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Vol. 30 No. 2 Fall 2016
Vice President: Gary Piper President & Editor: Nancy Piper
Phone 816-891-8888; Fax 816-891-8781
www.visitrollingacres.com
12200 N.W. Crooked Rd • P.O. Box 12073
Kansas City, MO 64152
Pet Memorial Day
Celebration
September 11, 2016
Noon - 5 pm
12200 N. Crooked Road,
Kansas City, MO
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Blessing of the Pets - 2:00pm
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One More Responsibility
for a Pet Parent ....................... Page 1
Why Pets Have ESP ............... Page 2
Pet Aromatherapy And
Essential Oils ........................... Page 3
Calendar of Events .................. Page 4
Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Dog
Treats ...................................... Page 5
Kitty Delights Cat Treats....... Page 5
What’s Inside
One More Responsibility for a Pet Parent - Nancy Piper
Many people choose a private cremation for
their pet, so they can get their pet’s ashes
back, but are not always sure what to do
with the ashes later. It is normally comfort-
ing to have the physical remains of the pet
back home, albeit in a different form. Dur-
ing the intensely emotional grieving stages,
it is common for people to take their pet’s
ashes in the car with them, if the pet usually
traveled with them; to sleep with the pet’s
urn; or to place the urn where they can pat
it every day as they leave the house and
also return, among other things. The urn is
sometimes placed in a memorial area in the
house.
Pet parents have a
continuing responsi-
bility to the pet’s
ashes. When the pet
parent dies, or all of
the people who had
the pet in their fami-
ly circle die, then
what happens to the
pet’s ashes? If the
ashes are not placed
with the human in
the casket or urn,
then what? If some-
one is going through
the person’s belong-
ings and has no idea about the pets’ ashes,
then they stand a good chance of being
thrown away and ending up in the landfill.
Or if they are in a beautiful urn, the urn
ends up at Good Will or other thrift store,
when your belongings are sorted. Think
about it! What will happen to your pets’
ashes after you die? Will anyone else care?
Make the last arrangement for them while
you can!
I have a friend who was a home organizer.
She told me it was a common occurrence,
when she started in on the closet in the bed-
room, for people to say “oh, be careful!”
She learned to ask “who is in there? Is it a
friend, a relative or a pet? Or everybody?”
People tend to put cremated remains in their
closets because they don’t know what to do
with them.
Pets as well as people deserve to be memo-
rialized for eternity. Here are some sugges-
tions for memorialization for people who
don’t know what to do with the ashes. Take
the urns to Rolling Acres to be buried,
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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 contribu-
tions 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, veteri-
nary care, and the after life care of their pets –
the same as ours! We have been able to pro-
vide pet food to Uplift Organization, among
others, since September 2001. We will also
take blankets, towels, or clothing to them
along with the pet food. If you have anything
to donate, just bring it to us, and we’ll deliver
it for you.
In 2015, with the generous and overwhelming
assistance of the community, Rolling Acres
Memorial Gardens for Pets provided 5,720
pounds of dry pet food, 391 cans of canned pet
food, 34 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 year-
round 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 Memorial Day Open House.
Rolling Acres
thanks everyone for
their help in this
year-round project.
You are just awe-
some!
Dogs may be “man’s best friend,” but par-
rots, cats, lizards and horses also form con-
nections to human beings. Not only can
having a pet cheer you up and reduce your
stress levels, but your pet could save your
life. These pets may be able to detect can-
cer, diabetic crises, seizures, migraines and
Parkinson’s “freezing,” helping owners get
timely — and often critical — help.
Detecting Cancer
Dogs can actually be taught to detect
cancer. Melanoma is the least com-
mon but most deadly skin cancer,
accounting for 79 percent of skin
cancer deaths. Diagnosis relies most-
ly on the way the skin looks — even
though many melanomas are invisi-
ble to the naked eye. But cancer
causes the body to release chemicals
into our urine, sweat and even breath
that smells different than normal.
Tallahassee dermatologist Dr. Ar-
mand Cognetta heard about the terrific
scenting prowess of dogs sniffing out
bombs, termites and even dead bodies un-
derwater and wondered if they might be
able to detect skin cancer. As an experi-
ment, he partnered with Duane Pickel, who
specializes in training bomb detect dogs.
George, the standard Schnauzer, was
taught to detect cancer samples in test
tubes — and proved to be 99 percent accu-
rate!
Once George knew what to look for, the
team “planted” samples (both benign and
cancerous) on human volunteers with Band
-aids. Again, George was 100 percent ac-
curate. Cognetta even convinced a few
volunteers to let George sniff bare skin.
And the dog found six melanomas that
were undetectable by handheld micro-
scope.
Carol Witcher’s Boxer dog, Floyd Henry,
was able to detect his owner’s breast can-
cer, which was then confirmed as malig-
nant by Dr. Sheryl Gabram-Mendola, a
breast surgical oncologist at Winship Can-
cer Institute of Emory University. Both
Witcher and Gabroam-Mendola agree that
the dog saved her life. Dr. Gabram-
Mendola has since developed a test that
looks for different compounds in the breath
of cancer patients.
Other programs in the UK and elsewhere
use dogs to detect prostate cancer through
urine samples. The British journal Gut
reported that an 8-year-old Labrador
named Marine, trained to detect colorectal
cancer, was accurate 91 percent of the time
when sniffing a patient’s breath and 97
percent of the time when sniffing stool.
Seizure Assistance Dogs
Dogs can also be trained to respond to sei-
zures, keeping owners safe by fetching
help or medication. But we still don’t
know why dogs have the ability to pick up
on a seizure before it occurs. It may be that
they cue into subtle body signals, or even
chemical changes that make our bodies
smell different.
Early studies reported in both the
January 1999 and January 2001 is-
sues of Seizure magazine, posited
that dogs trained to help people with
seizures by bringing them medicine
or alerting others to the situation,
actually develop the ability to predict
seizures and react in advance of an
oncoming seizure. Some dogs learn
how to do this by watching other
dogs.
Migraine Alert Dogs
Migraines cause debilitating pain in 36
million people each year. And medications
work best when taken as early as possible.
Dogs, cats and other pets often naturally
detect pre-migraine characteristics — pro-
drome — which may include irritability,
yawning and dizziness, among others.
There may also be subtle changes or smells
that animals detect. Some dogs now have
been trained to act as sentinels and warn
owners to take medication far enough in
advance to prevent the headache.
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Why Pets Have ESP When It Comes To Health Crises - Amy D. Shojai, CABC Animal behavior consultant, www.huffpost.com
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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 dedica-
tion 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 $5,219 from the sale of
cans from Memorial Day 2007 through De-
cember 2015, with the help of our friends,
families, and clients. Our current recipient is
HELP Humane Society in Belton, MO.
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.
Pet Aromatherapy And Essential Oils: What You Need To Know - Dr. Richard Palmquist Chief of Integrative Health Services at Centinela Animal Hospita
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It was a glorious morning. As I returned
from my 5 a.m. bike ride, the air was laden
with jasmine and eucalyptus oil. The grass
gave off a clean earthy aroma. As I bent
down to greet our new Chihuahua puppy I
couldn’t help but smile as his little tongue
licked my nose and left behind that lovely
smell of puppy breath. I held my breath for
a moment and just let the scent flow
through every fiber of my body.
It was a good morning.
Smell is an important primeval sense. The
first major nerve that enters the brain de-
tects scent. That nerve — and the infor-
mation it carries — connects directly to
the base of the brain where immediate
responses occur. Our emotions are strong-
ly influenced by scent. Good smells calm
and attract us while bad smells repel us
and cause aggravation. Our pets use their
sense of smell to gain all sorts of complex
information from the environment and this
information is used to calculate and predict
what states of energy and response they
should adopt.
Essential oils and aromatherapy are useful
aspects of integrative veterinary medicine
and as more people become aware of ways
we can use our patients’ noses to assist
their health, it becomes useful to learn a
bit about the subject. And since animals
and people are different, it is important to
know how to properly use oils in pets so
that we do not unwittingly harm them in
the process. You should also always speak
to a veterinarian before using any essential
oils on your pet.
Essential Oils: A Brief History
Evidence suggests that the ancient Egyp-
tians were the first to use essential oils.
They developed distillation techniques and
pioneered the discovery of medical and
other uses of essential oils. At about the
same time, the Indians and Chinese were
also developing the use of plant materials
in healing. Knowledge of oil use was
passed on to the Greeks, as the famous
doctor Hippocrates pioneered holistic ther-
apies. The Romans continued this process.
After the Roman empire fell, a Persian
physician named Avicenna (approximately
1,000 A.D.) is credited with perfecting the
distillation process.
During the
Dark Ages of
Europe, bath-
ing was
frowned upon
and people
used essential
oils and herb-
als on the skin
to cover bad
odors as well
as for their
antibacterial,
antiviral and
antifungal properties. Church monks be-
came educated herbalists and oil users
during this time period, and monasteries
became repositories of healing literature.
During the Renaissance, the famous physi-
cian Paracelcus revived holistic therapies
and used natural means as a cure for lepro-
sy.
Modern oil usage dates to a French chem-
ist and perfumer named Rene Maurice
Gattefosse who is known for his accidental
discovery of lavender oil’s ability to assist
in the healing of burns. During the the
second World War, another pioneer named
Jean Valet used oils in the treatment of
wounded soldiers. As research ensued,
many properties of essential oils and plants
were categorized and isolated. This pro-
cess continues today with the pharmaceuti-
cal research of essential oils, which makes
up a large part of botanical research glob-
ally. Recently, at the University of South
Dakota, a student received her doctoral
degree for pioneering work in ethnobota-
ny, which examined veterinary essential
oil use. American veterinary practitioners,
such as Dr.
Nancy
Brandt and
Dr. Melissa
Shelton, are
working to
better codify
oil use in
animals.
Oils have
been shown
to have
many possi-
ble desirable
effects such as reducing anxiety and in-
flammation, fighting oxidative processes,
battling toxins and fighting infections by
inhibiting bacteria, fungi and viruses. Oil
odors can also be used to affect mental
states and memory. Modern doctors are
looking for agents that will assist in man-
agement of resistant infections and cancer,
and these natural products may well hold
the key to several major advancements.
Essential oils contain a host of biologically
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Calendar of Events
September
September 10 - A Black Tail Affair
Help Humane’s 9th Annual A Black Tail
Affair - this year's
theme is "Who
Rescued Who?"
Your entry ticket
includes a incredi-
ble 5 course meal,
silent and live
auction and our
always awesome
MC Bryan Busby
KMBC! A fun photo booth, cash bar and
an always awesome animal loving crowd!
All to help the animals in our care at our
true no kill animal shelter.
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-black-tail-affair-
who-rescued-who-tickets-26732031225
September 11 - Pet Memorial Day
Come join us for our Pet Memorial Day
celebration from noon-5pm. Blessing of
the Pets will be at 2pm.
September 17 - Paws in the Park
Put it on your calendar! The Eleventh An-
nual Paws in the Park Dog Walk and Festi-
val is coming September 17, 2016 at Eng-
lish Landing
Park in BEAU-
TIFUL down-
town Parkville,
MO! A fun day
is planned with
celebrity emcee
Susan Hiland!
Plus the KC
Disc Dogs will be performing!
There will be lots of great raffles, food and
fun! Thank you sponsors, vendors, partici-
pants and volunteers! Your efforts save
lives.
September 18 - NAWS Open House
You are invited to stop by and tour NAWS
Spay Neuter Clinic, listen to an awesome
local band, have refreshments and meet
our NAWS team.
September 21 - Big Dawg Open
Great Plains SPCA cordially invites you
and your pet loving pals to join us for the
9th Annual Big Dawg Open on Wednes-
day, September 21st, 2016. Hit a hole in
one for the 35,000 local pets served annu-
ally by Great Plains SPCA. Hosted at the
Deer Creek Golf Club, registration and
breakfast will begin at 7:30 AM with a
9:00 AM shotgun start. Join us following
the tournament for lunch and an awards
reception in the clubhouse. http://
www.greatplainsspca.org/bigdawg/
December
December 10—Candle Light Ceremony
Join us for our 3rd Annual Candlelight
Ceremony at Rolling Acres Memorial Gar-
dens. Honoring memories and sharing sto-
ries of our pets past and present.
A memorial table will be setup to
honor your special companions.
You are welcome to
bring a picture, framed or un-
framed, to place on the table. Re-
freshments and ornament decorat-
ing starts at 5:00pm. The candle-
light ceremony starts at 5:30pm.
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Diabetes Alert Dogs
Katie Jane Brashier, a high school student
in Denison, TX was diagnosed with Type
1 diabetes four years ago. Her assistance
dog, Shots, detects when her blood sugar
level changes by sniffing her breath. The
Labrador mix, adopted from the local shel-
ter, received special training to help Katie
Jane maintain a normal life and accompa-
nies her to band practice, classes and doc-
tor visits. Shots learned this skill by sniff-
ing cotton balls scented with Katie Jane’s
saliva.
The British Medical Journal published a
report written by Dr. Gareth Williams from
Liverpool University Hospital, that dis-
cussed how pet dogs sensed an imminent
hypoglycemic shock in their diabetic own-
ers and warned them ahead of time to take
proper medication. Even the Mayo Clinic
has welcomed a diabetic service dog into
the facility.
Pet dogs — and even cats, rabbits and
birds — show behavioral changes when
around people whose blood sugar level
changes. Now some dogs have been
trained to alert their owners to these
changes. “Brittle” diabetics — those
with hard-to-control blood sugar levels
— may be fearful to leave home. Dia-
betic service dogs sniff their owner’s
breath and detect both high and low
levels of blood sugar — sometimes
before it reaches dangerous levels —
allowing owners to lead more normal
lives. Some of these dogs become so
good at it, they “alert” random people
around them and actually diagnose diabe-
tes in people who didn’t know that they
had the condition. Dr. Debra Wells, of
Queens University in Belfast, Northern
Ireland, is currently analyzing data from a
study to try and determine exactly where
these powers of detection come from.
Parkinson’s Disease
People suffering from Parkinson’s disease
can experience (among other things), a
condition termed “freezing.” Their feet
suddenly stop moving while the rest of the
body continues on, and the fear of falls can
leave some people homebound. Service
dogs are trained to tap owners on the foot,
which often gets their partner moving
again. In fact, some of these dogs learn to
anticipate the freeze and stop it before it
even starts.
Ultimately, experts don’t know exactly
how animals predict such things. While
many animals may be able to detect and
alert their owners to such changes, it takes
a special bond for the pet to actually care
and make it happen.
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Why Pets Have ESP - continued
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.
placed in a cremation niche, or the ashes scattered in their scat-
tering garden. The pets can be memorialized there, as well. At
home, plant a memorial tree, shrub or plant using some of the
pet’s ashes to do that. The cremated remains by themselves will
not nourish a plant. When they are mixed with a specially for-
mulated planting
mix, Let Your
Love Grow, the
beneficial plant
nutrients are
released from the
ashes. There will
be a beautiful
living memorial
to remember the
pet by. The
planting can be
done in the
ground or in a
container. I have
friends who
planted a tree
with their dog’s
ashes, using Let Your Love Grow. The tree is flourishing, and
they smile when they see the tree as they pull in their driveway.
What better way to honor and memorialize your pet than to cre-
ate new life from the ashes through a living plant memorial?
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One More Responsibility - continued
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Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Dog Treats (allrecipes.com)
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175
degrees C).
Whisk together the flour, eggs,
pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and
cinnamon in a bowl. Add water as needed to help make the
dough workable, but the dough should be dry and stiff. Roll the
dough into a 1/2-inch-thick roll. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Bake in preheated oven until hard, about 40 minutes.
Kitty Delights (http://serendipityandspice.com)
5oz can of tuna
1/2 cup white cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup water
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together
until it forms a ball.
Break off tiny pieces and roll
into a small bite size ball and
place on baking sheet.
Flatten ball with a finger– just like you’re making thumbprint
cookies.
Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes.
Flip and bake an additional 5 minutes.
Let cool and have your kitties enjoy!
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your pets and all your loved ones♥.
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to be Remembered!
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active and powerful compounds. Used
correctly, they are an indispensible part of
integrative medical care. However, they
can cause undesirable and even dangerous
side effects, and people using oils medical-
ly should seek specialized training.
Oil Essentials
Plants manufacture oils for many reasons.
Plants cannot move and escape predators
and infectious threats, so they produce
compounds that neutralize or repel pests
and pathogens.
Essential oils are absorbed by inhalation,
ingestion and contact with the skin. They
rapidly enter the body and the blood
stream and are distributed to various tis-
sues. As with all compounds, some chemi-
cals have a biological affinity for specific
tissues, and doctors — or those knowl-
edgeable about oil use — can use this
property to select oils that will target spe-
cific tissues.
The compounds present in essential oils
are powerful. Very small amounts of these
substances can have powerful biological
effects on every system of the body. For
example, lavender oil has powerful effects
on the brain and creates a calming sensa-
tion. Small amounts of lavender oil can be
used when traveling to calm pets or make
them feel sleepy.
Some Safe Oils To Consider
Veterinarians are skilled in the diagnosis
of disease in animals and should always be
consulted — especially in situations where
symptoms are severe or persist. Always
tell your veterinarian what natural products
your pet is using and involve him or her in
these decisions. The following oils can be
used in first aid and are safe for short-term
use:
Lavender: Universal oil, can use
pure or diluted. Useful in conditioning
patients to a safe space. May help
allergies, burns, ulcers, insomnia, car
ride anxiety and car sickness, to name
a few.
Cardamom: Diuretic, anti-bacterial,
normalizes appetite, colic, coughs,
heartburn and nausea.
Fennel: assists the adrenal cor tex,
helps break up toxins and fluid in tis-
sue. Balances pituitary, thyroid and
pineal glands.
Helichrysum: Anti-bacterial, reduces
bleeding in accidents, skin regenera-
tor, helps repair nerves. Also useful in
cardiac disease.
Frankincense: Has helped some
cases of cancer. Works on the immune
system. Has reduced tumors and ex-
ternal ulcers. Increases blood supply
to the brain (although it can worsen
hypertension so use caution).
Spearmint: Helps to reduce weight.
Good for colic, diarrhea, nausea.
Helps balance metabolism, stimulates
gallbladder. When diluted and used
short term, this oil is helpful for many
gastrointestinal issues in cats.
Cautions
While oils are use-
ful in healing and
affecting mentation,
they are powerful
and can cause a
wide variety of ad-
verse effects. Princi-
ples of safe use are
recommended. The
largest problem with
essential oils is that
they may contain
contaminates or
adulterants that
make more serious
issues arise. For this
reason, one should
only use therapeutic
grade oils from rep-
utable companies and verify the quality of
oils before using them.
Animals have sensitive senses of smell, so
in most cases it is best to use oils that are
diluted and always provide an escape
route. If a pet does not like an oil do not
enforce its use. Cats are particularly at risk
for oil reactions and in most cases we use
oils very sparingly on cats. One drop of
essential oil diluted in 50 drops of a pure
dilutional oil such as grape seed oil is usu-
ally sufficient.
Since animals metabolize and react differ-
ently to essential oils, it is important to
know about species-specific differences
before using oils. One problem we see in
our clinic involves people overusing oils.
A person discovers essential oils and be-
gins to diffuse the oils into their homes
leading to an unintentional overdose for
their pets. Lavender oil is highly useful,
but it contains no antioxidant compounds
and can therefore oxidize as it is stored.
These oxidized alcohols can aggravate
patients and lead to the development of
allergic responses.
Some essential oils can cause liver and
kidney toxicity in sensitive species. Cats
use a different system in their liver to de-
toxify and are particularly sensitive to es-
sential oils that contain polyphenolic com-
pounds. These are so-called “hot” oils like
cinnamon, oregano, clove, wintergreen,
thyme and birch, which are oils that should
be avoided in cats. Cats should not receive
melaleuca oil, and never put essential oils
into the ear canal as they can damage cats’
delicate ear drums and nerves. Care is
needed around eyes as well. Always wash
your hands after handling oils to prevent
accidentally getting them into your eyes.
To reduce the chances of sensitivity and
organ toxicity, we generally use an oil for
no more than two weeks and then provide
a rest period. Under certain circumstances
— like in the treatment of cancer — we
will use oils for longer periods, but this is
something best left to those trained in the
use of oils.
Used properly essential oils can benefit
people and our animal friends.
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Pet Aromatherapy And Essential Oils - continued
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Dear Friends at Rolling Acres:
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.
Do you want a Winter Evergreen
Grave Blanket?
______ Yes Add $39.00
Do you want a 22” Winter Evergreen
Wreath?
______ Yes Add $28.00
1) When do you want flowers placed on
your grave(s)?
______ Valentine’s Day
______ Easter
______ Memorial Day
______ Fourth of July
______ Pet Memorial Day
______ Thanksgiving
______ Christmas
______ Special Day
______ Special Day
2) Select the type of flowers you want:
______ Roses ______________ (what color?)
______ Seasonal
______ Poinsettias
______ Lilies
______ Other
______ Other
(We must reserve the right to substitute, de-
pending on the selections available to us)
Prices: Bouquets for
______ 1 Day $14.78
______ 2 Days $29.57
______ 3 Days $42.00
______ 4 Days $53.00
______ 5 Days $66.00
______ 6 Days $78.00
______ 7 Days or more @ $13
I would also like to order:
______ A Foam Vase Insert $1.50
______ Green Plastic Vase with Insert $4.00
Sales tax is included in all prices.
I have enclosed my check or money order for
$ ____________________________________
_____________________________________
(Name)
_____________________________________
(Address)
_____________________________________
City/State/Zip
_____________________________________
(Phone)
For the graves of
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
Flower Service Program For Office Use Only
FP ____________________
Date ___________________
Fall 2016
Enclosed please find:
My donation to the Rolling Acres Memo-
rial Gardens For Pets Funds, to provide
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.
Memory Bricks for Memorial Courtyard
______ $100 per brick per pet
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
______ $ 25 Bronze
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(Address)
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(Phone)
Mail to:
Rolling Acres Memorial Gardens
12200 N. Crooked Rd
Kansas City, MO 64152
For Office Use Only
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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS Spay and Neuter Assistance
Great Plains SPCA ...................................................... (816) 333-PETS
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
Arrowhead Veterinary Services (Thurs. & Fri.) ............ (816) 353-5675
16021 E. 40 Hwy, Kansas City, MO 64136
NAWS Spay and Neuter ............................................... (816) 336-1888
6972 N. Broadway, Kansas City, MO www.pcnaws.com
Spay and Neuter Kansas City ........................................ (816) 353-0940
1116 E. 59th St., Kansas City, MO 64110 www.snkc.net
STOPP Clinic ................................................................ (816) 313-7729
10109 East 63rd. (@ Blue Ridge Blvd.), Raytown, MO 64133
Emergency Services:
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center ........................ (888) 426-4435
Animal Emergency Center ............................................ (816) 455-5100
8141 North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118
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
139 NE 91st St., Kansas City, MO 64155
Overland Park, Kansas .......................................... (913) 642-9563
11950 W. 110th St, Ste B, Overland Park, KS 66210
VCA Mission Animal Referral & Emergency Ctr ........ (913) 722-5566
5914 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS 66202
Lost Pet Assistance
LostDogRegistry.net ............................................. Text (816) 812-1032
KCPetProject.org .......................................................... (816) 513-9821
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.