Apr 23, 2021HopeIn our hope there is healing, in our faith there is strength and in giving ourselves permission to heal, there is courage. Their memory...
Apr 16, 2021When is the Right Time for a New Pet After Pet LossI have noted over the last several months one of the most frequently asked questions is “When is the right time to get a new pet?” In...
Apr 9, 2021The Pet Lover's CodeSadly, too many pet parents who have experienced pet loss conceal their grief due to stigma and fear. The loss of a pet can be a very...
Mar 26, 2021Be Kind to YourselfIf you find yourself lingering and falling deeper down the grief “rabbit hole” please reach out for professional support. I am here to...
Mar 19, 2021I am GratefulI Am Grateful I am grateful for the moon, stars and sky. I am grateful for the summer breeze and the sunshine. I am grateful for the...
Mar 4, 2021Healing in the Midst of GriefBe kind to yourself; allow yourself to move through your grief journey. When the time is right, you will honour the memories. - Helen...
Feb 25, 2021Am I Going "Crazy"?“My love for you was unabashed and limitless; my grief will be the same.” – Helen Undoubtedly, one of the most frequently spoken...
Feb 19, 2021The Difference between Grieving and MourningLet my grief turn into mourning and my mourning turn into everlasting, joyful memories, of you. ~ Helen Grief is the inward expression of...
Feb 5, 2021The Grief Journey: Journaling During Pet LossWhen I was a young girl, I was shy and introspective. I did not always feel comfortable verbalizing my emotions so I turned to writing...
Jan 29, 2021The Many Faces of Grief As she looked at her reflection in the mirror, she was painfully aware he was no longer sitting by her side; she mournfully pondered...
Jan 20, 2021Pet Loss During the Pandemic: Grief, Isolation and Our Mental HealthThe pandemic is an unprecedented global health, social and economic crisis. Canada was already in the midst of a mental health crisis...
Jan 15, 2021Bargaining During Grief“Sometimes your heart needs more time to accept what your mind already knows.” ~ Unknown Bargaining is the stage of negotiation and it...
Jan 8, 2021Acceptance “Acceptance does not mean you will not miss your pet, you will, always, that is just the way it is and that is okay.” - Helen No matter...
Jan 1, 2021Children and Pet LossIt is important to remain mindful that each child will process the loss very differently. Always be honest about your feelings. It is...
Dec 18, 2020Be Kind to Animals“Teach children, by word and example, to be kind to animals, not just for the animals’ sake, but for the sake of all who are weaker than...
Dec 11, 2020Holiday Season & Our Pet Family MembersThe holiday season is upon us. Hanukkah began last night and Christmas Eve is less than two weeks away. Due to Covid-19, most of our gift...
Dec 4, 2020Pet Loss & New Pets ~ When is the "right time"?“Our pets come into our lives to teach us about love, they depart to teach us about loss. A new pet never replaces an old pet, it merely...
Nov 27, 2020I do, what I do ~ because, I truly careSome have asked, “Why do you do what you do?” The simple answer is because I truly care. This profession found me rather than me finding...