“Everything in the after-care package is beautiful and I thank you for the kindness you provided me and Chris. We are still reeling from the shock of our cat’s passing and are supporting each other and our kitty who is still with us.”

“Friendly and caring staff. Reasonably priced. Great quality of all their products. Was 100% satisfied and would recommend their services. I knew my pet was left in caring hands. Would definitely would use their services again.”

“I am so grateful that Life Cycle Pet was here during this difficult time. Bobbie Ruth showed me such compassion. I felt very confident that my beloved cat was taken care of, even after passing, and rightly returned to me. I highly recommend Life Cycle Pet.”

“As a Professional Pet Sitter and Veterinary Hospital employee for many years, I’ve been a part of so many pet owners having to say goodbye to one of their family…watching them struggle with needing to make a decision as to how to take care of their pets bodies once they’re deceased. Recently, I lost one of my pets and chose Life Cycle Pet Cremation for my sweet girl’s care. From the time Bobbie Ruth was called, to the moment I returned to pick up Jazzie’s ashes, I felt as though her body was treated with such gentleness and respect…I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone. Bobbie Ruth made an extremely difficult time for me much easier, knowing that my best friend was cared for as though she were her own pet.”

“Thank you for your compassion, empathy and flexibility in handling Bigglesworth, my presence, and his cremation – and on such short notice. I admire your professionalism and kindness and obvious respect. Everything – the card, clay paw print, and presentation box of Bigglesworth’s ashes – is exceptional. I will treasure these until I die.

“Thank you for your exceptional after-care of my Bigglesworth. I am so grateful.”

“I was so glad Life Cycle was available when our beloved old cat died suddenly. We didn’t realize how meaningful it would be to have time with him in your lovely private viewing room. We were happy that you are right here in Bellingham and we were able to get him back in a couple of days. The paw print in clay is a lovely way to remember him. And he is in a velvet bag inside the urn. Even my mother didn’t get a velvet bag inside her urn! The whole experience went so smoothly, making a difficult time a little easier. A class act!”

“Thanks for your caring and compassionate treatment of Isabella and me! I would give you an A+ in all categories.”

“Glad you are here. Molly’s paw print is loved. We would never have thought of such a great way to remember her. You are wonderful. Thank you.”

“Thank you, Bobbie Ruth. You put an unexpected amount of love and thought into what you do, at times when we’ve most needed that. Maizie and Lucy were our first cats, ever. They were each with us over eighteen years, and to lose them both within a space of about six months is heartbreaking. Your kindness and attention to detail help us pick up the pieces.

“We will love them as long as we live, and if it’s possible, longer.”

“Monday July 21, 2014 was an absolute terrible day, we had to put our beloved ‘Jack’ down. We would like to ‘thank you’ for your caring and thoughtful manor in which we were treated. We would highly recommend your facility. The memorial package was wonderful, the paw print and tuffs of fur. Our little bundle of spunk. Thank you.”

“Thank you so much for the care you gave my wonderful friend Willie! I miss him more than I can say, and I thank God for the 11 1/2 years he was with me!

“You did a wonderful job taking care of my beloved Willie!”

“I lost my service dog, Romy, on Aug 20, 2014 & Kulshan Vet told us about Life Cycle. They could not have been sweeter or more sensitive to our loss & did an amazing job for us! I have shared pictures of the beautiful box & blue velvet bag that contain our sweet Romy to so many people. We, also, received a plaster paw print, ink paw print & a small heart shaped box with some of his fur. This was my second service dog I’ve lost & my only regret is Life Cycle wasn’t around for us then! I couldn’t recommend them more.”

“Bobbie Ruth is so understanding when it comes to the loss of your pet….I loved the fact that she said she was going to “get your girl” when she went back to pick up our Beagle Molly’s remains. That was a nice personal touch. The clay paw print was a welcome touch as well along with the digital paw print. It is so hard to lose a beloved pet and our Beagle, Molly, was 16 and truly a huge part of our family. She put up a good fight…”

“My fiance and I just had to say good bye to our 6 year old chihuahua that passed away early Saturday morning from natural causes. I came across this company by Google and after speaking with Bobbie Ruth I knew this is where we wanted to take our beloved MIMI ..well after i picked up the care package i was in shock to see that somebody is passionate about what they do that they go above and beyond any expectations of their customers and for that my fiance and I thank you so much.”

“My family had to send our 11 year old Boxer, Harley over the rainbow bridge last week. Bobbie Ruth was so wonderful, compassionate, and caring about us and how we honored Harley. She presented us with a precious package that really seemed exceptional. She is professional and does an amazing job. She also included a pamphlet in with several wonderful things. We were concerned on how to tell our 3 year old grandson about his best buddy is gone. The information truly helped us tremendously. I can’t thank Life Cycle Pet enough.”

“I just want to say thank you for the professional care you took for the cremation of my cat, Katie. Your kindness and consideration made this time easier to get through. I highly recommend Life Cycle Pet Cremation.”

“What a heart warming experience! We couldn’t have picked a better place to have take care of our beloved pet! Thank you so much!”

“Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know how grateful Sherrie and I are for your handling of Henrie. We loved her very much and your treating her with dignity and respect was very much appreciated. The tuft of Henrie’s fur was very, very special.”

“Thank you for handling Missy’s cremation. The package you made for us is very nice and struck just the right balance of emotions.”

“What a beautiful memoriam you created for our special boy. It gives me so much comfort to touch his paw print plaque, to feel his fur, to open the chest and see the beautiful velvet bag, knowing his ashes are so beautifully preserved. We also feel so good about the fact that, once we had to leave Malcolm at the vets, he was in wonderful, compassionate care with you! That means so much to us. He was treated with love, respect and kindness. Thank you, with our deepest gratitude, for all you did for Malcolm. We miss him, but he is alive in our hearts and memories.”

“Thank you for providing a wonderful service. For someone like me who has only 4-legged children, it is a comfort to know someone cares.”

“There are no words to express how thankful I am for all your care and compassion. You made one of the saddest days of my life easier, so that I could grieve as I needed to.”

“I want you to know that Life Cycle Pet Cremation helped make the passing of our beloved “sister” a beautiful event. Your loving consideration plus the deluxe after-care package were a wonderful gift! It all still resides on a shelf above Missy’s bed, an “altar” to her memory! I’ve been sure to let every visitor know how important Life Cycle’s contribution was to this, which turned out to be a surprisingly beautiful time in our lives.”

“I wanted to take a moment to thank you for helping us get through our dog Benson’s death. It has been very difficult, but your support, compassion and thoughtful handling of his remains has truly helped us! Thank you so much. You are a great person and we appreciate everything you’ve done.”

“I would like to thank you folks for what you did for Tazz and my family. You folks made it be a calming time. I am recommending you folks to other people who have pets. Very loving and understanding when a family loses a family member. Thank you for coming out and getting Tazz.”

“Thank you for your kindness. You took care with Amber and we appreciated all the extra things you provided. The pamphlet on coping when a pet dies was very helpful.

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“The price of the unconditional love we receive from our precious animal companions is the unspeakable grief that we experience when we lose them. Bobbie Ruth, you have been there for us when we lost our dogs Jujube, Greta, and Amos, and every time, your compassion and grace have helped us navigate those terrible losses. Thank you for what you’ve done for us in helping us honor and memorialize our babies, till we meet them again at Rainbow Bridge. With deepest gratitude,”

“It was a true gift to have your service during a difficult time of saying goodbye to my amazing Raven. It is with heartfelt gratitude that I say thank you. Your compassion, help and gentle guidance guided me with grace through the whole process. Truly befitting for my magnificent Raven. Thank you so very much.”

“I was treated with a great deal of respect. It was apparent my deceased dog was in very good hands. Thank you.”

“This experience was wonderful – a dream come true! The tragic loss of my beloved Byron after 10 years together left me heart broken. The vet’s office said that they could take care of it [the cremation], but at some place they had never been to. All they could say was that they never had any complaints [about the cremation service]. Byron deserved the best, his body deserved respect, and I deserved a proper goodbye. It was the last thing I would ever do for him and it had to be perfect. Life Cycle was the perfect place with the perfect people. I got my goodbye and he got dignity. If you are considering Life Cycle Pet Cremation please do yourself a favor and just do it. You will be glad you did!!!”

“Thank you for your sympathy and kindness. We really appreciate the support you provided.”

“I just wanted to thank you for the service you provide. Bobbie Ruth was so kind from the first phone call. The office is comfortable and spiritual feeling. It has been difficult since Seeka had to go but now she is resting on our night stand in her beautiful wooden box. 6 1/2 years was not nearly long enough but with having her cremated it feels a little better.”

“Life Cycle is the Best. They are very caring and so helpful. The memories that they offer are timeless. I tell all my pet families about your service. Thank you.”

“Wonderful people and service. Thanks for everything.”

“Thank you, with all my heart, for taking care of my little girl. Ferguson was part of my life through the good and bad years. She warmed herself next to me by the fireplace. She watched me leave for runs and for work from the upstairs window of every place we lived. She played, she snuggled, and she talked to me. Even though she was already gone when we brought her to your facility, to talk with her one last time in your Reflection Room, and to know that when she left my gasp she was going to be treated with dignity and respect was so important to me.”

“The lovely after-care package was very helpful in our grieving process.”

“Thank you for the excellent care of Gwinnie! We know that she was treated with love and respect.

“The lovely after-care package was very helpful in our grieving process.”

“Thank you for your kind words and compassion in taking care of my very special boy Tucker.

“I’ve shared with my veterinarian and will my friends what a wonderful service you offer to the community and how comforting it has been to me.

“Again, thank you so much.”

“Last fall, my partner and I had to put our 18 year old kitty to sleep. He was just very old, and had used up all of his nine lives. It meant so much to us to have Bobbie Ruth and Life Cycle not only nearby, but to have so many thoughtful services provided along the way helped ease the pain of losing our kitty. I will most definitely always Life Cycle in the future, and recommend them to anyone who wants cremation for their furry family members.”

“Thank you so much for taking such good care of Spot. Your genuine compassion and respect for Spot made a gloomy day a little brighter. I will definitely recommend your services to all of my friends.”

Life Cycle was also privileged to provide aftercare for Gordy, several months after Spot’s passing.

“Thank you so much for Lucy’s after-care package!! I love it! The box is gorgeous and it means a lot to have her fur and paw print!”

“I recently lost my beloved cat, Mr. Stash, to kidney failure. Bobbie Ruth was so very kind and caring. I know my cat was in good hands. I’d highly recommend Life Cycle Pet Cremation to anyone who has lost a beloved furry friend. The service is top notch, and our pets are treated with dignity and respect. Thank you, Bobbie Ruth! You really helped me through a difficult time.”

“Your business is a very caring, loving, well-run, and much needed service in Whatcom County. I would never take my beloved pet anywhere else now that I know there is a business that really truly cares.”

“Omg. I just now opened your bag. You were awesome!! Thank you so much for treating my little Jasper so special. You went beyond what I expected in such a sweet way. He might have been just a foster dog, but he was special. And you made him that way forever. Thank you sooo much.”

“We just lost our 15 1/2 year old chihuahua Peanut on Dec 28. We are so heart-broken. Bobbie Ruth was so comforting and caring when she picked Peanut up. I was thankful when she was getting him ready to go our other Chi came over to Peanut like she was saying goodbye. The process for all of us to say goodbye was not rushed. We got Peanut back today. The aftercare package is so comforting. It was so thoughtfully and carefully put together. We will have it forever to remember our sweet little man. Thank you Bobbie Ruth.”

“Thank you so much for all you have done for my Sylvie and for my family.”

“I just lost my best friend and the one thing I loved the most, my dog Thor. It’s been very hard, and I thought it’d be horrible to go pick up his ashes. But Bobbie Ruth Langley, the person who did the cremation, was very respectful and kind. She made it a bit easier on me to pick Thor up, and I really appreciated that. I highly recommend their services to anybody who loses their beloved pets.”

“We just wanted to thank you so much for the very beautiful work you did in helping us with one of the worst days we could have imagined. You took wonderful care of our beautiful cat Manooti in November and we will just never regret our decision in traveling up to your beautiful space. We cherish the beautiful paw prints, fur, and special words we will have forever to remind us of him daily. We are just very impressed with you and your service. Thank you so much again!”

Einstein (on right) with pal Molly

“Having Einstein with me is such a comfort. I will always treasure his paw print and fur. Thank you for giving me a wonderful way to remember him. I learned years ago that the day you bond with a pet is the day you must begin to mourn their departure. Knowing that from the very beginning does not it any easier but it does make the time more precious.”

“Thank you for your handling Samantha’s cremation and for the beautiful after-care package. I was never truly comfortable with ‘sending them out’, which until you opened, was our only option here. It is so much nicer to be able to bring them directly to you, and know that you will handle everything with the utmost care. I am just so glad that your service is now available right here at home. It just gives much more peace of mind to have everything done quickly and in such a caring and professional manner, and to have such nice options for personalizing the keepsake items in the after-care package. Everything I received looked beautiful. I will definitely not hesitate to refer friends and family to you in the future. Thank you!”

“We can’t thank Bobbie Ruth enough for the compassion and dignity she gave to our 14 yr old baby Chaz. He is in a lovely box and can’t say enough how much that his paw print and some of his hair in a heart box has meant to us. We feel he is always going to be with us in spirit. Thank you Life Cycle Pet Cremation.”

“Thank you so much, Bobbie Ruth, for all you have done for me and for giving such beauty to my Bootsie’s memory. I love the prints of Bootsie’s paw and nose. So precious! I love and appreciate everything in the after-care package. Bootsie’s name and dates are so nicely done on a lovely high-quality urn. Everything was done perfectly. Your kindness lifted such a burden and has brought me peace.”

“Thank you so much for your compassionate and thoughtful work. I’ve never had a pet cremated before and didn’t know quite what to expect (except what another client had told me about your service). Your kindness and very personal approach is so appreciated. And the beautiful paw-print plaque, heart-box with Jessy’s tail-hair, and lovely packaging of her ashes are going a long way towards helping these broken hearts to heal.”

“Sunday March 8th our precious Chihuahua Lucy, 15, was put to rest to join her life mate Max ( Dauschaund/ Chihuahua mix, 14 1/2 years old). Our family lost Max suddenly due to a brain tumor in November 2014. The decision was made to put Max to rest at our vets office (did not know of any other option) and allow them to arrange his cremation with a 3rd party. I personally cried for weeks and weeks not knowing how his body was treated after death. It was such a cold ending it felt as I set his lifeless body down onto a cold exam room table and walked out the door. It was not encouraged by staff to give me time to grieve a bit before leaving him. I mention this experience only to compare our experience with Life Cycle. The loss of 2 pets within 3 months is devastating enough and I could not bare the thought of having the experience with Max be repeated with Lucy. I called Mobile Vets till I found one that had the warmth and kindness I felt comfortable with and made arrangements. I had a friend share Life Cycle with me 2 days previous. I called late on Saturday night and my call was returned promptly. Bobbie Ruth agreed to meet us on Sunday even though she wasn’t officially open. When we pulled up with our lifeless Lucy devastated she greeted our family including a 3 year old Chihuahua/Schnauzer with compassion. We were kindly given all the time we needed with Lucy to grieve. Our after care package was so beautifully arranged and delivered to us due to scheduling conflicts. I cannot rave enough about this service. Lucy’s end of life was honored and our family can have peace knowing that! Thank you Bobbie Ruth!!”

“I just wanted to take this time to thank you for the special care you gave my sweet Olivia after her passing. I can tell just by the neat detail of her bag of items that you looked after her. We still miss her so much, but have many memories of the special years we had with her.”

“Thank you so much for your exceptional care of Teddibear. You and your company provided a level of care and comfort that is unmatched. The loss of my best friend resonates so deep in my heart and knowing she was shown respect and love in her transition heals a bit of my heart.”

“I can’t think of words that adequately describe your services: Exemplary? Outstanding?? Cosmically Superior??? I’ve had many beloved dogs cremated over the past 66 years, by other companies whose prices were more than yours. All I received with my pet’s cremains were reasonably attractive containers. Therefore my husband and I were flabbergasted, touched, and so very grateful for your services to our dear Gabe in October 2014. Not only did we receive a lovely container for his ashes, but all the extra gifts–the memorial card with his inked paw print, the clay casting wall hanging of his paw, the certificate of cremation, and the snip of his hair in its own heart-shaped box–whoever put these items together used such care and respect towards Gabe that it eased our broken hearts more than I can say. We treasure the mementos you generously provided. Your wonderful service made such a difference during a difficult time. THANK YOU!”

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your compassion and the excellent care taken on behalf of our precious Albert on the final day of his earthly life. I felt it was not so much an ending, rather a transition…truly a beautiful one.”

“I just wanted to say thank you so much for your loving care of Nellie and the cremation process. We loved our after care package and the special gifts of remembrance. Thank you again so much for helping make the process easier and smooth. I appreciated how you came into our house and petted Nellie and treated her like a part of our family rather than just a body. We will happily refer people to you as we were very impressed.”

“Thx so much for taking such good care of Miles. You provide a wonderful service. My husband was very impressed with the nice package you put together. Thx for everything. Will definitely tell all of our friends.”

“With deepest sincerity, I would like to thank you for all that you did in the aftercare of our neighbor’s sweet dog, Rudi. I know that his parents were comforted greatly by how caring and respectful you were, especially when one them was, unfortunately, out of town at the time. Rudi’s Mommy was very relieved and grateful that you would travel so far to help her and she loved you right away.

“I cannot go without noting how superbly done the “After-Care Package” was … a lasting Memorial and a beautiful display.

“Thank you, Bobbie Ruth, for creating this much-needed service for pet owners in our area. We need to let everyone know that they have a choice, when the time comes. “Life Cycle Pet Cremation” is here to help comfort us and honor our pets with the utmost admiration.

“… on another note, I am very sorry that I wasn’t aware of the “Floating Lantern Pet Memorial” at Lake Samish. I will definitely plan on joining you next September and help pass the word along. How amazingly breathtaking … simply stunning! So many little souls …

“What did we ever do without you?”

“Losing Max on Monday was one of the most painful experiences I’ve had. Our 9.5 years together was so full and rich with such clearly reciprocated love that when he passed I felt a vacuous hole in my heart and home. The space you created allowed me to honor Max the way he deserved, and the items you prepared for me are now the most precious things in my home. I was so scared that picking up his remains yesterday would just add to my grief, but amazingly, I am having the opposite experience. Although his passing is still heartbreaking, I found almost immediate comfort upon seeing how well you cared for him. Having “him” home helps me feel less alone, and the thoughtful creation of his nose print, paw casting, and other items helps me believe that I did all I could to show respect for his amazing beautiful life. That you didn’t think I was crazy for making my dog a boutonnière was a gift in itself. Thank you for doing what you do, I imagine it is not without emotional challenge. I will surely recommend your services to any friends in need in the future.”

“When our dear dog, Toby, passed away, we were in grief and chose to have him cremated and to go to the apple orchard. Three years later, I knew that was a mistake and we chose differently for Mandy. Thank you for all of the love and care you put into this process. I was floored. We adopted Mandy 12 years ago. When we gave her a final send-off on the beach, it was beautiful. Your wooden box, paw print ornament, tuft of fur, paw print and poem—I was beyond grateful. I wish we had done this for Toby as well. Thank you so much for your service and for the care and thought that goes into it.”

“I recently lost my Louie, And he was sent over to your facility. I was just his foster mom, but he had been with me for a year. We had become very attached to him. But due to an un-for seen illness he was relieved of his pain and misery.

“I was so lifted by your care of him and the items that you gave back to me. We are placing him with our other beloved pets that have crossed over.”

“I just wanted to express our sincere appreciation for the beautiful, caring remembrance of our sweet girl. Everything you did has such a special touch and I know our beloved dog was given her final resting place with dignity and respect.

“I know each time I saw you, I was so overcome with emotion that I could not express any of my feelings and gratitude. I feel so fortunate to have been referred to you by Vicki. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.”

“I was so grateful for Bobbie Ruth’s compassion when she came to our home. She was very empathetic to what we were going through. Our baby was taken with a pillow under her head, and a blanket around her. I would recommend Life Cycle Pet Cremation to anyone who has the very difficult task of deciding the final resting place for their loved ones.”

“We recently said goodbye to our little boy Chuck.

“Chuck was a rescue… although we often wonder who really rescued who? This amazing little boy showed us the true meaning of unconditional love and devotion. He was the purest of souls.

“The process of saying goodbye was agonizing – one of the hardest things that we have ever had to do!

“We will never forget our little boy, and thanks to Bobbie Ruth and her services at Life Cycle Pet Cremation, those memories will never be far from reach.”

“Bobbie Ruth was so soothing. I had a very hard time letting go of Mea, Bobbie Ruth reassured me she would take good care of her and even offered to come back in a couple hours (I live 20 minutes away). When I went to pick-up Mea’s ashes I felt like Bobbie Ruth truly cared. She kept Mea’s stuffed duck by her up to cremation. This meant a lot to me. Thank you for your kind compassionate care.

“Here is one of the many pictures I have of Mea. I thought this would be a good one as she has her duck!

“She was such a sweet girl. She would carefully carry that duck everywhere with her.

“When we added our dog Rigby to our family we had to replace the duck many times because he would shred it. It would upset Mea so much she would bark @ him & look at us to save her duck.

“I miss her. She was such a sweet girl.”

“Our pets become such a big part of our lives. When they pass on from this life, they leave a big hole in our lives and an even bigger hole in our hearts. Our boy, Taroh, brought us so much joy. He gave his lifetime of service and unconditional love to us.

“We are so grateful to Life Cycle Pet Cremation for being a part of his burial process. From the time that we contact you to the time we picked up his After-Care Package, Life Cycles did a phenomenal job. The Reflection Room was warm and comforting and even though our hearts were utterly shattered at the time, we felt a sense of calm and peacefulness there.

“Thank you for taking care of Taroh’s body with such gentle care and thank you for taking care of his sweet old, worn out body in a compassionate and respectful manner.

“When we got home, we could tell that the After-Care Package was also done with intention and thoughtful care and it touched our hearts again. We will always remember how Life Cycle treated and took care of us during that difficult phase.

“Your work is both meaningful and important to us and many others in the community.”

“It has been seven days since we lost our beautiful, sweet Loki. And, while his passing has not been easy to accept, your kindness and sympathy during this difficult time has brought tremendous comfort.

“We are so grateful for the compassionate service you provide. Loki was our precious baby and letting him go is heart-breaking. We were so grateful when Cedar Grove Veterinary recommended Life Cycle Pet Cremation and stated you would pick him up from our home. That alone lifted a tremendous burden. And, then you arrived and walked into one of our darkest moments – with your heart open and full of compassion. Just as mine was collapsing into darkness.

“Your kind words and patience with our grieving family will always be remembered. Your physical acts – wrapping Loki in his favorite blankie, allowing me to carry him to your car, and your gentle assurances of his care during the process – were done with deep compassion and respect.

“Your love of all creatures is also apparent in your after-care package. It means so much to us to have his paw print and the little tuft of hair from our little (almost bald) Sphynx’s tail. It’s obvious this was done with respect and care. Thank you. You’ve helped make a devastating loss more bearable.”

“Thanks again for your work with Jewely, we’re really pleased with the keepsakes!”

“I will recommend your services any time I have a friend whose pet dies. I was impressed with how personable you were, and that it only took one day to get Bobby’s ashes back. I also appreciated that there were no large bone fragments like there were for my other bunny (different company)! The price was also good, and the urn is tasteful and not morbid-looking. ?Thank you!”

“I wanted to say THANK YOU, once again, for the kind, caring, loving service that you provide. It absolutely meant the world too me when Mike and I lost our beloved AMAZING GRACE at the Brookfield Vet Hospital in Redmond, WA. I called you early that day and told you that I wanted to drive her body up to your facility. You were so warm and compassionate on the phone. You were wonderful to accommodate me on such a short notice.

“It was important to me to take that last drive with her. She absolutely loved the car, as strange as that may seem. You were there to welcome Grace and me and I will never forget your care and compassion. Your facility is amazingly peaceful and just what I needed at that time. I truly was with her, right to the end.

“I ordered a special urn (PetTribute’s Sleeping Cat Urn) and the after-care package. Mike is having the after-care package items framed at Fourth Corner Frames (thank you SO much for your recommendation). We have placed Grace’s urn in her favorite bed, in front of the living room fireplace. She is with us always, still.

“You also recommended the Humane Society of Whatcom County for grief support. THANK YOU!! So, so helpful and I have met some wonderful folks there.

“I cannot say enough about YOU and your wonderful facility. As you know, I talk a lot and I intend to tell everybody that I know about Lifecycle Pet Cremation in Bellingham, WA.”

“Thank you for your comforting words this afternoon. Your assistance, and letting us have some solemn time with our beloved late Bon Bon, was very important and valuable to us. We could see that you have a very sympathetic gentle heart. We always believe Bon Bon deserves the best whenever in life or in eternity.

“Thank you again for being so friendly, informative and at the same time very professional.”

“I just want to thank you for the beautiful care package you made for Gimlet. Everything was put together so well – I especially love the heart-shaped box with her hair clipping.

“Thank you also for taking the time to talk to me about her, she was such an important part of my life and I’m so grateful she chose me as her “mom” – I will always miss my Gimmie Girl…”

“Thank you so much for taking care of my Boo. I’m still very sad but I’m coming around. I love the little wooden heart(*) and the tag that went through the cremation process. Boo’s remains were very interesting(**) and his beak was pretty much intact.

“It is a wonderful and calming service for a heart breaking situation. Losing my little bird was life altering for me but I feel I honored him with this after care.

“Thanks again for being there for Boo and me.”

*Leslie purchased the Tribute Heart Memorial Keepsake.
**Boo was a Love Bird. Rather than grinding Boo’s remains, the beautiful little bones and bone fragments were placed in a small clear bag and left intact for Leslie to see.

To: Bobbie Ruth Langley, Life Cycle Pet Cremation

Bobbie Ruth – Since our dog, Charlie, was euthanized on May 25th, 2016, I’ve been intending to let you know how important you were to me and my husband on that day. It’s been a while, but I think you’ll remember us as I describe that day.

Our dog, Charlie, was a magnificent Great Pyrenees. He was huge, 154 lbs., but he was the most gentle soul you ever would meet. He was a gentle giant. [/two_thirds_last]

Everybody loved Charlie. He was old, 13 years old, and we’d been told for a number of years that his breed generally only lived to be around 10 years old, as generally the larger the breed the shorter their life span. We had known for several years Charlie had been declining. We had been giving him numerous medications on a daily basis for a few years, including pain pills and pills for inflammation and arthritis. It was becoming harder and harder for Charlie to even get on his feet anymore. The last few weeks he was no longer able to go on walks, to get up the short ramp into our vehicle for the rides he loved to go on, and at the last to even walk the few steps to the yard to relieve himself.

Our vet, Dr. Squibb at North Cascade Veterinary Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, is a wonderful vet and person. He’d monitored and healed Charlie for years, as had Dr. Howland for years before. Dr. Squibb had told us there was nothing more to be done for Charlie, and we’d know when it was time.

We knew it was time, and yet we were unable to let go for a little while, and then, one day, I knew it had to be then. I contacted Dr. Squibb, and we agreed he would come to our house the next early evening to put Charlie to sleep. I then contacted you, Bobbie Ruth, and you agreed to come to our house at the appointed time to take Charlie’s body, after he was euthanized, to be cremated.

I had been given your name a few weeks earlier by North Cascade Veterinary Hospital, after an appointment for Charlie when we knew it was near the time. I had called you and asked for some information from you. You invited me to visit your office and have a tour of your premises. So I did go to your business during the next week, and met you and completed the one-page paperwork which you kept and filed for when we would need you. You asked me if I wanted a tour of your facility and I said yes. You spent a great deal of time showing everything to me, answering all of my questions and explaining everything in detail to me, in your calm, professional and supportive manner. You explained that I would be able to get a hold of you at anytime, you would always be available day or night, to pick up Charlie’s body, and that you would come to our house to pick up and transport Charlie’s body back to your facility, where he would be cremated, even tho we live quite a ways out of Bellingham, in Acme. So, I felt I had everything arranged, and in place that I could have, prior to when the time came. That made me feel more at ease somehow, that I now knew what to do when the time came, to take care of Charlie at the end.

So that day came, on May 25th, 2016. My husband and I spent our last day with Charlie, and at the appointed time Dr. Squibb and his assistant arrived, and they helped Carlie leave this world. You had arrived a short while before Charlie was gone, and you sat with us as we all sat surrounding Charlie as he left this world. My husband and I were grief stricken, crying and heartbroken. You offered a shoulder to cry on, Kleenex, kindness, and words of comfort and support, and when we were ready to part with Charlie, you gave him a dignity that is generally only shown/provided to humans.

You brought out a gurney and stretcher from your vehicle and put the stretcher on the ground where Carlie lay, and Dr. Squibb and my husband and you lifted Charlie to the gurney and then covered Charlie. You wheeled him on the gurney to your vehicle and slid him on the folding gurney into the back of your vehicle. You removed the cover from Charlie’s face and stepped away again, so my husband and I could say our final goodbye to Charlie.

As we watched you drive away with Charlie I knew that you would be handling him with care and respect in this last part of his journey. It was comforting to me to know that. Thank you for treating Charlie like that.

You called 3 days later to tell me Charlie’s ashes were ready to be picked up.

I know this is a long letter. It is difficult for me to put all of this into words. I just wanted to try and put into words what Charlie meant to us, and what it meant to us to know he would be treated as you treated him, even in death. You are a very special person to be doing this, it’s not only that you are taking care of our beloved pets in such a loving manner, but you also show such empathy and kindness for the pet owner who is going through a very emotional, traumatic time. Your presence was calming, comforting and powerful, and gave order and guidance to us when we were distraught and unsure as to our next step of letting go of Charlie.

I’ve been telling friends and relatives of your service/business the last month, and when the time comes, a lot of people will be contacting you. But we are retired and don’t have a computer, so if you would be able to put any, or all of this letter on your website, please do so. Your business, and you are very much needed, and I would recommend you to anyone that asked.

“We want to thank you for coming to our house to pick up our cat, Daphne. Having to say goodbye to her was a difficult thing to do. You eased our sadness by being there to take her to the final step, the cremation. We certainly will share our experience with Life Cycle with our many pet-owner friends.”

“Thank you so much for providing such wonderful care and after-life services for my beloved CRASH!”

“Hi Bobbie Ruth. We wanted to thank you for your care and compassion this morning while we were saying goodbye to our beloved Ginger. We know it’s your job and you probably hear this all the time but you really are a wonderful person to deal with in such a tragic situation. We appreciate your patience, kindness and gentleness so much.”

[October 2016] I just lost my sweet baby girl of almost 10 years. I found her at a pound when she was 3 months old; she would of been 10 on November 29th of this year. She was my whole world and I had to make the most hardest and heartbreaking decision of putting her to sleep.

“Abby was a dog that was so full of life. What she loved most in the world was swimming, her balls, children and her mom. Three months ago, she was diagnosed with an extremely rare bone marrow cancer called multiple myeloma. She first developed vestibular peripheral disease back at the end of May of this year, yet bounced back! Sadly, due to the cancer, she developed detached retinas resulting in hemorrhaging behind her eyes, resulting in complete blindness. This didn’t stop her from wanting to play fetch and and go swimming. Wasn’t long until she developed hyperviscosity syndrome…I got married August 27th of this year. I asked her to please, with everything she had, to hold on because I had to have her with me on my big day. She answered my prayer and was strong enough to walk down the aisle and be by my side. Sadly, about a week and a half ago, she just became incredibly weak. She was completely incontinent and eventually couldn’t walk at all. Then Saturday, October 1, 2016 I made the decision to let her go. I laid with her the night before and she laid her head on mine. I believe she was telling me it was time to let her go. So that day, she seemed unresponsive to everything and everyone. My husband and I loaded her in the car with me laying by her side. We drove her to one of her favorite beaches and I’ll never forget that when he opened the back door, for the first time that day, she lifted her head to the ocean and sniffed the air, then slowly lowered her head once again.

“When I [went to Life Cycle] to pick up Abby, I started to cry. [Bobbie Ruth] led me to a side room while I waited to pick up my princess. There were 2 dogs present [Beatrice & Ty Langley] when I got there and they sat with me waiting, giving me much needed comfort. When she came back with Abby, she listened to my story and let me cry. I know I only spoke with her for a short while, but her compassion meant the world to me. She didn’t rush me out, but just let me talk.

“Thank you so so much for providing such a comforting environment during this extremely hard time. Thank you and thank you to the companions that sat with me and let me pet them. All I can say is, your company and staff did a wonderful job in comforting a hurting mom. Thank you,thank you, thank you.

This is long overdue but I wanted to be sure you know how much your services meant in the process of Bailey’s passing. You helped make that as peaceful and holistic an experience as possible. I still mourn her but know due to you and our vet it was the best it could have been. Again, great thanks and appreciation.

“I am deeply grateful for your support and love through the complete process of the cremation of my sweet Ziaa. You hold a place in my heart. Thank you!”

“Radiant Heart and the team behind it is truly wonderful. They went above and beyond for my precious kitty. they helped me out with everything and they made me a beautiful necklace! The quality is perfect. This is a beautiful business, I’m glad that they are here for when our beloveds cross over the rainbow bridge. Thank you Raidiant Heart! ????????”

“From the moment we called to set an appointment to bring our Cat Mika to Radiant Heart, through the process of dropping off our precious Pet to be cremated to the moment we came to pick her remains up we knew we were in the right place at the right time.

“A bad day was made infinitely better and we were greeted with kindness & understanding. It made our loss a bit easier to accept knowing she was being taken care of with dignity and respect.

“We had to drive a bit out of our way, but the experience made the trip acceptable & inconsequential.”

“On July 30th we lost our sweet girl Lucy to old age and natural causes. She was an awesome Prairie Dog as they all are and gave us many years of love and fun taking care of her. She will be deeply missed by Sharon and I as well as our other Prairie Dogs Mojo and Molly. We have used Radiant Heart’s services twice before and it was a positive amazing experience so it was obvious there was only one place to go. Thanks again to Bobby Ruth and all the staff for their professional and compassionate service, highly recommended!”

“When we lost Toulouse (2002-2022), we lost a dear member of our family. She was a remarkably healthy twenty year old who remained feisty, elegant, and loving until her last day. Despite her age, we were caught by surprise when the time came unexpectedly to say goodbye, and I cannot thank the Radiant Heart team enough for stepping in to handle her with grace and care as we worked through a difficult transition. Mary Jo was warm and caring on the phone, and Bobby Ruth was a comforting, kind presence during our brief interaction when picking up our beautiful heart box of fur clippings. The fur clippings were clearly done with love and care, and are a memento that we treasure. We also received a complimentary packet with much-needed information about the grieving process which has been a great help. Thank you, Radiant Heart team, for providing such a valuable service, bringing us the comfort we needed and the honor we wanted for our precious Toulouse.”

“It’s been 15 years since we bought her home and now 1 week since our Penny died, we miss her dearly, a piece of the puzzle missing here at home now. She will never be forgotten for all the joy she gave to our family. We brought her home. Thanks Radiant Heart for taking care of our Penny! “

“Mr Max died a few weeks ago. He came to our home when he was ten years old and blind. From day one, Max taught me to take things as they come. He found his way up stairs, out dog doors, and down many trails. He was kind, silly and perfect. He died at 16 years with quiet dignity. Radiant Heart helped us to make Max’s final arrangements as dignified and caring as he was. Thank you all.”

“It’s hard to put into words how wonderful the people are at Radiant Heart. After Olivia’s passing, they came to our home and picked her up in the most gentle and caring way. One of the most difficult things for us was not having Olivia with us anymore, but thanks to Radiant Heart she was back home in a week. Her urn box is gorgeous, the paw print and nose print are so beautifully done and the heart-shaped box with her fur is something we will treasure for the rest of our lives. Thank you Mary Jo and Bobbie for your kindness, compassion and your dedication to us and to our sweet Olivia!”

“Soon after we moved to Bellingham, our beloved youngish cat Reggie unexpectedly fell ill and passed away. We feel so lucky to have such amazing folks help Reggie through his journey. At the end, we selected Radiant Heart for their services. We’ve had many kitties and have experienced many pet cremation services, but Radiant Heart uniquely stood out from them all. The people there are warm and friendly and the facility has a beautiful, artful and calm atmosphere. The website was informative and offered one of the best explanations of aquamation we’ve seen. We were so impressed at the container artwork and appreciate their support of quality artists. Bobbie Ruth and her staff made a difficult time not only less painful, but provided care and warmth to us. Thank you for offering such wonderful and needed services to our community!”

(February 2024) “I have been employed by Radiant Heart for several years. I love what we do to make pet grief and loss as easy as possible for hurting owners. Although this is the 2nd pet we’ve had at Radiant Heart, losing my cocker spaniel Reggie was different. He was my sidekick thru breast cancer in 2011 (many naps together when I was dealing with chemo) and as I have watched him age over the years, it truly broke my heart – these guys just don’t live long enough.

“Thank you. To Dr. Claire (MadronaVet.com) for your gentle kindness and compassion in helping Reggie transition across the rainbow bridge. To Kathy for sneaking him some nose kisses. To Bobbie Ruth for creating lovely ink prints and Vale for the perfect clay paw prints. To Kelsie for placing him gently into the crematorium (although not there at the time, I have seen you provide respect for each animal you work with).  To my precious friend, Mary Jo for your willingness to bring Reggie back home to me. The after-care package is beautiful, something we will treasure. I will be forever grateful for Radiant Heart.”

(May 2024) “I was out of town when my Jackie boy got really sick and it was time for him to cross over the rainbow bridge. Jack was 13 years old and I had already made arrangements for his aftercare a few months prior. When the day came for him to cross over, he was with my elderly mother that does not drive. Jack was 110 lbs in his prime and about 70-75 when he needed to go to the emergency vet. I was frantically calling everyone I know to help het him to the vet and to help my mom get him the care he needed. It was a holiday weekend and no in-home vets were available so we had no choice but to use the emergency vet across town. My mother could not get our very sick boy into the car nor drive him so she called radiant Hearts for recommendations. They came to get my boy AND my mother. They took them both to the emergency vet with Jackie in a blanket and pillow. They even called the vet in advance telling them to come out to the van so my boy would not be stressed in his final moments. My mon got to hold him while he crossed over. They then drove my mom home and took my boy for his pre-arranged aftercare. I am humbled at the love and compassion of this company. I will sing its praises to all I can and will continue to use services as necessary. A huge thank you with all of my heart to you.”

(March 2024) “In Japan, bone picking is actually a traditional ritual of intricacy for cremation ceremonies; I’m so, eternally grateful I got to accidentally experience it here with my soul cat, as a foreigner in the States.
In fact, I think it was the most important part of her cremation in the end, that I got to pick up her beautiful bones myself. I remember feeling an immediate sense of peace for the first time since she passed that day, as soon as I picked up her warm bones in my hands from the infant pan.

“Everyday I wake up & am so grateful to be surrounded at home by all the keepsakes we made during our visit. It was definitely the right decision to visit you all the way to and from LA. Sending you all Endless Thank you’s.”

We never felt rushed or pressured. They walked us through every option and helped us choose the most beautiful glass memorial to remember our cat, Luna. It brings us so much comfort to have it in our home.”

“The kindness and compassion we were shown by Radiant Heart during our darkest day was a true blessing. They treated our sweet Max with such dignity. We are forever grateful.”

Knowing our beloved dog never left their care gave us incredible peace of mind. The entire process was handled with professionalism and a level of empathy that truly helped us heal.

We never felt rushed or pressured. They walked us through every option and helped us choose the most beautiful glass memorial to remember our cat, Luna. It brings us so much comfort to have it in our home.”

“The kindness and compassion we were shown by Radiant Heart during our darkest day was a true blessing. They treated our sweet Max with such dignity. We are forever grateful.”