Pet Insurance Review – Odie Pet Insurance

I apologize this blog has taken so long to write! I had surgery in May, but then had complications, so it has been a bumpy road getting back to writing this pet insurance review.

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about pet insurance and if it was worth the cost. Today, I am going to provide a pet insurance review – Odie Pet Insurance… who is really worth looking into.

Odie Pet Insurance

Price: As low as $6.00 for cats; $9.00 for dogs

 

Description:

Odie is a newer pet insurance company that was created for the owner’s two dogs, Luke and Summer. Struggling to understand all the options and plan benefits plus the premium costs (which were unpredictable!), Luke and Summer’s parents decided they were going to make buying pet insurance much easier.

Their belief is everyone has access to affordable veterinarian care, and pet owners shouldn’t have to choose between their pets and their bank account. The company also believes that preventative care and education will ultimately help keep pets healthy and finances intact.

Pet Insurance Review – Odie Plan Options  

The Illness and Injury Plan

This plan covers a number of options if your dog or cat comes down with an illness or injury. Plans average around $25 a month for cats and $45 a month for dogs (based on a 3-year old mixed breed pet).

Plan Details: The Illness and Injury plan gives you deductible options of a $50 – $1,000 (in $50 increments) as well as reimbursement options of 70%, 80%, or 90%. Annual payout options are as follows: $5,000, $10,000, or $40,000.

Whats covered:

Pet Insurance Review - Odie Pet Insurance

What’s NOT Covered:

  • Pre-Existing Conditions
  • Training/Obedience Classes
  • Breeding, Pregnancy, or Birth Expenses
  • Prescription Food
  • Boarding
  • Cosmetic or Elective Procedures
  • Biohazard Fees
  • Preventative Care

Optional Add-Ons:

You have the ability to add on a couple options for an additional fee These options are:

  • Office Visits and Exam Fees: Fees in addition to the diagnostic tests or treatments
  • Take Home Prescription Medications: Odie covers up to 950 different prescriptions
  • Rehabilitation, Acupuncture, and Chiropractic Care: This option covers ongoing physical therapy to help mobility.
The Accident Only Plan

This plan will cover the cost of an emergency based on if your pet has a mishap/accident only up to $10,000 each year. Cost for this plan start at $6.00 for cats and $9.00 for dogs.

Plan Details: Accident only pays up to $10,000 each year. Your annual deductible (out-of-pocket) is $250 and Odie will reimburse you up to 90% of the veterinarian bills.

What’s Covered:

  • Injuries: Broken bones, sprains, damage to eyes, traumatic dental fractures
  • Wounds: lacerations, bite wounds, snake bites, and bee stings
  • Veterinarian Treatment: X-Rays, ultrasounds, lab tests, emergency care, hospitalization, CTs, MRIs, and surgery.

What’s NOT Covered:

  • Illnesses, diseases, and specific conditions: Breed-specific health issues, congenital diseases, chronic conditions, dental illness.
  • Specific Injuries: Preexisting injuries, cruciate ligament events, intentional acts or behavioral condition caused injuries.
  • Preventative Care: Routine / wellness visits, spay/neuter, vaccines, micro chipping, or teeth cleaning.

The Wellness Add-On:

Plan Details: This option can be added onto the Illness and Injury or the Accident Only plan for an additional premium. It is not an insurance plan, but an option that can help with the preventative care costs such as micro chipping, vaccinations, and flea/tick medications. There are no waiting periods, no annual deductible or co-insurance, and it covers pet’s with preexisting conditions.

Add-On Plan Options:

Additional Information

 

According to Odie, their offerings are superior to those of other pet insurance companies. In reviewing the options, it looks like Odie may have an upper hand on the overall cost; however, it will be based on the plan and options chosen as well as the age, breed, and overall health of your cat or dog.

Take a look at the comparison chart on Odie’s website:

Pet Insurance Review

Waiting Periods and Exclusions

When looking at pet insurance options, it is important to also consider waiting periods and exclusions. Odie has the following per their sample policy:

Waiting Periods

  • 14 days following the Policy Effective Date for any Illnesses and any related conditions.
  • 3 days following the Policy Effective Date for any Injuries and any related conditions.
  • 6 months following the Policy Effective Date for any Cruciate Ligament Events and any related conditions.

Exclusions

  • Pre-Existing Conditions:
    • Chronic Conditions.
    • Bilateral Conditions, if your Pet had at any time any Pre-Existing Conditions
    • Intervertebral disc Conditions, if your Pet had at any time any Pre-Existing Conditions involving the intervertebral discs (due to either degeneration or trauma).
  • Preventative Care:
    • Wellness exams; parasite control, etc.
    • Elective and cosmetic procedures,
    • Spaying or neutering
    • Claims for Pets found to be healthy and presenting with no clinical symptoms
More Exclusions?
  • Other Exclusions (Costs, Fees, or Expenses) related to:
    • Treatments, therapies, and services described under the Supplemental Benefits coverage, if this coverage is not purchased at enrollment;
    • Any prescription or over-the-counter medications that are not included in their covered medication list;
    • Administrative charges for the processing of insurance claims and/or sending medical records;
    • Injuries due to any organized dog fighting, that involves you or a member of your household;
    • Breeding and pregnancy;
    • Boarding and transport expenses, including ambulance transportation;
    • Complications of or diagnostic tests, treatments, therapies, and/ or medications related to Conditions not covered.
    • Anal gland expression;
    • Typical bedding, housing, crates, cages, ramps, feeding accessories, etc
    • Biohazardous waste fees
    • Any Condition resulting from  training for or participating in racing, including track or sled racing;
    • Alternative and Holistic Treatments;
    • Experimental therapies and medications
    • Conditions arising from a repetitive and specific activity that leads to decontamination (e.g., the induction of vomiting), medical, or surgical treatment of your Pet.
    • Training and treatment of Behavioral Conditions
    • Cremation and burial;

Conclusion

Ok, I know that was a TON of information on Odie’s pet insurance options…especially when it pertains to the waiting period and exclusions, but I think it is important to give you the full picture of what to consider when purchasing a product.

Overall, I think Odie has a good policy. The company is fairly new to the insurance world, so there are not a ton of reviews out there; however, for the price and types of coverage, Odie has a decent offering.

There is only one thing left for you to do and that is…get a quote to see if Odie is right for you and your family!

Who is Comfort Connects? Comfort Connects Review.

Comfort Connects Keepsakes & Grief Support Review

Comfort Connects ReviewName: Comfort Connects Keepsakes and Grief Support
Website: Comfortconnects.com
Price: varies
Owners: Rebecca MacDonald
Overall Rank: 5 out of 5

Comfort Connects Introduction

Say Hello to Rebecca:

Rebecca MacDonald founded Comfort Connects based on an undeniable bond between her and her Boxer, Max. She grew up with many pets in her life; however, Max was special; her and Max connected on a deeper level especially during some difficult times in Rebecca’s life.

When Rebecca left for art school, she had to leave Max at home. Missing him terribly, she decided to collect some of his fur on a trip home for the holidays. When she returned to school, she experimented making jewelry with his fur and found a piece that preserved his fur perfectly!

A few months later, Max passed away; however, Rebecca was able to keep his memory alive in the necklace she made with a little of his fur. She saw how much comfort this small keepsake gave her that she decided to create keepsakes for others who mourn the loss of their own pets.

New Beginnings:

After Rebecca graduated from school, she created a blog and a built a community around pet loss and now she is able to share her creativity and bring people closer to their beloved pets.

Rebecca is an inspiring person who has taken her passion for animals and turned it into a community to help others who are struggling with the loss of their pets. She creates hand crafted jewelry, pocket stones, artwork, hand-embroidered pieces, and keepsakes; and also has grief resources and pet tributes on her website.

Rebecca’s Own Words: 

I am honored to have created keepsakes and portraits for more than 1’000 people worldwide. Knowing that what began as a way for me to feel closer to my dog has reconnected so many people with their loved ones truly warms my heart. Providing something tangible that helps mend a broken heart, in turn, helps me with my own heartache.”

Comfort Connects Products

Here are the certain products that Comfort Connect offers: These are quality, hand-made items, made specifically for your needs. Rebecca communicates with her clients during the process to ensure the end product is perfect.

Jewelry & Keepsakes:

You can find necklaces, rings, earrings, and key chains under this tab. Each piece can preserve either your pet’s fur, ashes, feathers, or whiskers. Each item will specify how much of your pet’s ashes or fur, etc will be needed to make the piece of jewelry. It is noted, that if your pet has white fur, it does take 2x as much as other colored fur. Comfort Connects can also only accept ashes and fur from Canada or the United State.

Many of the items will require the ashes, fur, etc; however, there are a few options where you can stamp your pet’s name into a charm or include an amethyst stone meant to help the healing process.

Please note, pendants do not include the chain; however, she does offer the option of purchasing a chain in addition to the pendant/charm.

My favorite items:

Cat loss necklace with cat charm, always in my heart charm, and amethystCustom memorial necklace with photo and your pet’s hair or ashesPaw Print Memorial Necklace

Pocket Stones:

Comfort Connects offers 3 options to choose from for pocket stones. You can choose from Pawcket Stone, Pawcket Stone (Patterned), or Pawcket Stone with your pet’s fur.

Each of these items are created based off of your pet’s paw print and made into a mixed resin pendant. The cost will be determined based on the paw size you request. The general size is 1.5″ x 1.25″; however, you can opt for the following:

Optional Sizes:
    • Tiny (1″) – Teacup poodle
    • xxSmall (1.5″) – Yorkie
    • xSmall (2″) – Dachshund
    • Small (2.5″) – Beagle
    • Medium (3″) – Cocker Spaniel
    • Large (4″) – Labrador
    • xLarge (5″) – Bernese

The Pawcket Stone will come in black; however, you can opt for the Pawcket Stone (Patterned) if you prefer to show the paw’s different colors. This will show your pet’s paws…exactly! The same sizing applies to the Patterned Stones.

If you would like to submit locks of your pet’s fur or ashes, you can have it included into the Pawcket Stone as well.

It’s pretty neat, that you can choose which type of stone you want, and if you want to include the nail markings.

Pawcket Stones

Digital Art and Pet Portraits:
Digital Art:

Comfort Connects also offers great digital prints of your pet’s paws, nose prints, or even silhouette shots of your favorite photo. The nice thing about the digital prints is that Rebecca will email you the digital file, and you can print out at home or your favorite print shop.

If you choose a digital art piece, you will send Rebecca your favorite photo or a picture of your pet’s paw print or nose print, and she will turn it into a great frameable piece. You also have the ability to add text to the photo and make it even more personal.

Custom Portraits:

The custom pet portraits are absolutely beautiful! Rebecca has an incredible ability to take your favorite pet photo and turn it into a thoughtful pencil drawing. Each portrait is done as a 8×10″ drawing of your pet’s head and neck. If you are interested in something a little more custom, you can email Rebecca and she will work with you on what you are interested in.

Rebecca offers the ability for weekly updates if you should choose to see the progress of your portrait. Once it is complete it will be shipped in bubble wrap and will also require a signature upon delivery.

Digital ArtCustom head/neck Portrait

 

 

 

 

Hand Embroidered Keepsakes:

The last option to purchase is a very pretty hand-embroidered floral paw-print. If you like embroidery, this is definitely an option to check out.

You will send in a photo of your pet’s paw print and choose from a floral color palette and Rebecca will create an embroidery for you to display with your favorite pet photo or even by itself. Again, any time you are interested in something custom, talk to Rebecca and she will discuss options with you.

Hand-Embroidered Gifts

Cost and Shipping:

Knowing it can be hard to afford keepsakes after losing a pet, Rebecca’s costs are quite reasonable. You will find something to help you remember your pet for $15 – $500. If you are interested in something that is not specifically on her website, you can contact her and she will work with you on your needs and the cost for the specialty item.

When your item is completed, you will receive a photo of the product to ensure it meets your expectations. After you confirm you approved the product, it will take approximately 1-2 weeks to arrive.

Grief Support Blog:

Even with all the amazing items you can purchase, Comfort Connects is all about community and helping people through the grieving process. She has a blog and she has guest-written on my blog regarding how to walk through your grief journey.

She provides tips and ideas as well as a memory board and pet tributes, and a grief support library. There is so much great information regarding how she became a pet loss / grief journey artist/creator. (I mean, I am not sure this is what her actual title is, but…it is fitting, right?) There are ideas on how to work through grief, letters from Heaven and so much more.

Conclusion

I wanted to shed light on Comfort Connects for a few reasons.

    1. We mourn the loss of our pets when they pass over the rainbow bridge; however, there are not a lot of quality products to help us remember them.
    2. I have not seen many (if any) blog sites that offer products AND grief support.
    3. Rebecca is an honest person who has gone through the grieving process. She willing to share her artistic abilities to create beautiful pieces of art so that you can remember your pet in the best way possible.

Comfort Connects is a great site to share with your friends, your veterinarians, your pet sitter…everyone who has or has had a pet. The website has beautiful products, but even if you don’t purchase anything, you can still utilize the information in the blog and the library.

Go and check out Comfort Connects and let me know what you think!

A Pet’s Life Round Paw Necklace Review

A Pet’s Life Round Paw Necklace Review

Name: A Pet’s Life Round Paw Necklace
Website:  Chewy.com
Price: $49.99 with free shipping
Owners: A Pet’s Life
Overall Rank: 9 out of 10

 

A Pet’s Life Round Paw Necklace, Product Overview

This is a simple, yet beautiful necklace made from stainless steel. It is designed with a paw print on the front of the pendant and holds a small amount of cremated remains of your beloved pet. The chain is 19″ long and the gift comes with a small filling kit for convenience. Even though your pet may have passed over the rainbow bridge, you can keep them close to your heart with this pendant.


The Good & the Bad

Pros:

  • The cost: For only $50, you can keep your pet’s memory close
  • Free shipping: this ships within 1-3 days
  • Simplicity: This is a beautifully made pendant that is simple, but that speaks volumes on how you love your furbaby.

Cons: 

  • I really don’t see a con on this, as it is well priced and you can get through Chewy.com

Who is A Pet’s Life Round Paw Necklace For?

I believe this pendant is for someone who has lost a beloved pet and who would like to keep a small token/memory near their heart.

For those of us who have lost a pet, it is hard to find something that speaks volumes of our love for our pets, but is also small and simple that can be worn close to our hearts.  It is also difficult to find something that may be within our price range.

I know for me, this necklace is small, simple, and I can put my pet’s ashes in the back of the pendant (if I want), and it is in my price range (and does not overtly advertise my pet’s death).

My Final Opinion of A Pet’s Life Round Paw Necklace

I really like the pendant/necklace due to the simplicity and beauty of the paw print. It is affordable and can be purchased through Chewy.com, so you know if you have issues with the product or service, Chewy.com will provide great customer service. 

A Pet’s Life Round Paw Necklace at a Glance… 

Name: A Pet’s Life Round Paw Necklace
Website: Chewy.com
Owners: A Pet’s Life
Price:$49.99
Overall Scam Rank: 9 out of 100

VERDICT: LEGIT

Pets and Wine – A Winning Combination

Stoney Creek Wine Press Review

Name: Stoney Creek Wine Press

Website: https://www.stoneycreekwinepress.com/index.cfm?dealerid=1936

Price: Varies

Owners: Richard Smith and Derrick Carter

Overall Rank: 4.5 out of 5

Customized Wine Labels, Product Overview

Stoney Creek is a place to go to print out personalized wine, beer, and even jam labels for special occasions or for special loved ones. They have multiple types of labels you can choose from, but they also have an option where you can upload your own photo or design.

The label editor will display your chosen design along with customized text fields where you can personalize it to your needs. You have the ability to edit text, colors, shapes, and material for your label. Once you are done editing the label, you can view it on a 3-D Bottle Preview. Choose the bottle type, size, and color, to see how your label looks.

Once you order the labels, a designer is assigned to your order. You have the ability to work closely with them to ensure the label is exactly what you need. If you have any questions or concerns, the designer you are working with will be the one to help you.

The labels will take approximately 48-72 hours to process, and another 3-5 days to ship. For those ordering in the U.S., the shipment comes from Washington state in first class, so you should receive your labels within 1 – 3 business days.

The Good & the Bad

Pros:

  • The labels are fully customizable. You can upload your own pictures or designs.
  • After the order is processed, you deal with one person. There is no calling into a call center where you speak to a different person every time.
  • You can view your label in 3-D to ensure it looks good. There is no questioning how it will look on the wine or beer bottle.

Cons:

  • It is hard to estimate the cost. You need to play around in the system to find how much it may cost.
  • They don’t ship wine or beer…just labels. (Although, they do work with a couple of wineries to create the full package.)

Who is Customized Wine Label For?

I thought this idea would be amazing for those who have lost a pet or who want to create a keepsake for their pets. It is completely customizable, so you can upload a favorite picture or memory and add it to a favorite wine bottle or beer stein. It is a smaller version of a portrait, so it will fit in many small, decorative places.

Want to have fun with your pets and customized labels? This is a possibility too. When I was looking into these labels, I thought of a few ideas such as “Roc’s Roooose” or “Beckham’s Brew”… Maybe “Nuka’s Limited Edition for all Moms Who Need a Glass of Wine Now”. Okay, that may be a bit much, but it gives you an idea on how you can create your own special label with your pet.

The nice thing is, glass bottles can be re-purposed for decoration. You can add flowers, sands, or beads…even your pet’s ashes. I am super creative like that, but I am sure there are tons of ideas out there in Pinterest or Google.

 

My Final Opinion of Customized Wine Labels by Stoney Creek

I really like this idea. I think it is a creative way to commemorate special relationships, and have fun while doing so. Customized labels can be added to wine bottles, beer bottles, jam containers, but you can also use them for art projects or when you are creating a memorial for your pet.

I also like the idea because pets and wine go hand in hand. We all love our pets, and wine has become a hot commodity, so why not create a customized wine label that commemorates the bond you have with your pet? I mean…when you are having a glass of wine, where does your pet usually sit? Mine? Across my lap or right next to me.

Tell me what you think…have you had any experience with Stoney Creek Wine Press? How do you rate them?

Product Review -Personalized Pet Memorial Gifts

After the last post, I started thinking about appropriate gifts or keepsakes for those who have lost a pet.  I was browsing through some of the amazing personalized pet memorial gifts from Craft Love Craft Life, and wanted to give you my opinion on a couple. (I couldn’t keep it to just one!) Today, the review is going to be on the personalized pet portrait and the “You left paw prints on my heart” ring. These items will show you the difference in price points (but no decline in quality), as well as the opportunities you have to memorialize your fur baby after they have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

 

Craft Love Craft Life

Name: Pet Portrait

Website: https://www.craftlovecraftlife.com/ref/brikel/

Price: $187.26 – $243.43

Overall Rank: 4.9 out of 5

 

Pet Portrait Product Overview

If you are interested in having a portrait done of your pet, Craft Love Craft Life offers an opportunity for you to recreate your favorite picture of a pet that has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. The portrait is a pencil drawing of your pet’s head, face, and upper neck, and can also include customization if requested. The drawing is done on an 8 x 10″ watercolor cold pressed paper with a 0.5″ border all around. To order, submit your favorite pictures of your beloved pet with ideas on how you want the picture to look to rebecca@craftlovecraftlife.com. She will provide you a digital copy of the proof of what it will look like in the final product.

If you have multiple pets you want included in the portrait, you can have it customized. Just email Rebecca, and she will guide you through the process and any additional costs.

Craft Love Craft Life also offers payments options for those who need assistance. A deposit is necessary to start the process, and a final payment is required before the portrait is shipped. If you have any questions, you can email per the link on the site.

The Good & the Bad

Pros:

  • The accuracy of the drawing is incredible. The artist takes great pride in getting the details and nuances of your pet.
  • The size of the portrait allows you to place the portrait anywhere in your home. An 8 x 10″ is a perfect size to hang on your wall with the family pictures or even place on your desk at work as a remembrance of your loved one.
  • Considering this is a hand drawn portrait with intricate detail, the price is decent.
  • You are able to customize if needed. You would just need to contact the company to do so.

Cons:

  • For some, the price may be a little too much.
  • The portrait only includes the head, face, and upper neck. It will not include a full body shot.
  • 4-6 week shipping time frame…Okay, I guess for me, I want my picture ASAP….but for a quality portrait…I guess I can wait.

Who is the Pet Portrait For?

This pet portrait is for anyone who wants to have a beautifully recreated picture of their pet. This can be for those whose pets have already crossed the rainbow bridge, who are soon to make that journey, or for those who are interested in having a portrait created for their pet. It is a timeless piece that can be added in any venue, and is something that can bring a smile to your face every time you see it.


 

CraftLoveCraftLife

Name: You Left Pawprints on My Heart

Website: https://www.craftlovecraftlife.com/ref/brikel/

Price: $15.64

Overall Rank: 5 out of 5

You Left Pawprints on My Heart Product Overview

This 9.5mm aluminum ring serves as a sweet reminder of the pet who has crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. You can customize the ring with any name, date, or symbol. Each ring is hand stamped and made to order!

The Good & the Bad

Pros:

  • The price is on-point.
  • The ring is small, customized, and something that has meaning to you. You can wear it at all times to remember your fur baby.
  • I like the simplicity in the design.
  • You are able to customize if needed. You would just need to contact the company to do so.

Cons:

I really couldn’t think of anything considering the quality of the metal and the price point. The only negative I could see, is it may not be as customizable as you like…however, Craft Love Craft Life has many other opportunities to customize jewelry.

 

Who is the Ring For?

This is truly a gift for anyone who likes simple or who likes a jewelry item that memorializes their fur baby. It is a great gift for someone who wants a small keepsake to wear on a daily basis or for someone who wants to support the animal welfare industry. It is a universal gift idea, and the price really makes this affordable for everyone who is looking for a small token or gift. (My 10 year old son is requesting I buy one for him!)

 

Kelly’s Wish List…

Okay, okay, okay…I have scoured Craft Love Craft Life, and there are so many things I would love to purchase. These two items are only a small sampling of what the company offers. The portraits are high quality pencil drawings where you can tell the artist takes time to get to know your pet before recreating your favorite photo. The rings are a perfect gift for friends, family, or even yourself to remember that your fur baby will always have your heart. They are small, unique, and a quality ring that can be worn for a long time.

I would encourage you to click on the website to check out all the other really neat ideas for memorial gifts. There is something for every price point, so it will be easy to find something for that special person (or yourself). You can even include your pet’s fur or ashes to make it more personalized to you.

Please also shoot me a reply and tell me what you thought. I would love to hear your review on what you purchased and if you would recommend it to your friends! Let me know below, and I will respond to you as soon as I can.

 

 

Pet Memorial Gift Ideas – Humane Goods 25” Pet Memorial Rainbow Bridge Wind Chime Review

I have heard many people have gone through the loss of a pet recently, and it got me thinking…” Is there a nice pet memorial gift that is of good quality and that can last for many years?” Personally, I like gifts that have a meaning behind it or are personalized… I am not saying a picture frame is bad, but I want something that gives more meaning. My quest to find a worthy gift populated a ton of ideas, but the Humane Goods 25” Pet Memorial Rainbow Bridge Wind Chime really stuck out to me. This blog will be a review of the wind chimes and if I think it is a worthy gift.

So… What is the Rainbow Bridge Wind Chime?

Here are the stats:

The entire gift is 25″ long and contains 6 chimes measuring 36cm to 25cm in length and tuned to the pentatonic scale. The chimes are made of quality material that creates a beautiful tone instead of the dull ring heard in other smaller wind chimes. Each tube is a different color of the rainbow and the seal at the bottom of the chime reads “Meet me under the Rainbow Bridge.

The wind chime is completely assembled, so you do not have to worry about setting up the tubes in the correct order. (Hooray!) It is a simple design; however, the quality of the materials and the fact it is created to hang outdoors is a plus. You can even request to have your pet’s name engraved on the chime.

What’s the cost? On sale now, it is $34, but when the sale is over, the price goes back to $67.

Music to My Ears?

I was thinking about this because chimes can be either beautiful or absolutely annoying depending on the sound they make and how often they make that sound. I also think to the size of the object and if it would be conducive in a small apartment or house in the city or in a larger home in the suburbs or country.

Now, I get annoyed with some wind chimes because the tone is too high and too tinny (is that a word?). My home is in Phoenix, so we don’t get a lot of wind, but when the wind does arrive, it can be big and it can stay for a day or two at a time. That means, the Rainbow Bridge chime may make music on occasion, but it will constantly lovely to the eye. For cities that are more windy like Chicago, those chimes may be playing music all day and all night.

Thankfully, you can hear the chimes here and make a decision for yourself. Personally, the tone is not to high. It has a great range of notes that work well together to not become too bothersome for me.

In regard to the size…the chime itself is 25″ tall. I have a big mesquite tree that it can hang from; however, some pet parents may not have a big tree to hang it from. Depending on the housing situation you are in, you can hang it from the eves of the home or on a large plant hanger…even inside from an eye hook in the ceiling. It will just depend on if it is conducive to your living situation…and your (cough) neighbors.

For me…my mesquite tree in the backyard is perfect!

Why Would I Buy This Product?

Because it’s cool… Well, OK, beside that. Why would this be a good purchase?

First of all, the gift is to remember the life of a loved pet. It is to honor those pets that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge and to have something tangible that will remind us of those days gone by. Each pet is unique, but the overall message remains the same. They are waiting to meet us under the Rainbow Bridge.

Second, these chimes are made from quality material. It is heartbreaking when you purchase a remembrance gift and it breaks or wears down in a few months. Even though the cost may be a little more than one would expect to spend, it is definitely worth the purchase. The tubes are thick and can handle most weather, and each is tuned to the pentatonic scale.

Third, the company, Humane Goods, created the wind chime to be of good quality because of the love of animals. They create beautiful, cruelty-free products for pets as well as gifts to remember our pets by. In addition to creating these quality products, they also create awareness for animal welfare and building a business that focuses on the animal and not just on profit. Animals come first.

Fourth… I am circling back…because the wind chimes are cool. I love the idea of sitting in my backyard, listening to the wind chimes, remembering my fur babies who have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. There is something so calming and soothing about listening to the wind move and the chimes sing. The wind chime is also aesthetically pleasing as it does not consist of drab metal tubes. Humane Goods put a lot of effort into making the product look pretty in addition to sounding pretty.

Kelly’s Final Thoughts and Rating

 

I am going to give this a 4.8 out of 5. The idea, the material, the quality are all positive. I am only concerned with people who get annoyed easily (again..cough, neighbors) and the size for those people who may not have enough room to house this product. The visual aspect is a great remembrance of the Rainbow Bridge and how we will meet our pets again, and the music is not harsh on our ears.

The positives outweigh the negatives in this pet product review. The Humane Goods 25″ Pet Memorial Rainbow Bridge Wind Chime is a worthy gift for those who have lost a loved pet AND who are looking to make a conscious effort to help animals in need.

Let me know your thoughts or if you have more questions…and let me know if you purchase one. I would love to hear your review as well!

To purchase, click HERE!

Till the next time…

With love,

Kelly