Vol. 30 No. 1 Spring 2016

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Is There Another Place in

Your Heart? ............................. Page 1

Acupuncture: An Alternative

to Drugs and Surgery to Help Pets

Heal .......................................... Page 2

10 Benefits of Adopting an

Older Pet .................................. Page 3

Calendar of Events .................. Page 4

Preventing Heat Stress And

Injury in Pets ........................... Page 5

What’s Inside

Is There Another Place in Your Heart? - Nancy Piper

Having been in the pet death industry for

over 37 years, I have been asked many vari-

ations of the question “should I get a new

pet?”, after someone’s pet has died. I have

also heard many stories from people about

their venture into life with a new pet.

Simply stated, there is not a standard an-

swer. Each person needs to do what is right

for himself. I advise people to look inside

themselves, to pay attention to the emotions

there, and see what your inner self tells you.

What does your heart say? Do you still

have grieving to do before you can accept

another pet into your heart? Do you need

another pet to help you with the grieving?

Are you recovering from your grief

and are ready to bring another pet

into your life and your heart?

I have been blessed with many pets

over the years. Therefore, I have

grieved the death of many pets. I

have had a variety of experiences

with pets becoming new members of

my family. I will relate some of my

stories in hopes one or more will

touch a chord in you, and help you in your

decision.

I was heartbroken after one of my cats died

as the result of an accident. After a few

months, I thought I was ready to bring an-

other cat into my heart and my home. I

made a trip to a veterinary clinic that had

several cats up for adoption. They were

perfectly nice cats, but my heart was not

ready to take another one in. Fortunately, I

recognized that and came back home with-

out a new cat.

My miniature schnauzer Linessa died at a

relatively old age. We had two other dogs

at the time, so I was not “dog less”. It was

six years before my husband announced he

was getting me a miniature schnauzer for

my birthday. I said “Ok, I’ll go look at

them.” Everyone at work laughed, as they

knew I couldn’t just “go look”. Off we

went to see the puppies. We watched them

playing. I picked one up, held her, and fi-

nally nodded to my husband that I would

take her. I couldn’t talk for the tears. My

tears were both for the one who had died

and for the joy of holding a puppy. There

was a new place in my heart at that point

for a new member of our family, Piper.

Several years ago, Jake, one of our dogs,

died. Then his sister Jill was diagnosed

with a cancerous tumor on her foot. Next,

one of our mules died. All this happened

within a month. Our household was pretty

glum. The two remaining dogs, Jill and

Piper (the miniature schnauzer), were griev-

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Homeless People’s Pet Food Project Can You Help? Donations are lowest in the summer

In September 2001, Rolling Acres Memorial

Gardens for Pets started soliciting contribu-

tions for homeless people’s pets, either pet

food or money for pet food. This was after it

came to Nancy Piper’s attention that many

homeless people also have pets. Some of

their concerns are food for their pets, veteri-

nary care, and the after life care of their pets –

the same as ours! We have been able to pro-

vide pet food to Uplift Organization, among

others, since September 2001. We will also

take blankets, towels, or clothing to them

along with the pet food. If you have anything

to donate, just bring it to us, and we’ll deliver

it for you.

In 2015, with the generous and overwhelming

assistance of the community, Rolling Acres

Memorial Gardens for Pets provided 5,720

pounds of dry pet food, 391 cans of canned pet

food, 34 bags of cat and dog treats, as well as

pet beds, pet carriers, toys, collars, leashes, pet

brushes, and combs to Homeless Peoples’

Pets. The need for this support has been in-

creasing in recent months. Rolling Acres

thanks the public for their help in this year-

round project. We need more food and more

funds for our year-round project. A basket for

food donations and a money donation jar will

be set up at our Memorial Day Open House.

Rolling Acres

thanks everyone for

their help in this

year-round project.

You are just awe-

some!

Acupuncture comes from the Latin words

acus (needle) and puncture (to prick).

Simply, acupuncture means pricking the

skin with a needle.

This ancient Chinese healing art has been

around 5,000 years for use in people. The

earliest animal acupuncture charts — for

horses — were from 136 A.D. So the tech-

nique has been used with animals for quite

awhile as well.

Animal acupuncture has been popular in

the U.S. for about 35 years, and its popu-

larity continues to grow. As one of my

colleagues at Cornell University points out,

people are becoming more interested all

the time in finding non-surgical, non-drug

modalities to help their pets heal.

Explaining Acupuncture: Eastern and

Western Perspectives

There’s a slight difference in the way East-

ern and Western medicine explains how

acupuncture works.

The Western viewpoint is that we are elec-

trical beings — our brains and spinal cords

are wired with electrical or nerve-based

synapses. The nerves are connected by

nerve bundles, which are used as acupunc-

ture points.

The bioelectricity that zips through the

nerves that wire your entire body can be

modulated (acted upon) by inserting a met-

al needle into nerve bundles. (Metal con-

ducts electricity.)

Insertion of an acupuncture needle into a

nerve bundle is the equivalent of plugging

into an electrical outlet in your home to

route electricity to a specific appliance or

electronic gadget. Acupuncture has the

ability to reroute bioelectricity to different

parts of the body, allowing for modulation

of an animal’s neuro-electrical system with

a metal needle.

The Eastern perspective on acupuncture is

that this bioelectricity, called chi

(pronounced “chee”), is the body’s vital

energy force. Chi flows along

nerve pathways called meridi-

ans. In Eastern medicine there

are 12 major meridians in the

body and 365 acupuncture

points (nerve bundles).

By modulating (acting upon)

the flow of chi or energy

around the body through the

use of metal needles, acu-

puncturists can help reduce

inflammation, block pain,

improve organ function, and

balance the body’s energy

systems.

How Acupuncture Is Used in Veterinary

Medicine

Animal acupuncture is beneficial for small

animals like dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets.

The technique is also becoming quite pop-

ular in large animal medicine for use with

cows, horses, even exotics and zoo animals

like camels and elephants are receiving its

benefits.

The American Academy of Veterinary

Acupuncture lists the following conditions

as among the most responsive to acupunc-

ture:

• Hip dysplasia

• Degenerative joint disease

• Degenerative myelopathy

• Epilepsy

• Asthma

• Urinary tract infections

• Inflammation (systemic inflammatory

conditions)

I’m a licensed animal acupuncturist and

use the technique frequently in my prac-

tice. I treat traumatic nerve injuries, lick

granulomas, degenerative joint disease,

arthritis, musculoskeletal problems, epilep-

sy, and allergic skin conditions.

Types of Acupuncture

The dry metal needle method is the tradi-

tional form of acupuncture, but there are

more recent variations on that technique

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Acupuncture: An Alternative to Drugs and Surgery to Help Pets Heal - Dr. Karen Becker, www.huffpost.com

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Save Cans to Help Rescue Groups Help Pets One of our community service projects is

saving clean aluminum beverage cans only

(pet food or other cans

will not be accepted by

the recycling center) to

recycle by selling them to

help raise money for our

local animal rescue

groups. We admire the

rescue groups for all they

do for the animals. It takes a lot of dedica-

tion and passion to do what they do. This is

one way we can help them.

Please bring your aluminum drink cans to us.

We will take them to recycle and donate the

money to a different rescue group in turn. It

doesn't matter how many you bring - even

one will do - they all add up to help! We also

have a Donation Jar for the current rescue

group in our lobby.

Rolling Acres raised $4,889 from the sale of

cans from Memorial Day 2007 through De-

cember 2015, with the help of our friends,

families, and clients. Our current recipient is

HELP Humane Society in Belton, MO.

People are constantly bringing us cans, even

leaving bags of cans outside our front door

when we're closed! We love it!

Thanks for helping us help people help pets.

Recently I discussed the problem of hard-

to-adopt shelter pets.

At the top of the list of dogs and cats lan-

guishing in shelters across the U.S. are

older animals.

It makes me terribly sad to know these

poor animals are frightened, disoriented,

and waiting anxiously in their kennels for

their families to come back and collect

them.

And it's sadder still to know many of these

pets will never leave the shelter... unless

more adoptive families are willing to give

them a second look.

10 Great Reasons to Open Your Heart

to a Senior Pet

1.Older dogs have manners. Unlike pup-

pies, many grown-up dogs have spent

years living with a family and being so-

cialized to life with humans. They may

have received obedience training and re-

spond to commands like Sit, Stay, and

Down. Many are house trained and it takes

a matter of hours or a day or two to help

them learn the potty rules in their new

home.

2.Senior pets are less destructive. Most

older adoptive pets are well past the search

-and-destroy phase. You don't need to

worry so much about finding your favorite

pair of shoes or a table leg chewed beyond

recognition. Chances are your senior kitty

has no urge to overturn your potted plant

or shred the handmade quilt your grandma

gave you.

3.What you see is what you get. A senior

pet holds no surprises as to how big he

might get, what color his adult coat will

be, or whether his hips will be healthy. A

senior pet comes to you with his own his-

tory, which makes his future much more

predictable than that of an 8-week old pup-

py or kitten.

4.You can teach an old dog new tricks.

Adult dogs can focus on the task at hand

(unlike many of their much younger coun-

terparts). If your adopted older pet needs

to learn a few things in her new life with

you, not to worry. Enroll her in an obedi-

ence class, contact a trainer, or go the do-it

-yourself route. Older dogs are more atten-

tive than puppies, and more eager to please

their humans.

5.You can custom order your senior pet. If

you're looking for a short-haired cat, for

example, or a kitty with no history of den-

tal disease, you can search until you find

an older pet with exactly those attributes.

If you already have a cat and need your

adoptive dog to get along with cats, again,

you'll have a much better chance of find-

ing an older adoptive dog who is a perfect

companion for your family.

6.You can adopt a purebred pet if you

want. If you really love a certain breed of

dog or cat, chances are there's a breed res-

cue club that can point you in the direction

of older purebred pets in need of homes.

7.Senior pets are great company for senior

citizens. Many elderly people find the

calm presence of an older pet very com-

forting. They appreciate having a compan-

ion who is also 'getting up there' in age,

doesn't mind hearing the same stories

again and again, and is content to move

through life at a slower speed.

8.Older pets are relaxing to hang out with.

Senior dogs and cats have all the basics

down and aren't full of wild energy to

burn. Because you're not constantly chas-

ing around or cleaning up after your older

pet, you have a lot more time to spend

finding fun things to do or just relaxing

together.

9.Adopted senior pets are grateful for your

kindness. Somehow, older pets seem to

know you gave them a home when no one

else would. Many new owners form a

close bond very quickly with their senior

dog or cat, because the pet shows them a

level of attention and devotion that is

unique to older adopted animals.

10.You can be a hero to a deserving dog or

cat. Almost without exception, people who

adopt older animals feel a special sense of

pride and purpose in opening their heart to

a hard-to-place pet. Doing a good thing

really does make you feel good!

10 Benefits of Adopting an Older Pet - Written by Dr. Becker, http://healthypets.mercola.com/

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Meet Mason, Dr. Becker's recently

rescued 11 year-old kitty

Calendar of Events

June

June 12 - Dog-n-Jog

NBC Action News Chief Meteorologist

Gary Lezak with his weather dog, Sunny,

KFKF Radio's Debbie Erikson and Q104

Radio's TJ McEntire will be the master

emcees. This year's race will begin at the

intersection of Central and Ward Parkway

and cover Ward Parkway, Pennsylvania,

and Nichols Road. Plenty of Plaza parking

will be available for you and your pooch at

the Starbuck's parking lot off Central and

the Hall's parking lot off Wyandotte. See

more at: http://hsgkc.org/

AUGUST

August 20 - Art Unleashed

Calling all animal and art lovers… Art

Unleashed is the event for you! This annu-

al event takes

place every fall

and raises much

needed funds to

help the animals

who come into

our care. Hun-

dreds of original art pieces are auctioned

off in both a silent and live auction. The

silent auction utilizes mobile text bidding

which creates fun bidding wars! The night

also includes a celebrity emcee, auc-

tioneers, live music, light appetizers, and

adoptable pets.

Join HSGKC and wonderful artists in 2016

for the 19th Annual Art Unleashed! Check

back this summer for more info and to

reserve a table or purchase tickets. - See

more at: http://hsgkc.org/

September

September 17 - Paws in the Park

Put it on your

calendar! The

Eleventh An-

nual Paws in

the Park Dog

Walk and

Festival is

coming Sep-

tember 17,

2016 at Eng-

lish Landing

Park in BEAUTIFUL downtown Parkville,

MO! A fun day is planned with celebrity

emcee Susan Hiland! Plus the KC Disc

Dogs will be performing!

There will be lots of great raffles, food and

fun! Thank you sponsors, vendors, partici-

pants and volunteers! Your efforts save

lives.

September 11 - National Pet Memorial

Day - Rolling Acres Memorial Gardens

12:00—5:00pm—Blessing of the Pets/

Balloon Release @ 2:00pm.

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that are proving quite successful as well,

including:

• Electro-acupuncture, which involves at-

taching a microcurrent of electricity to the

metal needle to stimulate the body’s elec-

trical flow.

• Laser acupuncture is the use of lasers

rather than needles on acupuncture points.

This variation can be beneficial for really

wiggly pets or animals that object strenu-

ously to being pricked with needles.

• Aqua-puncture is the placement of drops

of sterile fluid under the skin at acupunc-

ture points.

• Moxibustion is a technique that involves

heating the acupuncture needles using

mugwort, a dried, rolled herbal incense.

It’s a great technique for warming the body

and is especially beneficial for older, ar-

thritic animals.

Determining the Success of Acupuncture

Treatments for Your Pet

My advice to pet owners is to find an acu-

puncturist who has received formal train-

ing, and is licensed (this is extremely im-

portant).

The success of acupuncture depends on a

few factors, including:

• The practitioner’s expertise

• The duration and intensity of the condi-

tion being treated

• The number, length and consistency of

treatments

Statistically, about 25 percent of patients

have an amazing response to acupuncture,

showing major improvement to the point

of a full cure.

Another 50 percent experience dramatic

improvement, but with some symptoms

still present. The remaining 25 percent

have no response at all.

What these results highlight is that the art

of medicine — matching up the type of

treatment needed to successfully unlock a

healing response in your pet — is an im-

portant part of deciding what modality to

pick.

Sometimes a certain technique works im-

mediately and dramatically. More often

there is a period of trying different meth-

ods of healing to determine what proce-

dure or combination of procedures pro-

vides the most benefit for the animal.

Acupuncture is a great alternative healing

technique that has the potential to help

your pet avoid the traditional drugs and/or

surgery approach.

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REMINDER: Please limit the number of flowers you place on your graves, as our grounds crew does move the flowers and other

grave decorations every week, when they mow. Also, please do not place breakable items on the graves, especially during mowing

season, since it creates a hazard for our grounds people. Do not use wires or rebar or nails to fasten down your arrangements. These

items create a hazard for our mowing equipment as well as our personnel. The mowers or weed eaters can pick up the wire and

throw it right into a person’s leg. Thank you for your consideration.

It always amazes me when, every year as

the temperatures rise, there are still reports

of animals being left alone inside hot vehi-

cles, despite the fact that the dangers of

doing so are well-known. Animals that

exercise too vigorously in the heat or can-

not seek relief from it are also at risk for

illness and injury as well. Not too long

ago, I had a concerning experience like

this with my own dog when I took him out

for a little fun in the dog park.That’s why,

as the dog days of summer arrive, I

thought it might be helpful to review some

simple facts about how the heat can affect

our pets.

Balmy Weather? Still Deadly It’s important to realize that dogs and cats

can develop heat-related injury quickly

when they stay inside a parked car or other

vehicle. This can happen even when the

windows are partially lowered, the vehicle

is in the shade, or the outside temperatures

seem relatively moderate. Many people do

not realize just how quickly the interior

temperature of a car can increase to deadly

levels, even with some airflow provided by

cracked windows. For example, on a 90-

degree day, the temperature inside a closed

car can climb to 109 degrees within just 10

minutes. In less than 50 minutes, tempera-

tures in that same car can rise to above 130

degrees. On even a comparatively balmy

70-degree day, temperatures inside a vehi-

cle can reach triple digits within 30

minutes.

Heat toxicity can also occur in dogs that

exercise too vigorously during periods of

high heat, especially if the humidity is also

elevated. Even dogs that are in good ath-

letic shape and used to regular exercise can

develop heat injury when out and about in

extreme conditions. Heat toxicity, or heat

injury, can run the gamut from heat ex-

haustion (which occurs in the early stages

of a heat-related event) to heat stroke,

which is a full-blown emergency that re-

quires immediate veterinary intervention.

What Happens To A Heat-Stressed Pet? During heat stress, the animal’s internal

body temperature can increase rapidly, and

fatal organ failure can follow. Since dogs

and cats do not sweat (except on footpads

and the nose) the way humans do, they

cannot use this as a method to lower body

temperature. Instead, dogs and cats try to

regulate their body temperature by panting

to help body heat dissipate. This response,

however, is limited and easily over-

whelmed under extreme conditions.

Signs Of Heat Stress

Initial signs of heat toxicity include:

Panting

Excessive salivation (which is often

thick and ropey)

Weakness

Collapse

Bright red membranes of the mouth,

tongue, eyes, and sometimes skin in

light-pigmented dogs

Vomiting and diarrhea can also occur

due to damage to the gastrointestinal

tract

Multiple organs can fail if the excessive

heat retention is not relieved soon enough.

These organs include the gastrointestinal

tract, kidneys, liver, heart, muscles, brain,

and bone marrow. Heat retention causes

the blood vessels to dilate, and a form of

shock develops as the condition advances.

If the animal is in a state of collapse when

found, it is imperative to get him to your

local veterinarian or an emergency clinic

immediately. Quickly cooling the animal

for the trip with cool water from a garden

hose may be helpful but do not immerse

your dog in cold or ice water as this could

lead to shock. If shock does develop, intra-

venous fluids and other medications may

be needed for a few days upon arrival at

the hospital.

Preventing Heat Stress Never assume that it is OK to leave your

dog or cat in a car unattended during

warmer weather, and carefully monitor

and limit strenuous exercise periods for

your dog in high temperatures. Reduce the

Preventing Heat Stress And Injury In Pets - Written by Dr. Dennis Chew for Vetstreet

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ing horribly for Jake. They were not doing

any of the things they normally did, like

barking at the critters in the woods or bay-

ing at the moon. They were not playing

with each other. Everyone, human and

animal, was grieving. So we got a new

puppy, Dolly. It just made sense to us

and was a very good decision on our

part. Jill immediately perked up. She

had someone to groom and to play

with. Piper took a few weeks. She

kept asking “you mean she’s stay-

ing?” She eventually decided Dolly

was okay, and that she made a good

play toy. Gary and I cheered up, as

well. Dolly brings laughter and joy

into our hearts every day.

It is often a good idea to give yourself

time to work through your grief and

loss, to come to terms with the death of

your pet, before you bring a new pet into

your home. Otherwise, you might find

yourself resenting the new pet simply for

being there. You might make unfair com-

parisons between the new pet and the pet

who has passed on.

Some people simply need to have another

pet immediately. Some people don’t. One

lady told me “When my husband died, I

didn’t go get a new husband. My dog has

died and I won’t go get a new dog”. There

is no right or wrong thing to do. A person

must simply do what is right for him/her.

Sometimes the deciding factor is to have a

companion for a pet still at home. Some-

times the house is too empty and it needs a

pet in it, someone to greet you when you

come home from work, and cuddle up with

you at night. A person must realize that he

cannot replace a pet who has died; he can

only find a new place in his heart which

will bloom with love and joy. Some peo-

ple get a different breed than they had be-

fore, just to help them not compare be-

tween the pet who died and the new family

member. One couple I know adopted not

one, but two of the same breed. That was

the right thing to do for them. If you do

get a new pet and find out it is a mistake;

that you weren’t ready; that you and

the pet are not a good fit; please do

yourself and the pet both a favor and

return the pet to where you got him, or

find him a new home. Sometimes

getting a new pet may seem like a be-

trayal of the previous pet’s memory;

but it is often a tribute.

Famed playwright Eugene O’Neill

wrote a book about his dog Silverdene

Emblem O’Neill, known as “Blemie”,

entitled The Last Will and Testament

of an Extremely Distinguished Dog.

Having heard his mistress say “When

Blemie dies we must never have another

dog. I love him so much I could never

love another.” Blemie has one last request.

“Now I would ask her, for love of me, to

have another. It would be a poor tribute to

my memory never to have a dog again.”

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Is There Another Place - continued

Preventing Heat Stress - continued

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time you allow your dog to walk, run or

jog with you, or to follow you during bike

rides. If it’s hot enough, you may need to

postpone the activity altogether. Keep in

mind that obese dogs or ones that only

exercise occasionally are particularly vul-

nerable to overheating.

Even on a reduced exercise schedule, take

frequent rest breaks in the shade. Remem-

ber to take water and even ice cubes along

for your dog to drink when outdoor tem-

peratures are above 80 degrees. Towels

that can be wet with cool water and placed

over your dog can help bring his body tem-

perature down following exercise bouts —

but be sure to remove the towels once they

become warmed from body heat. Exercis-

ing in dog parks early

in the morning or later

at night when outside

temperatures are lower

will also reduce the

risk for heat-related

injury. Restrict exer-

cise when outside tem-

peratures are above 80

degrees, especially in

locales with high hu-

midity. Finally, dogs

with long hair may

benefit from being

clipped or shaved for

the summer months.

My Own Personal Experience Recently, my own dog was vigorously

exercising in the dog park — running

around with two other dogs and having a

great time. The ambient temperature was

about 92 degrees, and the humidity was

quite high. He was fine for about five

minutes, but then started to salivate a lot

and was panting very rapidly. We removed

him from the park and walked back to the

car. He could not jump into the car on his

own, and I had to lift him into the vehicle.

He was extremely quiet and didn’t move

during the five-minute drive home. I kept

the air-conditioning on high with the vents

directed his way. Upon arrival at the

house, I hosed him down for five minutes

with cool water from the garden hose. He

revived over the next 10 minutes. Had he

not come around right away, we would

have been on our way to the emergency

clinic for IV fluids. This incident under-

scored for me just how easy it is for a dog

to get into trouble in the heat — even with

a watchful veterinarian as an owner. If you

see any potential signs of distress in your

dog, be sure to take prompt steps to cool

him. And if you have any doubt about how

serious the situation may or may not be,

call your veterinarian immediately.

Dear Friends at Rolling Acres:

We are proud to continue our Flower Service

Program, another convenient step for those

who wish to ensure regular grave decorations.

In this program, a yearly fee will ensure that

the grave of your loved one will be decorated

with silk flowers, according to your wishes.

You may choose as few or as many flower

placements as you like. The Deluxe Grave

Blanket, as well as a 22” wreath is available

for winter decorations. The grave blanket is

made of evergreen boughs, decorated with a

bow, a bell, pine coves and various winter

season decorations. The 22” wreath is made of

mixed evergreens and pine cones, and is also

decorated with a bow. The Grave Blankets and

Wreaths are normally placed the week after

Thanksgiving.

Please decide the number of times you would

like your grave(s) decorated, select the dates

and the types of flowers. Send us this form,

along with your check.

Do you want a Winter Evergreen

Grave Blanket?

______ Yes Add $39.00

Do you want a 22” Winter Evergreen

Wreath?

______ Yes Add $28.00

1) When do you want flowers placed on

your grave(s)?

______ Valentine’s Day

______ Easter

______ Memorial Day

______ Fourth of July

______ Pet Memorial Day

______ Thanksgiving

______ Christmas

______ Special Day

______ Special Day

2) Select the type of flowers you want:

______ Roses ______________ (what color?)

______ Seasonal

______ Poinsettias

______ Lilies

______ Other

______ Other

(We must reserve the right to substitute, de-

pending on the selections available to us)

Prices: Bouquets for

______ 1 Day $14.78

______ 2 Days $29.57

______ 3 Days $42.00

______ 4 Days $53.00

______ 5 Days $66.00

______ 6 Days $78.00

______ 7 Days or more @ $13

I would also like to order:

______ A Foam Vase Insert $1.50

______ Green Plastic Vase with Insert $4.00

Sales tax is included in all prices.

I have enclosed my check or money order for

$ ____________________________________

_____________________________________

(Name)

_____________________________________

(Address)

_____________________________________

City/State/Zip

_____________________________________

(Phone)

For the graves of

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Flower Service Program For Office Use Only

FP ____________________

Date ___________________

Spring 2016

Enclosed please find:

My donation to the Rolling Acres Memo-

rial Gardens For Pets Funds, to provide

maximum security and greater peace of

mind, in the amount of $___________.

Please remember our Trust in your will and

bequeaths.

My contribution to the Feature Fund:

$________ for new trees, flowers and other

beautification items.

Memory Bricks for Memorial Courtyard

______ $100 per brick per pet

Aluminum Fence Plaques

$________ for an aluminum Memory Fence

Plaque (8” x 5”) - $75.00 per pet

$________ for an aluminum Memory Fence

Plaque with picture (12” x 5”) - $95.00 per

pet

Lake Feature Fund:

______ $100 Gold Level Donation

______ $ 50 Silver Level Donation

______ $ 25 Bronze Level Donation

“Angel with Pet” Bronze Statue

______ $250 Gold

______ $100 Silver

______ $ 25 Bronze

__________________________________

(Name)

__________________________________

(Address)

_________________________________

(City/State/Zip)

_________________________________

(Phone)

Mail to:

Rolling Acres Memorial Gardens

12200 N. Crooked Rd

Kansas City, MO 64152

For Office Use Only

FF ____________________

Date ___________________

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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Spay and Neuter Assistance

Great Plains SPCA ...................................................... (816) 333-PETS

5428 Antioch Road, Merriam, KS 66202 www.kcpets.org

HOPE, Inc ..................................................................... (913) 651-7335

728B Cherokee St., Leavenworth, KS 66048 kansashopeinc.com

Humane Society of Greater Kansas City ....................... (913) 596-1000

5445 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66104 www.hsgkc.org

Leavenworth Animal Welfare Society ...................... (913) 651-LAWS

www.lawspet.com

Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Services, Inc ......................... (816) 525-5401

300 S.W. Noel Suite B, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063

NAWS Spay and Neuter ............................................... (816) 336-1888

3400 NW Vivion Rd., Riverside, MO 64150 www.pcnaws.com

Spay and Neuter Kansas City ........................................ (816) 353-0940

1116 E. 59th St., Kansas City, MO 64110 www.snkc.net

STOPP Clinic ................................................................ (816) 313-7729

10109 East 63rd. (@ Blue Ridge Blvd.), Raytown, MO 64133

Emergency Services:

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center ........................ (888) 426-4435

Animal Emergency Center ............................................ (816) 455-5100

8141 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118

Blue Pearl Specialty & Emergency Medicine

Lee’s Summit, Missouri ........................................ (816) 554-4990

3495 N.E. Ralph Powell Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64064

Northland (Missouri)............................................. (816) 759-5016

139 NE 91st St., Kansas City, MO 64155

Overland Park, Kansas .......................................... (913) 642-9563

11950 W. 110th St, Ste B, Overland Park, KS 66210

VCA Mission Animal Referral & Emergency Ctr ........ (913) 722-5566

5914 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS 66202

Lost Pet Assistance

Lost Dog Registry ......................................................... (816) 333-0020

KCPetConnect.com ...................................................... (913) 674-0350

12200 N.W. Crooked Rd • P.O. Box 12073

Kansas City, MO 64152

Rolling Acres Mission Statement

Our mission is to serve those who think of their pet as one of the family by providing

compassionate, dignified, and ethical after-life care for their pet.