Category Archives: Blog

Gifts of Grief

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Anna McClain

As people grieve for their lost best friends, it is easy to immediately remember the pain, agony, and physical fatigue involved in experiencing pet loss. We will always remember and cherish our loved one’s beautiful compassionate gaze, blissful kisses, and … Continue reading →

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Creating a Comforting Goodbye for Your Pet

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Anna McClain

Awaiting your beloved pet’s euthanasia appointment can bring both physical strain and emotional tension to your heart as you contemplate these painful moments ahead. How will you ever be able to say good-bye to your best friend, your family member, … Continue reading →

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Grieving Through the Years After Pet Loss

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Anna McClain

No words can truly describe the broken pain and agony we feel when our beloved best friends pass away, whether just moments ago or even years later. We each share a special loving bond together with our pets unlike any … Continue reading →

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Family Conflict Through Caretaking Decisions and How to Navigate: Part 2

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Anna McClain

Part 2: Mediating the Caretaking Conversation Among Family: One of the most important first steps to help prevent familial conflict is to plan a set time for everyone to sit down and have a quiet discussion of respectful communication, active … Continue reading →

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Family Conflict Through Caretaking Decisions and How to Navigate: Part 1

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Anna McClain

Part 1: Understanding Familial Conflict and Discussion Preparation: There are many difficult decisions to consider when preparing for your beloved pet’s end-of-life care, such as palliative treatment, medical procedures, euthanasia, and aftercare. It can quickly become emotionally overwhelming and physically … Continue reading →

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Taking Care of our Physical Selves During Grief

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Anna McClain

Losing a pet can leave us with such emotional heartache and physical pain that a heavy weight starts to envelop our heart, spirit, and body. This can also deeply impact our daily routine and self-care. As we struggle to endure, … Continue reading →

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What to Expect at a Pet Loss Support Group

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Anna McClain

When someone experiences the deep heartache of pet loss, no words can properly express the physical pain, pure sorrow, and hollow emptiness felt after losing a beloved friend. Pet loss differs from other losses as we each form a special, … Continue reading →

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Part 2: The Act of Dying: What to Expect

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Elizabeth Guidroz, CVT

The process of dying is a natural one, much like the act of giving birth. The body prepares itself for the event, sometimes months in advance. In Part 2 of this blog series, I will share with you what I … Continue reading →

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Part 1: When Euthanasia is Not an Option

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Elizabeth Guidroz, CVT

What does the ideal scenario look like for you when it comes time to say goodbye to your pet? Does it involve one last trip to the vet that has been there for you since their first puppy visit? Or … Continue reading →

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Ways to Memorialize a Loved One

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Liz Casey

Determining how to memorialize someone we have lost, whether human or furry family member, is a very personal decision. Like many aspects of grief, there is no right or wrong here – just what feels right for you. It can … Continue reading →

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