Pet owners will soon be able to honor pets at new Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden
Soon, Millcreek Township will have its own Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden for pet owners to remember and grieve their pets that have passed on.
Debbie Garcia is spearheading the project with Ruth Thompson of the ANNA Shelter.
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The project has been approved by Millcreek Township and will be located at Scott Park.
The Rainbow Bridge is a symbolic place where pet owners cross in the afterlife to meet up with their pets.
People can memorialize their pets by purchasing bricks.
All net proceeds will benefit the ANNA Shelter and go towards food, medical care and other essentials.
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'It will be a pretty good-sized patio with memorial bricks that we will place. It's going to be a serene place for people to go and reflect and remember their pets,' said Garcia.
The memorial bricks went on sale Tuesday. Those who would like to purchase one can do so by clicking here.
The project should be complete by October.
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