wish we thought of that: pet remembrance kit

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If I was an actor in an improv class and was suddenly asked to cry on demand, there’s one thought that could start my pipes flowin’: my cat’s mortality. I just hate thinking about it. He’s about to turn 13 next month, and lately I’ve been feeling especially nostalgic. We’ve been through so much together! Three apartments, many years of singledom, six seasons of The Sopranos. Perhaps that’s why I was immediately touched when looking at The Stylephile’s pick of the day yesterday. It’s a Remembrance Kit, $29.50, that is designed to help grieving pet owners deal with the loss of their furry companions. Its contents may sound a little hokey — it includes a keepsake sachet and a healing memorial candle blessing – but sometimes hokey is exactly what you need. I’ve got to stop before I get too choked up. Click here to read more at cheengo.com. — Angela M.