Funeral for Fido: as pet ownership levels rise, so does the end-of-life care business

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As human funeral providers increase their stakes in afterlife pet care, vets advise the reasons for using them go beyond the emotional

When Helen Williams’ father died suddenly, her partner left and her first dog died, a Maltese shih tzu puppy called Hudson was exactly the balm required.When, at 14 years old, Hudson’s declining health meant he had to be euthanised, it was among the most painful experiences of Williams’ life. “It was harder than my divorce,” says Williams, who worked as a personal assistant for 47 years before her retirement.

 

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