View Clipart, Fonts, and Engraving Tips Here  How to Order See the item fact sheet to view specifications, sizes, and other options. Choose a pre-selected engraving option or create your own customized inscription. Fill out the form below or call us at 808-435-3006 to place your order. Once we have reviewed your order and verified the details, we’ll send you an invoice. Your order will be sent to the engraver once payment is received. We’ll call you to arrange delivery after we have received and quality checked your piece.more…

View Clipart, Fonts, and Engraving Tips Here  How to Order See the item fact sheet to view specifications, sizes, and other options. Choose a pre-selected engraving option or create your own customized inscription. Fill out the form below or call us at 808-435-3006 to place your order. Once we have reviewed your order and verified the details, we’ll send you an invoice. Your order will be sent to the engraver once payment is received. We’ll call you to arrange delivery after we have received and quality checked your piece.more…

Images of your loved one turned into a work of art. Great for keychains, pendants, or charm bracelets, these pieces can be engraved using an image of your pet’s actual paw print, nose print, or photo. Stainless Steel  $150 Sterling Silver  $175 ORDER DOWNLOAD INFO How to order Call us at 808-435-3006 or email info@armsofaloha.com, and we’ll help you design your one-of-a-kind keepsake. Choose your metal. Available in stainless steel, 925 stamped sterling silver, or solid gold (takes 4-6 weeks – please ask us for a quote). Choose a style. Select a laser engraved paw print, nose print, or photo. Choose a shape. Pendants measure aboutmore…

Keep your best friend close to your heart. These beautiful keepsake pieces contain a discrete compartment to hold a small amount of your loved one’s ashes. Most are about 1″ wide/long and 1/4″ thick. Available in 925 stamped sterling silver or gold plated. Your choice of satin cord, stainless steel ball chain, or keychain is included. Upgrades Also available in solid 14K yellow or white gold (takes 4-6 weeks). We also have a selection of gold and silver chains. Please ask for a quote. $150 includes engraving and shipping DOWNLOAD KEEPSAKE CATALOG Paw Print and Doggie Bones ORDER VIEW DETAILS Paw Prints Across My Heart ORDER VIEWmore…

Nobility Brass Urn $150 Available in small and large for pets up to 200lbs ORDER VIEW DETAILS Paws and Remember Urn $150 Available in small and medium, for pets up to 68 lbs ORDER VIEW DETAILS Always in My Heart $150 Available in blue, green, brown, or red. For pets up to 53 lbs ORDER VIEW DETAILS My Love Shines Brightly $150-175 Available in blue, green, brown, red, or pink and small or large. For pets up to 100 lbs ORDER VIEW DETAILSmore…

Our wooden urns are well constructed with solid Indian rosewood. Prices include engraving and shipping. Simple Elegance (Large – out of stock) $150-200 Available in sizes small, medium large, and extra large, for pets up to 200 lbs ORDER VIEW DETAILS A Thousand Words $150 For pets up to 185 lbs ORDER VIEW DETAILS Portrait of Love $150-175 Available in small, medium, or large, for pets up to 200 lbs ORDER VIEW DETAILSmore…

Why pre-register? Deciding to go ahead with euthanasia can be very emotional. Pre-registering will minimize the number of questions you need to answer when that time comes. You’ll also get access to a printable quality of life scale and our exclusive clients-only handout Five Tips to Make the Euthanasia Experience Special. Pre-registration is not required to make an appointment. If you already know you are ready to schedule, we suggest you go ahead and book an appointment here  or call us at 808-435-3006, and we’ll collect the information we need during the scheduling process. This will save you steps!more…

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“I have no idea how you do what you do.” “This must be hard to deal with every day.” “I imagine you must put up with people like me all the time.”   Like any veterinarian involved in end-of-life care, I hear some version of “your job must be really tough, but I’m glad you do it” almost daily. Learning to sit with grief from a place of calm energy and peace does take time and practice, but end-of-life work is uplifting and rewarding to those who put in the effort. What drives me most of all is the cumulation of experiences which serve tomore…