no longer enough.  There
    are times in each of our lives when we need someone to turn
    to to help us sort out the issues and find new ways to be at
    peace with ourselves and our worlds.

    An experienced therapist or non-denominational minister
    can provide a safe place to explore any and all issues
    that are common to the human experience.

    If family and friends are suggesting you need help,
    you are having disturbing or confusing dreams, or
    you are facing a major transition in your life,
    consider consulting a professional.  A therapist
    can be considered a "relationship professional" in
    much the same way that we have doctors and
    naturopaths to help us with our physical issues
    and financial advisers to help us with money
    and investment issues.

    Give me a call to see if the services I offer
    might be a good match to what you need.
    If not, I will do my best to help you find
    someone who can help. Call me at
    360-696-8837.