Pet Memorial Day Celebration - Rolling Acres Memorial Gardens

Vol. 29 No. 2
Fall 2015
12200 N.W. Crooked Rd • P.O. Box 12073
Kansas City, MO 64152
Phone 816-891-8888; Fax 816-891-8781
www.visitrollingacres.com
President & Editor: Nancy Piper
Pet
Memorial Day
Celebration
September 13, 2015
12 am - 5 pm
12200 N. Crooked Road,
Kansas City, MO
816-891-8888
Light Refreshments
See the Memorial Bricks
Give yourself peace of mind
with our Pre-Arranged Planning
Service, and save money, too,
with a 15% discount. All bronze
and granite memorials are 15%
off, also.
What’s Inside
One Last Decision.................... Page 1
Rest in Peace MWD Bresko ... Page 2
The Thirsty Crow .................... Page 2
Owners Hope Stem Cell Therapy
Brings Help to Pets .................. Page 3
Calendar of Events .................. Page 4
Safehome to Expanded Care
to Include the Pets of
Abuse Victims .......................... Page 5
Vice President: Gary Piper
One Last Decision
- Nancy Piper
As a pet owner, you have one last decision
to make, and that is how to care for your
deceased pet’s body. It is something none
of us like to think about. However, you are
very wise to learn about the options, to educate yourself, and make informed decision
before your pet dies. Your pet is a member
of your family. It is your responsibility to
care for your pet even after death.
Most people leave their pet’s body with
their veterinarian. Then, they forever wonder what happened to the body. There is
often a lot of grief and stress associated
with a pet’s death. Many people don’t ask
what is going to happen, because they are
afraid of the answer. Most people don’t
know that they have options to take care of
the deceased pet’s body in a respectful and
dignified manner. The people who take the
responsibility of finding out which options
are available are reassured, mostly because
they are able to take control and have a
proactive part in the afterlife care of their
pet, and because they do know what happened to the body. None of us want our
loved ones to die. But you and I both know
death is inevitable.
Recently I spoke with Laura Dickson, certified master groomer and owner of Petcetera
at 6527 N. Cosby Avenue, Kansas City,
MO, about this very subject. She shared
her story with me. "Ellie, the dog of my
dreams, the best companion I have ever
had, the absolute love of my life, was diagnosed with cancer. Devastated cannot adequately describe how I felt. Not even close.
She was only 9 years old; how can this be?”
"We battled that disease for 10 months
with every option available. Every idea I
came up with to extend her life, she handled
with grace and dignity, coming through
each with flying colors. Doctors marveled,
but never gave me false hope. This cancer
would eventually win.”
"For 10 months Ellie and I battled together, until treatments were not as effective as
before. She wasn't bouncing back with the
enthusiasm she had been showing. I knew
decisions soon would have to be made, and
I knew one of those decisions would concern what to do with her after she was
gone.”
"I had worked at a pet hospital at one time
and knew clients had the option to have
their pet's remains cremated, but that was
all I knew. I visited Rolling Acres and discovered all the options available once I
needed their services. They were so supportive and understanding as they helped
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Rest in Peace MWD Bresko
- Military Working Dogs, Facebook
Today was the day, the day that we all
hate - I fed him a steak & some ribs, carried him to the truck for his last ride, I
didn't even complain about all his hair that
was on my black t-shirt. I rolled the window down for him to smell all the great
smells on the way, I took him for his last
ride, I kept praying for red lights just to
postpone the heart break, regretting every
single bad word or complaint I ever said.
dom “Bresko Bark Fest”, I knew that was
a sign, he wouldn't even eat his cheerios.
Today was the day, he laid & whined until
Mazzie would get up and lay near him, he
didn't like feeling that he was alone.
I washed the flag, I washed it so he would
have something that would smell like
home. Tonight will be a quiet night, there
will be no Bresko pacing through the
house, getting yelled & growled at beToday was the day he told me he was
cause he steps on one of the other dogs
ready, today was the day he wasn't strong because he can’t see well. Today was the
enough to walk, or to stick his head out
day, the last day, the last time I’ll hug
the window. I knew this day was close,
him, the last time I’ll smell him…..the one
I've known for the past year, he was slow- thing that will never be replicated....his
ly losing all physical control. What a great smell, I'll never smell his fur again. MWD
boy, it’s been days since one of his ranBresko (J010): Mar 2003 - Aug 2015
The Thirsty Crow
One hot day, a thirsty crow flew all over the
fields looking for water. For a long time,
she could not find any. She felt very weak,
almost giving up hope.
Suddenly, she saw a water jug below her.
She flew straight down to see if there was
any water inside. Yes, she could see some
water inside the jug!
The crow tried to push her head into the
jug. Sadly, she found that the neck of the
jug was too narrow. Then she tried to push
the jug down for the water to flow out. She
found that the jug was too heavy.
The crow thought hard for a while. Then
looking around her, she saw some pebbles.
She suddenly had a good idea. She started
picking up the pebbles one by one, dropping each into the jug.
As more and more
pebbles filled the jug,
the water level kept
rising. Soon it was
high enough for the
crow to drink. Her
plan had worked!
If you try hard
enough, you may
soon find an answer
to your problem.
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 contributions 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, veterinary care, and the after life care of their pets –
the same as ours! We have been able to provide pet food to Uplift Organization, among
others, since September 2001. We will also
take blankets, towels, or clothing to them
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along with the pet food. If you have anything
to donate, just bring it to us, and we’ll deliver
it for you.
In 2014, with the generous and overwhelming
assistance of the community, Rolling Acres
Memorial Gardens for Pets provided 2,224
pounds of dry pet food, 576 cans of canned pet
food, 242 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 yearround 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 Pet Memorial Day Open
House. Rolling
Acres thanks everyone for their help in
this year-round
project. You are
just awesome!
Owners Hope Stem Cell Therapy Brings Help for Pets
- Nichole Dobo, The (Wilmington, Del.) News Journal
"It's a means of providing compassionate
But five months ago, while chasing a ball care," Brady said of her practice's new
service, which differs from another availaoutside, the 4-year-old German shepherd
ble in the state because it is performed inblew out one of his back knees. He showed
house.
up with a limp at Animal Haven Veterinary Center in Bear, where he received
At Animal Haven, the treatment costs betreatment that helped, but he still had pain. tween $1,800 and $2,500, depending on
the animal's size.
His owner, John Przybyliski, wanted a
Grover loves to play fetch.
better outcome for his best friend. So, on
Tuesday, Dr. Nancy Brady infused
Grover's joint with stem cells she had extracted from his own fat tissue earlier in
the day — the first such procedure in Delaware to use an in-house stem cell treatment
developed by a Kentucky-based company
called MediVet America.
"In the end, the owners were happy."
But, Stoltzfus said, it is important to manage expectations. There is more data, for
example, to suggest the stem cells would
help with arthritis than irritable bowl syndrome. Pet owners should not expect stem
cells to act as a magic bullet, she said.
"It is financially a burden to us, because I
am retired, but if this will help him, it will
be worth every penny," said Przybyliski,
who lives near New Castle.
Stoltzfus chose to go with Vet-Stem because she believes it provides better assurance in the measured level of stem cells
provided in the treatments.
The treatment is among a growing number
of options for pet owners who more and
more are willing to pay thousands of dollars to ease the pain of their furry family
members, or improve their quality of life.
"We figured, boy, if they can do that for
human beings, it would be great if we
could get that for him," Przybyliski said.
"He's a young dog, and he had a lot of life
to go out and play."
It's too soon to tell how the treatment will
work on Grover.
Dr. Kathryn Stoltzfus, chief of staff at the
Talleyville animal hospital, performed a
stem cell treatment on an 8-year-old dog
about four months ago, in hopes of easing
his arthritis and irritable bowl syndrome.
Since then, she said, the animal has shown
some improvement.
"We were trying something to help him,
and I think it did help him," Stoltzfus said.
"He's improved significantly enough that
he's able to do more physical therapy.
The cost: $2,249.
Supporters of stem cell therapy in pets say
there is a growing body of evidence that
supports the treatment in both humans and
animals. Researchers continue to develop
techniques and uses for stem cells, and
experts say there is still more to learn.
trip. With Vet-Stem, the cells are sent
overnight to a laboratory in California.
Another company, California-based VetStem Inc., has been working with vets in
Delaware to provide stem cell therapy
since 2009. It is offered in about six places
in the state, including Talleyville Veterinary Hospital, which charges from $3,000
to $5,000 for the treatment, which includes
storing the extra stem cells for a year.
The FDA has not yet approved stem cell
treatments for animals. The federal agency
is working on writing guidance on it, said
FDA spokeswoman Juli Putnam.
"The use of stem cells in veterinary medicine is a burgeoning field of study and
technology," she said. "Many of these
products meet the definition of a 'drug,'
and the FDA's goal is to ensure that these
products, like other drugs, are safe and
effective."
The two companies offer different methods For Grover, the stems cells were an alternative to a surgery that would have given
for processing stem cells found in an animal's fat. MediVet provides a procedure
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that allows vets to process the fat in their
office and complete the treatment in one
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 dedication 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 $4,684 from the sale of
cans from Memorial Day 2007 through December 2014, with the help of our friends,
families, and clients. Our current recipient is
Excelsior Springs Friends of Animals.
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.
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Calendar of Events
September
September 12 - Go Dog Go
Basehor Community Library and Wagg’n
Tails Day Spa are hosting “Go Dog Go,” a
doggone good walk for dogs AND people,
to benefit LCHS Inc. pets and programs!
See LCHSinc.org for more information.
September 12 - Dippin’ Dogs KC
In conjunction with NAWS at The Springs
Aquatic Center, 9400 N. Congress Ave.,
Kansas City, MO. See pcnaws.org for
more information
September 13 - National Pet Memorial
Day - Rolling Acres Memorial Gardens
12:00—5:00pm—Blessing of the Pets/
Balloon Release @ 2:00pm.
September 13 - Ciao Bow Wow!
Join us for Ciao Bow Wow at SPIN! Pizza
in Olathe-- where you can enjoy pizza with
your pup(s) on the patio and raise money
for HSGKC! Pups will get a gourmet meal
from Four Paws Pantry & Spa, their own
bandana and a special gift from Pet Pawse.
People can order off the menu. Reservations required and cost is $35 per dog-hurry, reservations are filling up! We'll
have HSGKC adoptable dogs there from
Noon to 3pm. - See more at: hsgkc.org
September 19 - Paws in the Park
Put it on your calendar! The TENTH Annual Paws in the Park Dog Walk and Festival is coming September 19, 2015 at English Landing Park in BEAUTIFUL downtown Parkville, MO! A fun day is
September 22 - Bark at the Park
Mark your calendars for Bark At The Park!
The Kansas City Royals at Kaufman Stadium are excited to host Bark at the Park
once again in 2015! Bark at the Park gives
you the chance to sit beside your canine
friend while taking in an evening of Royals
baseball as they take on the Seattle Mariners. For more information, please call
(816) 921-8000 or email
[email protected].
October
October 10 - Big Dawg Open
Walter cordially invites you to join us as a
party animal on the golf course for our
annual Big Dawg Open golf tournament –
with a local twist this year! Join our 144
golfers on Saturday, October 10th at Hillcrest Golf & Country Club for a silent auc-
tion, adoptable dogs on site, and a great
day on the course – all benefiting the
35,000 pets Great Plains SPCA serves annually!
All golfers receive:
• Branded Tournament Polo
• All-You-Can-Eat (dinner and snacks
throughout the day)
• All-You-Can-Drink (morning through
Yappy Hour)
• Golf Cart and Range Balls
• A day to be a Party Animal on the course
while supporting local pets
• Mulligans can be purchased as donations
Register your Team for Big Dawg
Contact [email protected] for
more information.
planned with celebrity emcee Susan HiOctober 18 - Dogtoberfest
land! Plus the KC Disc Dogs will be performing! There will be lots of great raffles, Fun for your dogs. Fun for their pets. (That
would be you.) Fun for all! Everyone is
food and fun! Thank you sponsors, venguaranteed to have a doggone good time at
dors, participants and volunteers! Your
Dogtober Fest. Contests and games include
efforts save lives. See more information
Bobbing for Biscuits, Sack Races, Rollparkvilleshelter.com/pawsinpark.
Over Races, Biscuit Eating, Musical Fris-
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bees, Biscuit Toss, Costume Contest, Dog/
Owner Look-A-Likes, Biggest Dog and
Smallest Dog. Fun matches include Obedience, Agility and Rally. AKC Canine
Good Citizen certification testing is availa-
ble throughout the day. Competition is
offered in Dock Diving and Frisbee Catching. For those pooches perhaps not quite
ready for competition there will be workshops for all levels in those two areas as
well as Agility.
On a more serious note, we have demonstrations that include Police Dogs, Search
and Rescue Dogs, Sheep Herding, Draft
and Carting, Agility and Water Rescue.
October 23 - The Miss AmeriPAW Pageant - Pr oject Poochie is thr illed to pr esent “The Miss AmeriPAW Pageant” in
celebration of SASSY (Shelter Animals +
Seniors + Supportive Youth) Program and
lifesaving mission of Great Plains SPCA.
This runway event will showcase a variety
of glamorous and talented canine contestants vying for the coveted “Best in Show”
Trophy. Your vote will determine the winner! Join us at the National Airline History
Museum on Friday, October 23rd at 7:00
pm for beer, wine, and specialty drinks,
followed by dinner, the show, and dancing
to the band “One Night Stand.” Proceeds
from this magical event will support many
lifesaving programs including SASSYmeals, SASSYfund, and SASSYangels. For more information about Project
Poochie or the SASSY program, please
contact Barbara Ross at (913) 742-7318 or
[email protected]. Project Poochie
benefits the SASSY program, a unique
program for seniors and pets.
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.
Safehome to Expand Care to Include the Pets of Abuse Victims
- Linda Cruse, special to The Star
A battered Johnson County woman desperate to leave her husband ended up living in
her car when she learned that Safehome,
Johnson County’s shelter for victims of
domestic violence, couldn’t accommodate
her beloved dog.
More than two-thirds of pet-owning women entering women’s shelters report that
their batterer has injured, maimed, killed
or threatened family pets for revenge or
psychological control.
“Unfortunately, we have heard of cases of
Another woman left her husband with only pets being hurt or killed in domestic vioher dog and no other possessions, saying
lence situations,” she said. “It’s a real conthe dog had supported her through
cern and we want to remove that barrier to
the abuse.
victims seeking help.”
“My husband would often threaten to
abuse Bella as another way to control me,”
she said. “When I finally found the courage to leave, I left with nothing but Bella.”
These stories and others have prompted
Safehome to make plans to become the
first Kansas domestic violence facility to
offer an on-site pet shelter, said Janee’
Hanzlick, Safehome executive director.
“Of course, the timing is just an estimate
and may be revised as we move into the
renovation,” she said.
Hanzlick said the issue of pets surfaces
frequently at Safehome.
Safehome isn’t planning to hire additional
staff to oversee the shelter, she said. Instead, existing staff as well as pet owners
and volunteers would care for the animals.
Safehome is in need of the pet shelter and
expanded residential space because of increased demand for services, Hanzlick
said. Currently, Safehome is always full
and there is a waiting list for counseling services.
The increase in demand is due, in part, to
Johnson County’s Lethality Assessment
Program. Initiated in 2011, the program
gives police at the scene of domestic violence a screening tool to help assess the
level of danger for the victim.
The emergency pet shelter is part of a $2.9
million capital campaign to expand the
residential shelter by 20 percent and increase the capacity of the shelter’s counseling and children’s programs.
A projected timeline calls for the renovation and construction to take place in three
phases, Hanzlick said. Renovation of the
new Education and Prevention Center in
an office building Safehome has already
purchased will begin Aug. 1. Renovation
to expand the shelter itself will take place
October through December and construction of the pet shelter will begin in January 2015.
eventually be able to place their animals
temporarily with family or friends or in
foster care to open up space for other animals,” she said.
“We receive 50 to 100 police-initiated
calls monthly through the program,” she
said. “It’s a very effective screening tool.”
Her dog was the only thing a Johnson County
victim of domestic violence took when she left
home.
Safehome appointed a pet shelter committee comprised of animal experts to design
the shelter, which will be a free-standing,
climate-controlled building designed to
accommodate six dogs and eight cats. Also
included will be a bathing station, play
areas and outside exercise areas to allow
owners and pets to interact.
Safehome is partnering with Great Plains
SPCA for veterinarian care for animals in
the shelter as well as foster care for the
pets, she said. PetSmart will donate food
and supplies.
“So often we receive calls from victims
afraid to leave their pets behind,” she said.
“If people have stepped over that line and The committee is reviewing policies and
hurt people, then they have no issues with procedures for operating the shelter, she
said. The length of time each pet would be
hurting pets.”
allowed to stay in the shelter would deUp to 48 percent of battered women delay pend on each victim’s situation, she added.
leaving abusive situations in fear for what
“Our hope would be that victims would
might happen to their animals, she said.
Money to expand the shelter is being generated by both a grant and local donations,
she said. Safehome has received a
$500,000 Mabee Challenge Grant but
needs to raise money from the community
in order to receive it.
“We’re 91 percent there and need to raise
$261,000 by the end of June,” she said.
“We’ve had an outpouring of community
support because people realize this topic is
vital. In Johnson County, 50 percent of all
homicides are related to domestic violence.”
You can help.
Kansas residents who donate to the campaign are eligible for a 50 percent
tax credit.
To donate, visit Safehome’s website at
safehome-ks.org or mail checks to
Safehome, P.O. Box 4583, Overland Park,
KS 66204. Check writers should put
“Capital Campaign” in the memo line.
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One Last Decision - continued
of time allowed me, on our final day together, to enjoy those last precious moments with her without the worry of what
was to happen next. A little peace in my
broken heart.”
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me decide how to lay Ellie to rest. I chose
a wooden box that would hold her ashes,
her collar, and a lock of her hair. On the
front of her box was a place to slip my
favorite picture of her smiling back at me,
looking young and happy.”
Thank you to Laura for sharing her story.
The best time to start is early, before the
time you absolutely need the services.
"When the day arrived that would be
Hard as it is, I have been told by many
Ellie's last, I knew I would be an incoherpeople that they find it easier to make the
ent mess. Emotionally drained and grief
arrangements before the time of need, so
stricken, I couldn't have made decisions
they do their research, make informed deabout her after care that day. Knowing, as
cisions, have the services they truly want
we drove her to Rolling Acres, that the
provided by a company they approve of,
staff knew exactly what I wanted them to
and do not emotionally overspend. Many
do, was so comforting.”
people feel better; much better, when they
"As a dog groomer for 25 years in the
have done their research on the facility
northland, I have had this same conversathey are trusting with their pet, as well as
tion with many of my customers as time
having pre-arranged the final arrangements
draws to a close on their beloved pet. My
for their beloved pet. They know that then,
experience with Ellie has led me to give
when that day does come, all they have to
this advice: preplanning can help make the of people you know and trust.“
do besides grieve, is make a telephone call
final day so much easier. Educating yourand their treasured companion will be han"Pets are our family. We love them with
self about the options available helps give
dled according to their wishes, and with
some measure of control in a whirlwind of full hearts when we have them and grieve compassion, dignity and respect. And they
heartbreaking emotions, and you will feel them with broken hearts when they leave
will not have any regrets on the arrangeus. Making Ellie's final preparations ahead
some relief that your pet will be in the care
ments they made.
Stem Cell Therapy - continued
the dog a "bionic knee," Brady said, an
invasive procedure that would have cost
$2,500 to $4,500 and needed a longer recovery time.
need more injections, Brady said, and leftover stem cells will be kept for future
check-ups. The expectation is Grover will
Veterinary technician Sharyn Krueger
see benefits in two to four weeks, but it
worked with a
Przybyliski said
MediVet rep- could take longer.
the price and
resentative,
Some owners of a pet with a knee injury
shorter turnawho was there like Grover's might want to choose surgery
round time were
to conduct
over stem cells, and Brady supports that,
what led him to
training, to
too. She believes in providing options that
choose stem
extract stem
give pet owners the choice.
cells over surcells from
For some pets, however, surgery might not
Grover's fat.
gery.
be an option. The stem cells might be a
This involved
"We didn't
last choice for a pet owner whose animal is
chopping up
think we could
suffering so much that euthanasia is being
the fat, treatkeep him down
considered, Brady said.
ing it with an
long enough to
Offering the treatment in animals at United
enzyme and
heal,"
States veterinary offices comes as more
placing it in a special machine. This hapPrzybyliski said.
humans are seeking stem cell procedures
pened on a countertop in the same room
When Grover arrived for treatment Tues- where Grover had been operated on moabroad that are not yet approved here.
day, the first step was drawing some
ments earlier.
"I don't think that animals should be less
blood. That was put into a machine to sepAbout two hours later, the stem cells were behind the curve," Stoltzfus said. "If we
arate platelets, which would be used later
injected in Grover's knee, and he received can do it in people, we can do it in aniin the process. Next, Grover was placed on
an IV infusion of the stem cells. He might mals, too."
an operating table and sedated. Brady
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made a 2-inch incision in his shoulder and
extracted fat from beneath the skin.
Dear Friends at Rolling Acres:
For Office Use Only
FF ____________________
Fall 2015
Date ___________________
Enclosed please find:
My donation to the Rolling Acres Memorial Gardens For Pets Funds, to pr ovide
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.
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
_________________________________
(Phone)
Mail to:
______ $100 per brick per pet
For Office Use Only
FP ____________________
Date ___________________
______ Memorial Day
I would also like to order:
______ Fourth of July
______ A Foam Vase Insert $1.50
______ Pet Memorial Day
______ Green Plastic Vase with Insert $4.00
______ Thanksgiving
______ Bronze Memorial Vase $660.00
______ Christmas
Sales tax is included in all prices.
______ Special Day
I have enclosed my check or money order for
______ Special Day
2) Select the type of flowers you want:
$ ____________________________________
______ Roses ______________ (what color?)
_____________________________________
(Name)
______ Seasonal
______ Poinsettias
_____________________________________
(Address)
______ Lilies
______ Other
______ Other
(We must reserve the right to substitute, depending on the selections available to us)
______ Yes
Prices: Bouquets for
Do you want a 22” Winter Evergreen
Wreath?
______ 1 Day
$14.78
______ 2 Days
$29.57
______ Yes
______ 3 Days
$42.00
1) When do you want flowers placed on
your grave(s)?
______ 4 Days
$53.00
______ 5 Days
$66.00
______ Valentine’s Day
______ 6 Days
$78.00
______ Easter
______ 7 Days or more @ $13 =
Add $28.00
_________________________________
(City/State/Zip)
Memory Bricks for Memorial Courtyard
Do you want a Winter Evergreen
Grave Blanket?
Add $39.00
__________________________________
(Address)
______ $ 25 Bronze
Flower Service Program
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.
__________________________________
(Name)
_____________________________________
City/State/Zip
_____________________________________
(Phone)
_____________________________________
For the graves of
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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.
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Spay and Neuter Assistance
Emergency Services:
Great Plains SPCA ...................................................... (816) 333-PETS
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center ........................ (888) 426-4435
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
300 S.W. Noel Suite B, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
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
Overland Park, Kansas .......................................... (913) 642-9563
11950 W. 110th St, Ste B, Overland Park, KS 66210
NAWS Spay and Neuter ............................................... (816) 336-1888
www.pcnaws.com
Spay and Neuter Kansas City ........................................ (816) 353-0940
1116 E. 59th St., Kansas City, MO 64110
8141 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118
139 NE 91st St., Kansas City, MO 64155
Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Services, Inc ......................... (816) 525-5401
3400 NW Vivion Rd., Riverside, MO 64150
Animal Emergency Center ............................................ (816) 455-5100
VCA Mission Animal Referral & Emergency Ctr ........ (913) 722-5566
5914 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS 66202
Lost Pet Assistance
www.snkc.net
Lost Dog Registry ......................................................... (816) 333-0020
STOPP Clinic ................................................................ (816) 313-7729
KCPetConnect.com ...................................................... (913) 674-0350
10109 East 63rd. (@ Blue Ridge Blvd.), Raytown, MO 64133