The star on top of the Christmas tree is always a special thing during the Christmas season,
and the Lights of Remembrance star is no exception.

From the beginning, those involved with the project had thought about having the star represent the animals who are not able to find a home, or who have been forgotten and abandoned by uncaring owners, or for those who have tried to make it on their own and met with misfortune, disease or injury.

In the midst of all this, several special donations came in, the first from CeCi Tatton, who provided a special contribution and wrote, "For all the pets who came into the shelter and did not make it. A special star on the top is for them." It moved the chairwoman to tears when she opened it. Since that first contribution, several others have also suggested that the star on the top of the tree should represent the special animals "who didn't make it."

And so, the star on the top of our Lights of Remembrance tree is a special star, lovingly hand made just for the occasion. Indeed it does represent the love we send out and the tears we shed for those pets that did not make it. As you gaze at the star, we hope you will offer a prayer for all pets everywhere that provide us with love, affection and loyalty.
May they have a warm, loving forever home in which to live.