Pet angels get their wings

Pets that passed away during the year get their wings during the holiday season at Companion Animal Hospital of Selinsgrove in Selinsgrove, Penn. Assistant office manager Laura Bickhart suggested making angel wings to hang on the hospital's Christmas tree in the reception area to honor patients who had passed away.

Staff members made a list of deceased patients who had touched them in a special way. Then team members wrote each pet's name on a set of angel wings to hang on the tree. "We had about 50 pairs of wings on the tree last year," says co-owner Dr. Steva Stowell.

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"It was so heartwarming to see everyone on the team participate, many with tears in their eyes," he says. "This activity confirmed to me that our staff members are here because they truly care about our patients and clients. And our clients were touched and amazed that we remembered."