Mar 4, 2020The power of compassion..."The first time I sat down with Helen I felt two things - total trust that she would understand and accept everything I was going through...
Feb 26, 2020Pawprints on our heartsThe times we have shared with our pets and the memories we cherish are ours to keep. Though our pets are no longer with us, we will...
Feb 24, 2020Children & Pet Loss: Reading ListFurther to my blogs on Children and Pet loss, below you will find a list of books to assist you and your child(ren) through the grieving...
Feb 21, 2020Children and Pet Loss: Ages 12- 17 years12 to 17 years This age group may have many questions to ask about loss. Having their pet die may bring up feelings of fear and...
Feb 17, 2020Children & Pet Loss: Ages 6 - 11 yearsAges 6 - 11 years Children ages 6 – 11 years are able to understand that death is final. They understand that their pet is gone, will not...
Feb 14, 2020Children & Pet Loss: Helping young children cope with the loss of a pet*Please note: As this is a difficult conversation to have, at the end of the blog series I will be providing a book list which will...
Feb 12, 2020What to say & what NOT to say to a child who has lost their petWhat to say: - Do you want to talk about how you are feeling? - I am so sorry. - I love you. - I care how you are feeling. - Do you want...
Feb 10, 2020Series: Children and Pet Loss, Part 1Going through the journey of pet loss is difficult enough when we have only ourselves to be concerned about, imagine having to take on...
Feb 7, 2020Series alert: Children & Pet loss“Many who have spent a lifetime in it can tell us less of love than the child that lost a dog yesterday.” – Thornton Wilder As parents...
Feb 5, 2020Please be kind to animals. We are their voice.I am so tired of reading about brutality to animals. If you see someone or hear about someone being cruel to an animal, please speak up,...
Feb 3, 2020The hardest part of pet ownershipToday someone asked me…What is the hardest thing about having a dog? I replied, ‘The goodbye’. - Unknown
Jan 31, 2020Pets teach us about peace, joy, and living"When we adopt a dog or any pet, we know it is going to end with us having to say goodbye, but we still do it. And we do it for a very...
Jan 29, 2020"I can't stop crying" - moving forward after losing your pet You have lost a pet. There is no easy way to say goodbye. At first, no matter what I say your heart will still feel empty, you will still...
Jan 27, 2020Unconditional love.Our animal friends teach us more than we could have expected and love us more than we could have hoped…that’s why we miss them more than...
Jan 24, 2020Thank a foster (animal) parent!The next time you meet someone who fosters dogs, cats or any animal, thank them for all they do. With each animal they bring into their...
Jan 22, 2020Thought of the day...“When we adopt a dog or any pet, we know it is going to end with us having to say goodbye, but we still do it. And we do it for a very...
Jan 20, 2020How would you honour your pet's memory?For some, honouring their pet’s memory is a helpful and positive tool in aiding ones journey in healing. If you felt the need to do so,...
Jan 17, 2020Honour your pet“Our dogs lead us from patience to love and then to loss. But it is always a journey worth taking.” – Unknown Honour your pet’s memory by...
Jan 15, 2020The number 1 roadblock to healing - guiltGuilt is often the number one roadblock to healing; it keeps you from going forward. “Did I do enough, did my pet suffer, why didn’t I...