Hartsdale Pet Cemetery was founded in 1896 to address the growing need for a secure and dignified resting place for the pets of New York City. The idea of a burial ground for animals patterned after those catering to people was first proposed by Emily Berthet, an accomplished equestrienne and liberated "New Woman." To realize her dream, she partnered with Dr. Samuel Johnson, Manhattan's preeminent veterinary surgeon and proprietor of the first state-of-the art hospital for animals in the city.Emily's estate of five hillside acres in the village of Hartsdale, just twenty miles north of the city by train, presented the ideal location-and Dr. Johnson, with his brilliant business acumen and clientele of devout pet owners, was the perfect individual to steward the revolutionary endeavor.
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Our pets provide companionship, emotional support, and unconditional love during the time they are with us. We consider them part of our family. So when that special relationship comes to an end it is only natural to grieve. We understand how difficult it is to say goodbye and how making decisions regarding aftercare can be overwhelming.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior added Hartsdale Pet Cemetery to the National Registry of Historic Places making it the first and only animal burial ground to receive such distinction as a site of profound cultural significance. With national recognition comes a new level of responsibility to care for Hartsdale's many historic features.
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