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A NEW pet crematorium has opened its doors for the first time this week having gotten the green light from An Bord Pleanála. “Peaceful Paws”, which has been supported by local vets, opened on the Gort Road in Ennis on Monday. Planning permission was initially granted by Clare County Council before being appealed by a resident of County Meath, “Don Weldon”. It was established by Aimee and Danny Keller in response to the lack of this service within the county and surrounding areas. The nearest similar facility is in Kerry, with the developers stating that the associated delay following the loss of a pet “can be very distressing” for owners. Mr Keller outlined when a person loses a pet, they can be collected from their house, from a veterinary surgeon or the person can bring the deceased animal to Peaceful Paws. Once the pet is cremated, it can then be returned in an urn, tribute box, a specially designed scatter …
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