| Caring for People Who Care for Pets | December 2010 |
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 Greetings!
With Thanksgiving behind us and the holidays right around the corner, it's a good time for World by the Tail to say "thank you."
An old proverb says, "He who does not thank for little will not thank for much."
The saying fits for us. It's the small kindnesses we receive from you that make a huge difference in our daily lives!
Of course we appreciate your business!
But, it's your friendship that truly means the "world" to us, like when you:
- take time to call to tell us how much your ClayPaws® print means to you...
- let us know that our new referral website is just what you've been looking for...
- send us testimonials about our customer service without us even asking for them...
We are, indeed, very fortunate to have you in our corner.
We have an exciting new year planned and we're looking forward to spending 2011 with you!
From all of us here at World by the Tail, Inc., have a peaceful and blessed holiday!
Laurel Debby Lora Pete
Susan Marty Eva Tammy Dana
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Fort Collins, Colorado 80525
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Last Minute Gift Ideas for Pet Lovers on Your List!
There is still time to order gifts for the holidays! Order by December 15 to ensure delivery before Christmas.
Mark the special occasion with a ClayPaws® Holiday Gift Kit! Give one to every pet lover on your list. Or, make a print for each pet in your own family! Our holiday gift kit is everything you need to celebrate your pet this holiday season!
Display EaselsDisplay your ClayPaws® prints with these lovely table-top display easels. Choose from metal or wood in a variety of shapes and sizes!
12 Month Scrapbook Calendar KitRing in the new year with a scrapbook calendar. You can start anywhere in the calendar as you fill in the dates. It includes numerous stickers and photo frames and you can customize with your own photos and memorabilia. Suitable for any type of pet!
Find more gift ideas at our online store. Remember to order early to avoid any shipping delays!
And a small gift from us for the holidays. We have a number of articles that you might find useful to help yourself or clients with grief at the holidays.
The Top Three Tips for Helping Grieving Clients During the Holidays
The Good, the Bad, and the Holidays: Supporting Clients
3 H's of Coping with Holiday Grief
The Good, the Bad, and the Holidays
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Referring Your Grieving Clients to Mental Health Professionals by Laurel Lagoni, MS
The first step to referring your clients to a counselor is to decide under what medical and/or emotional circumstances, you will refer. These guidelines can vary widely. For instance, some veterinary teams inform every one of their clients who experience
pet loss about local support groups, pet loss counselors, pet loss support hotlines, books, videos, and other materials available through the hospital's lending library. This is usually done by providing clients with a packet of written materials at the time of their pets' deaths. With referral names or website addresses in hand, clients are made aware of the resources available to them and can choose for themselves which, if any, they want to use.
Other veterinary teams make referrals on a case-by-case basis. They assess which of their clients may be in need of extended support-based services by examining several factors. These factors include the strength of the human-companion animal bond, the circumstances surrounding their patient's death, their client's personal social support system, and their client's ability to cope.
Even if information is provided though packets of written material, there may still be clients who will need your gentle verbal guidance in order to pursue additional support.
Read the rest of the article online... If you'd like to discuss this article or other issues related to the family-pet bond, come blog with us at www.vetwisdomcafe.com
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Displaying a ClayPaws® Print
by Tammy Durham
You have a wonderful memento of your pet in a ClayPaws® print, now what to do with it?
We have numerous options for displaying your ClayPaws® prints!
One option is a shadowbox display. We have two sizes of shadowboxes available. 8x10 or 12x16. Make a framed tribute to a pet including your pet's collar, photos, and prints.
We have numerous table-top easels as well. These are a great way to display a print on a bookshelf or table around your home. Choose from a number of styles and metal or wood options.
If you'd rather not have your print out for display we have Keepsake Bags to store your print, or a Pet Memory Box where you can include other items from your pet.
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Don't Snooze and Lose! Wake Up!!
It's time for the Stock Up and Save Sale!
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Business Our mission at World by the Tail, Inc., is to "care for people who care for pets." This newsletter is a small part of our outreach efforts. If it's helpful to you, please use the link below to forward it on to your friends, family, and colleagues. Help us "care for people who care for pets" by building an ever-widening 'bond-centered circle' of support!
I write this newsletter with a sincere desire to help you--a compassionate pet care provider--deal more effectively with the human side of living and working with companion animals. I want you to feel confident as you face the emotional situations that arise as you care for ill, injured, or aging pets AND the people who love them. For more information about me or my company, read my bio Laurel Lagoni or visit the About Us page at www.veterinarywisdom.com
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