Welcome to the SAPPY Pet Loss & Grief Support Group of San Antonio blogspot. This year will mark six years since we've started our pet loss support group. We are happy to share our new online social network, "Tribute to Tails: A Candlelight Memorial Honoring the Pets in Our Lives." This new site is just one more way of celebrating those special four-legged furry friends who made a HUGE difference in our lives. We will never forget them, nor the fun and loving memories we made together!
This year, we will sponsor our 7th Annual Tribute to Tails Candlelight Memorial on Saturday, December 5 at 2 p.m. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, San Antonio, TX. We hope to see you there!
Please take time to visit our social network online. Simply click on this link,
http://tributetotailssanantonio.ning.com/ and join us today!
Be blessed,
Julie :)
April 30, 2009
January 25, 2009
S.A.P.P.Y. Pet Loss & Grief Support Group Schedule for 2009Our support group gathers on the 4th Tuesday of the Month, from 6:30-8 p.m. at The English Tea Shoppe, 6877 Bandera Road (in Leon Valley), right in back of Leslie's Swimming Pool Supplies and Jack in the Box.
The group gatherings are held in a very quiet setting to allow for pet parents to express themselves openly with other pet parents experiencing the loss of their animal companions.
You are welcome to attend any or all of these gatherings, designed especially for people having a difficult time with the loss of their furry friend. Your pet was more than just a dog, cat, horse, hamster or bird, your precious pet was part of your daily life and a HUGE part of your family. We understand how difficult it can be to lose a precious furry friend. We respect and understand your time of mourning and we would like for you to know that you are not alone during this very difficult time of loss.
Please feel free to attend our upcoming group gatherings, free to the community and open to the public (pet parents). You are welcome to attend any or all of the following gatherings: 4th Tuesday of the Month, 6:30-8 p.m.
January 29 (We will gather on Thursday this month due to conflict in facilitator's schedule)
February 24
March 24
April 28
May 26
June 23
July 28
August 25
September 22
October 27
November 24
December 22
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. You can reach us at (210) 216-0920 or e-mail at SappyPetLoss@sbcglobal.net.
Thank you and God bless you.
December 30, 2008
Remembering Our Four-legged Furry Friends
Special Thanks to The 2009 Tribute to Tails Committe for ALL of their hard work and dedication and *those who provided their support to this event.
Thank you for believing in the S.A.P.P.Y. Pet Loss & Grief Support Group of San Antonio. Your support and prayers mean the world to us! And, thank you for participating in the 2008 Tribute to Tails.
The 6th Annual Tribute to Tails was a success, thanks to you! Dozens of pet parents from across our beautiful city of San Antonio filled the Parish Hall at St. Francis Episcopal Church December 13.
The music was SO awesome and the pet poems were truly inspirational. The message delivered by the Rev. Patrick Ormos was WONDERFUL and touched so many people. And the poem read by our good friend, Tom McGoldrick of Paws in Heaven, was absolutely precious. Plus, several organizations were on hand to share their missions for helping God's creatures. The evening was beautiful and everyone raised their lit candles toward the Heavens to pay tribute to their furry friends - gone, but NEVER forgotten. Afterwards, pet parents gathered for some fellowship time. We ate tasty treats and so did our furry friends who accompanied us. Whether you've sent a dog, cat, horse, hamster, frog, fish, bird or even an elephant to Heaven, you're not alone! Your grief is REAL and we are here for you. Every creature is important to God and to us! Tribute to Tails is a VERY unique event because not only do we honor the memory of our late furry friends, but we celebrate the pets in our lives today. It's not a sad time, it's a time of celebration and hope! And, it's an opportunity to meet other GREAT pet parents who share and understand your feelings.
The 6th Annual Tribute to Tails was a success, thanks to you! Dozens of pet parents from across our beautiful city of San Antonio filled the Parish Hall at St. Francis Episcopal Church December 13.
The music was SO awesome and the pet poems were truly inspirational. The message delivered by the Rev. Patrick Ormos was WONDERFUL and touched so many people. And the poem read by our good friend, Tom McGoldrick of Paws in Heaven, was absolutely precious. Plus, several organizations were on hand to share their missions for helping God's creatures. The evening was beautiful and everyone raised their lit candles toward the Heavens to pay tribute to their furry friends - gone, but NEVER forgotten. Afterwards, pet parents gathered for some fellowship time. We ate tasty treats and so did our furry friends who accompanied us. Whether you've sent a dog, cat, horse, hamster, frog, fish, bird or even an elephant to Heaven, you're not alone! Your grief is REAL and we are here for you. Every creature is important to God and to us! Tribute to Tails is a VERY unique event because not only do we honor the memory of our late furry friends, but we celebrate the pets in our lives today. It's not a sad time, it's a time of celebration and hope! And, it's an opportunity to meet other GREAT pet parents who share and understand your feelings.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Your friends,
Jim & Julie Wiley
Special Thanks to The 2009 Tribute to Tails Committe for ALL of their hard work and dedication and *those who provided their support to this event.Pam, Carol and Travis Fink, Jeanette Mohr, Teri Ealey, Nora Ramirez, Frank Ballard, Boni & Charlie Hall, Dolph & Ana Tamayo, Yvette Ramirez, Jim Wiley. And, to our wonderful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who made this event possible.
*Jaquie Baker, New Member Minister and the Rev. Dr. C. Patrick Ormos, Rector
St. Francis Episcopal Church, San Antonio, Texas
*Tom and SueAnn McGoldrick of Paws in Heaven Pet Crematory, Sattler, Texas
* Sarah Centeno, vocal artist, and her parents Mr. & Mrs. Centeno.
December 11, 2008
November 27, 2008
Don't Forget! Saturday, Dec. 13
6th Annual Tribute to Tails
A unique opportunity to honor your precious furry friend - gone but NEVER forgotten.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Click on image to enlarge
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Julie Wiley, Pamela Fink
(210) 216-0920
(210) 844-8484
Four Paws. One Tail. A Million Memories!
Pet owners to turn church hall into sea of lit candles in honor of furry friends
—Animal friends will be celebrated by their people—
(San Antonio, TX) You’ve probably heard this before: A house is NOT a home without an animal friend. That’s certainly the case for approximately 163 million Americans who own dogs and cats, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey. These faithful four-legged furry creatures have become a HUGE part of the lives of many people. It’s no wonder when their best friend dies they mourn, especially during the holiday season.
For many, this season marks the first major holiday without that special animal companion - gone, but NEVER forgotten. That’s why San Antonio Tribute to Tails has been organized; to help bring some comfort to pet owners grieving the loss of a family pet, and to help honor their late friend for the companionship they provided. Pet owners are invited to celebrate their furry friends with a VERY unique candlelight memorial, surrounded by portraits of their cherished pets.
This event is free and open to the public.
WHO: San Antonio Pet Owners PAWS to Pay Tribute to Departed Animal Friends, Santa Claws & Mrs. Paws.
WHAT: Tribute to Tails: Pet Candlelight Memorial
WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 4242 Bluemel Road
(Parish Hall)
6th Annual Tribute to Tails
A unique opportunity to honor your precious furry friend - gone but NEVER forgotten.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Click on image to enlarge
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Julie Wiley, Pamela Fink
(210) 216-0920
(210) 844-8484
Four Paws. One Tail. A Million Memories!
Pet owners to turn church hall into sea of lit candles in honor of furry friends
—Animal friends will be celebrated by their people—
(San Antonio, TX) You’ve probably heard this before: A house is NOT a home without an animal friend. That’s certainly the case for approximately 163 million Americans who own dogs and cats, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey. These faithful four-legged furry creatures have become a HUGE part of the lives of many people. It’s no wonder when their best friend dies they mourn, especially during the holiday season.
For many, this season marks the first major holiday without that special animal companion - gone, but NEVER forgotten. That’s why San Antonio Tribute to Tails has been organized; to help bring some comfort to pet owners grieving the loss of a family pet, and to help honor their late friend for the companionship they provided. Pet owners are invited to celebrate their furry friends with a VERY unique candlelight memorial, surrounded by portraits of their cherished pets.
This event is free and open to the public.
WHO: San Antonio Pet Owners PAWS to Pay Tribute to Departed Animal Friends, Santa Claws & Mrs. Paws.
WHAT: Tribute to Tails: Pet Candlelight Memorial
WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: St. Francis Episcopal Church, 4242 Bluemel Road
(Parish Hall)
October 17, 2008
Don't miss this year's "Tribute to Tails" Candlelight Memorial
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2008
Come be part of a heart-warming event, dedicated to your special animal companion - gone, but NEVER forgotten!
Click here to view their Web site: http://www.pawsnheaven.com/
Julie is a San Antonio native. Jim is originally from Muscatine, Iowa, but now calls San Antonio "Home Sweet Home." The couple both serve in the world of communications and love it! But their GREATEST passion is their love for animals. Jim and Julie love-love-love God's creatures - ALL of them - from the tiny little kitchen mouse to the enormous five ton African elephant. This couple absolutely LOVES animals. Julie also serves as a facilitator for the SAPPY Pet Loss & Grief Support Group of San Antonio. They attend Community Bible Church. Jim is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and Julie earned her degree from Southwest Texas State University. Julie also 
studied psychology during her studies at SWT. Her love for people and pets runs deep! She has also served as a small group counselor in various summer camp events. She and her husband organized the SAPPY Pet Loss & Grief Support Group in 2003, after they lost their 14-year-old Chihuahua, Sappy, to bladder cancer. Their mission is to work hard and passionately towards helping God's creatures find warm, loving homes and to help comfort the people who mourn after the loss of their precious and perfect creatures.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2008
Come be part of a heart-warming event, dedicated to your special animal companion - gone, but NEVER forgotten!
Saturday, December 13, 2008
6:30 p.m.
St. Francis Episcopal Church
4242 Bluemel Road
(Parish Hall)
San Antonio, Texas
Free Admission. Open to the Public.
Bring your family and friends! It's an event you won't want to miss.
- Listen to inspiring messages of hope and wonderful stories on the bond between people and pets
- Enjoy soothing and beautiful music in honor of our furry friends
- Meet award-winning Author and animal lover, Teri Wilson. Teri loves romance, dogs and wearing pink. Her stories are often filled with happy
endings, splashes of humor and a lovable critter or two. After all, Cinderella never would have lived happily ever after without a little help from her animal friends! Teri is the recipient of the 2006 Westminster Kennel Club Angel on a Leash Writing Award and the 3rd place winner of the 21st Annual American Kennel Club Short Fiction Contest. She lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband, son and three delightful dogs. One of her many books is "All Creatures of Our God and King: What God's Word Says About Animals."
*Check out her Web site: http://www.freewebs.com/teriwilson/purchasemybooks.htm
- Meet Tom and Sue Ann McGoldrick of Paws in Heaven, located in Sattler, TX. Tom and his wife, Sue Ann, have been serving the pet parent community for various years. The two animal lovers are dedicated to supporting the needs of pet parents who take their furry friends to their crematory - a final resting place. In Tom's own words:
6:30 p.m.
St. Francis Episcopal Church
4242 Bluemel Road
(Parish Hall)
San Antonio, Texas
Free Admission. Open to the Public.
Bring your family and friends! It's an event you won't want to miss.
- Listen to inspiring messages of hope and wonderful stories on the bond between people and pets
- Enjoy soothing and beautiful music in honor of our furry friends
- Meet award-winning Author and animal lover, Teri Wilson. Teri loves romance, dogs and wearing pink. Her stories are often filled with happy
endings, splashes of humor and a lovable critter or two. After all, Cinderella never would have lived happily ever after without a little help from her animal friends! Teri is the recipient of the 2006 Westminster Kennel Club Angel on a Leash Writing Award and the 3rd place winner of the 21st Annual American Kennel Club Short Fiction Contest. She lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband, son and three delightful dogs. One of her many books is "All Creatures of Our God and King: What God's Word Says About Animals." *Check out her Web site: http://www.freewebs.com/teriwilson/purchasemybooks.htm
- Meet Tom and Sue Ann McGoldrick of Paws in Heaven, located in Sattler, TX. Tom and his wife, Sue Ann, have been serving the pet parent community for various years. The two animal lovers are dedicated to supporting the needs of pet parents who take their furry friends to their crematory - a final resting place. In Tom's own words:
"We love our pets. They are our family. We know what a devastating
loss it can be when your family pet passes on. At Paws in Heaven, we treat these situations with the dignity a family pet deserves and provide a complete service to families who wish to have closure and a sense of peace when their beloved pet is gone. More than a crematorium, Paws in Heaven is here to provide caring services during an emotionally difficult time. It is our privilege to do so." - Tom McGoldrick
Click here to view their Web site: http://www.pawsnheaven.com/
- Be part of a beautiful candlelight experience, paying tribute to ALL creatures great and small! (Candle provided)
- Receive a unique keepsake gift in honor of your wonderful fur friend
- Listen to one-of-a-kind poems written by local pet parents
- Meet Santa Paws and Mrs. Claws
- An opportunity to win two free movie tickets to see "Marley & Me," coming to a theatre near you on Christmas Day *Click here to Movie Trailer: http://www.marleyandmemovie.com/
- Rainbow Bridge Memorial - Bring photos of your precious pet
The "Tribute to Tails" Candlelight Memorial was organized in 2003 by Jim and Julie Wiley of San Antonio.
Julie is a San Antonio native. Jim is originally from Muscatine, Iowa, but now calls San Antonio "Home Sweet Home." The couple both serve in the world of communications and love it! But their GREATEST passion is their love for animals. Jim and Julie love-love-love God's creatures - ALL of them - from the tiny little kitchen mouse to the enormous five ton African elephant. This couple absolutely LOVES animals. Julie also serves as a facilitator for the SAPPY Pet Loss & Grief Support Group of San Antonio. They attend Community Bible Church. Jim is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and Julie earned her degree from Southwest Texas State University. Julie also 
studied psychology during her studies at SWT. Her love for people and pets runs deep! She has also served as a small group counselor in various summer camp events. She and her husband organized the SAPPY Pet Loss & Grief Support Group in 2003, after they lost their 14-year-old Chihuahua, Sappy, to bladder cancer. Their mission is to work hard and passionately towards helping God's creatures find warm, loving homes and to help comfort the people who mourn after the loss of their precious and perfect creatures.
In Memory of "Sappy" 05/17/89 - 08/04/03
SONG: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aUoRT9Ml6I
For more information, please call Julie at 210-216-0920 or e-mail at SappyPetLoss@sbcglobal.net
HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE "TRIBUTE TO TAILS"
Click here to Get directions to St. Francis Episcopal Church
MAP:
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)