When you hear the words Pet Cemetery, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Possibly Stephen King's fantastic horrifying novel "Pet Cemetery?" That's pretty much what I think. My first Pet Cemetery, or shall I rephrase it as: "Pet Memorial" I've ever visited. With the visions of a dark gloomy setting in mind, this was the complete opposite.

 

 

Considered the most beautiful "Pet Memorial" in the country it's widely speed out with scenic views everywhere. The landscaping is designed especially for memorialization of Animals including Cats, Dogs, Horses, Birds as well as other Pets that owners and Veterinarians desire to bury.

The park was designed in 1982 by Abbey Glen who's a Chief Architect of the U.S. Veterans' Cemeteries. Like any cemetery, the Abbey Glen Memorial Park is deeded for use of the final resting place for Animals only and plans to stay that way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The look and atmosphere of a beautifully manicured park

 

Serenity Valley

 

 

 

 

 

ONE SMALL FURRY FRIEND

There was in our home, this small furry friend
Who didn't ask to come into our lives
Who didn't require much help or care
Who didn't cost us anything, but a little food
Who only asked for some of our love and attention

This friend of ours didn't hurt anyone
By thought or deed—he tried only to please
All of our friend's life spent
Trying to make us happy
He asked for so little, but gave so much
Never was he too tired, too hungry
Never too sick to show us love
In every way possible, he demonstrated his love
With the tilt of his head, the sparkle in his eye
The wag of his tail
How he waited for us to show him some attention
So he could show us his love
How he lived the Golden Rule

This friend was one of our family
A most important part of our lives
He is sadly missed, but we are so much better
For his having shared his life with us
We can think–of nothing, and perhaps
No one that has better taught us
To give and receive love openly
Unselfishly and unashamedly
As this–one small furry friend

Written by: Merrill O. Fisher

 

 

 

The Memorial Park's Guardian
St. Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Animals

 

 

 

The Hillside Mausoleum

 

 

Hilltop Gazebo

 

Niches of the Hillside Columbarium

 

America's Iconic Symbol, the Bald Eagle

 

 

 

Woodland Trail

 

 

The Vault Garden

 

 

 

Beloved Horses have their own Equine Section of the Cemetery

 

 

 

The proud bronze Siamese Cat overlooking the Feline Section Alcove

 

 

Large Bronze Lions sit majestically under Pear Trees

 

Elks in the Hills

 

 

Our beloved Companions are gone but never forgotten