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SPOTLIGHT
GEORGI BEEBE
IS HEADING DOWN A NEW ROAD
By Kathy “Skippy” Hynes, RN BSN
I have had the honor and privilege knowing Georgi first as one of her clients’ and later as a friend. When I heard she was going to retire from her craft as the owner/operator of Breezy Nook Pet Crematory, I felt compelled to let all know what an amazing woman she is.
Georgi’s love for animals began as a child. She had dogs, cats, chickens, and horses. It is no wonder she worked at a veterinary hospital for over 12 years starting in 1984. While working at the animal hospital in Stephentown she experienced both happy and sad moments with the animals as well as the pet parents. It was the heavy-hearted times that got her thinking about what happens to that animal when
it is deceased.
Georgi started thinking about opening a pet cemetery. But after much thought and weighing both the upside and downside of a cemetery, she backed away from that idea. Then one day a voice popped in her head and it said “pet crematory, pet crematory, pet crematory.” At that moment she knew what she was going to do. So began her dream to own and operate a pet crematory.
It took 3 years for that dream to come to fruition. The house had to be mortgaged, state paperwork needed completion, license application, building permits, inspections, and then the wait from NY State Department Environmental Conservation and the final state license to operate as a crematory. In 1997, BREEZY NOOK WAS BORN!!!!
I asked Georgi if there has been a most memorable moment or client during those 26 years. She responded, “No special moment. Each client and their owner is special.” She relayed she developed a relationship with every owner and pet and each has a special place in her heart. Georgi further stated, “I have been so blessed to do what I do because I know how hard it is to say goodbye to your fur baby.” Her compassion and sincerity is so evident in her voice, eyes, and gestures.
I spoke with a couple of clients about Georgi as well as Dr Makuc at Berkshire Veterinary Hospital. Their reactions to Georgi were quite similar. Their comments about her must be shared. They reveal what a remarkable human being she is.
Gene Baker, retired Massachusetts K9 Trooper, stated that he had the dreadful moments of loosing two partner patrol dogs. He shared that its bad enough to euthanize them but then wonder if the remains you get back after cremation are really them. After discussing cremation with his wife and meeting Georgi, he felt his concerns of a respectful cremation and the returned ashes would 100% be those of Bowie and Heko. Not only did he get the ashes but a perfect paw print in clay was returned as well. Trooper Baker summed up the importance of why his concerns were so critical: “There is a reciprocity; back and forth loyalty, between the dog and me.” But, his statement that resonated so profoundly to me was, “ The two things with me always, were my dog and my wedding ring.”
Tammy Baker relayed she never considered cremation until she saw a brochure about it. When she and her husband had to make the painful decision to euthanize her mother in laws’ beloved dog, Bear, she met Georgi for the first time. She relayed Georgi was so very calm, and displayed such warmth, caring, kindness, compassion, and genuine sincerity. Georgi explained the entire process, read a few poems from the Blessing of Animals Book, and had fresh flowers for Bear. She was offered the opportunity to be present for the cremation but Ms. Baker declined.
“Georgi has a special gift that you will never come across again...she is amazing at what she does...she leaves you with a great sense of peace and honors the animal,” stated Tammy.
Dr Makuc, owner of Berkshire Veterinary Hospital, stated Georgi provided an important service to his clients since 2000.
He stated, “Georgi is genuine and was able to assure clients that the pet they send to Breezy Nook is theirs 100%.”
He further stated her caring and work over the years is very much appreciated and will surely be missed. He wishes her the best because she deserves the best.
My personal thoughts are right in line with the others. It is not often I meet someone I feel is so genuine, honest, caring, and sincere. Georgi has comforted me many times when she has cremated my dogs. We shared tears and stories. She is a professional beyond reproach.
With that being said, I send Georgi on her retirement journey with our GotspotsEtc maxim, “MAY TAIL WINDS BE WITH YOU.”
Kathy “Skippy” Hynes is the owner of GotspotsEtc.
