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Jan 22, 2020
Thought 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...
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Jan 20, 2020
How 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,...
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Jan 17, 2020
Honour 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...
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Jan 14, 2020
The number 1 roadblock to healing - guilt
Guilt 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...
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Jan 10, 2020
Silence is Golden- what 'not' to say to someone who just lost their pet
A question I am repeatedly asked, “what should I say to someone who has recently lost their pet.” Last February I wrote a blog on my...
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Jan 6, 2020
Ask Helen: General FAQ's about pet loss & grief
How long should it take me to get past my pet’s loss? The initial grief period (‘intense grief’) typically lasts anywhere from a few...
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Jan 1, 2020
The most painful loss....
“The loss of my pet has been the most painful loss in my life. I have lost family and friends, and yet I have never felt so much pain. I...
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Dec 15, 2019
Everyone is Hurting
“Baxter, our dog of 12 years is sick. I am sure he is suffering. He doesn’t want to play, his appetite is poor, going for a walk is an...
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Dec 1, 2019
When is it the ‘Right’ Time?
“My pet is sick, the vet has tried everything and my pet is not getting better, should I euthanize my pet? How do I know when it is the...
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Nov 17, 2019
Be Careful with Your Words
A blog post about being sensitive towards others when they have lost a pet.
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Apr 24, 2019
The Blue Coat
This past February I took a vacation to the beautiful island of Aruba. My flight was scheduled to depart Toronto at 10:00 am, however, at...
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Feb 27, 2019
I Have Learned that Sometimes Silence is Golden
Grieving is not a comfortable place to be, whether you have suffered the loss or you are supporting a family member or friend. I believe...
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Jan 25, 2019
Welcome
Firstly, I would like to welcome you to my website. My hope is that you are reading my website not because you have recently lost a...
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