Pinoys are natural pet lovers. To date, the Philippines is one of the top 5 countries in the world with the most number of household pets. But gone were the days when pets are merely trusty watchdogs at home. Many owners have come to treat their pets as companions, friends and even as kids of their own.
What used to be just veterinary
clinics to give medical attention to our pets, now services are being offered
for all sorts of our pet needs. From pet dental clinics, to grooming salons,
obedience class for pets and even pet hotels. All are aimed to provide the best
care for our beloved animal friends. But one important need for our pet is
often overlooked- the need for a decent resting place when they pass on.
Last February 18, BM Cremation
Services Inc. and Zoomanity Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony for Noah’s
Ark, the very first pet columbaria in the country. The ceremony was held at the
300sqm area at Zoomanity’s Theme Park Paradizoo in Mendez, Cavite. Zoomanity
President Robert L. Yupangco and Noah’s Ark Founder and President Tetet
Zapanta-Huit signed a contract for the joint venture which coincided with the
theme park’s celebration of the Animal Festival.
“Noah’s Ark Pet Columbaria is the very first pet columbarium
in the Philippines,” says Zapanta-Huit, “This is a haven that provides dignity
to our beloved pets and memorializes the families’ years of unconditional love
and devotion. It will exist to provide a memorial and final resting place for
our beloved pets.”
Animal advocate and Noah’s Ark PR
Executive Karla Kangleon shares she asked Zapanta-Huit to create a crematorium
for pets when the latter started BM Cremation Services, a crematorium for
humans, three years ago.
“I’ve lost many pets through the
years due to illnesses or old age. Each time a beloved pet passes away, I asked
myself, ‘Where can I bury my pet?’ I later found out that it was also a
frequently asked question by many of my relatives and friends who also had
pets,” says Kangleon.
Noah’s Ark will be constructed
within the Paradizoo Park vicinity. The garden themed pet columbaria will
consist of 4000 vaults than can each fit ashes of dogs, cats and pocket pets.
Owners of larger animals like horses may place their animal’s urns in three to
four adjacent vaults.
“The client has the option to
place an urn in the niche initially and reserve the remaining spot for the pets
they have at home. The client may also have the option to purchase a single
vault as bonery for a single pet if they don’t want their pets cremated,” adds
Zapanta-Huit.
Kangleon adds, “The privilege of
choosing your pet’s burial is something that offers a sense of comfort and
peace that pet owners are sure to appreciate. This inspired us to create Noah’s
Ark, that way we can provide pet owners with a chance to properly say goodbye
to their demised pets.”
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