About

Dawn Murray CACB is the founder of the Pet Undertaker...

"I have had companion pets throughout my life and since leaving the Merchant Navy in 2001, my partner Dave Melville and I have been involved in the welfare of retired Greyhounds.

Just before Christmas 2004 one of my beloved Greyhounds, Kaz, became seriously ill and I found myself having to make the agonising decision to end his suffering. I took comfort in knowing that when the time came, my faithful, loyal pet would be honoured for the unconditional love he had given me throughout his life.

I wanted to ensure, that when the time came, Kaz would be given dignity in his aftercare. However having contacted a Pet Crematorium, Kaz was unceremoniously bundled into the back of a van, the driver didn't even know my dogs name. Kaz's ashes were returned 10 days later and for all that in 2004 I was charged £200, this was not the dignified aftercare I had wanted for Kaz. After much research I discovered that there was no one in Central Scotland offering the bespoke service I had wanted for my beloved Kaz. My only option was to start my own Pet Undertaker's business offering grieving pet owners the opportunity to say goodbye to their pets with dignity.

I have a Diploma in Pet Bereavement Counselling, I am an Associate member of the Animal Care College, Member of the Society for Companion Animal Studies and most importantly I am a Member of the Association of Private Pet Cemeteries and Crematoria.

I now live happily in Lanark with my partner Dave, our 7 rescued Greyhounds & Lurchers (Ivor, Mac, Ruby, Wizard, Basil, Presley, Molly) and our 6 cats (Six, Olly, Zoro, Charlie, Stan and Hilda) and our latest addition, Captain the Canary. "