When we feel them so far away.. Just look up the sky. They are right there ⭐ Credit: Pinterest . . . . . . . . . . . . #petloss #petlossquotes #petlossofinstagram #petlossupport #petlosshurts #rainbowbridge #rainbowbridgedogs #rainbowbridgecat #alldogsgotoheaven #petheaven #dogheaven #catrescue #seniorcat #petlossgrief #griefawareness #griefandloss #cats_of_instagram #catsoverpeople #imissmyfurbaby #catmom #catdad #catmomofinstagram #pawprintsonmyheart #pawrents #pawprintsonmyheartforever #pawangel #furbaby #foreverinmyheart
.Our pets were always more than an accessory. They were our best friend. Some days they felt like our only friend. They always knew how to cheer us up. Showering love on us was their speciality. What a giant hole left in our lives after our pet dies. What was your pet’s speciality? From @supportthegrieving 🐾 Follow us for more heartfelt content! ❤🌈 💚 Visit our website for stunning custom angel pet memorial portraits! We keep your furbaby's memory alive! ❤⬇️ 🌈www.rainbowbridgememory.com🌈 . . . . . . . . . . #petloss #petlossquotes #petlossofinstagram #petlossupport #petlosshurts #rainbowbridge #rainbowbridgedogs #rainbowbridgecat #alldogsgotoheaven #petheaven #dogheaven #catrescue #seniorpet #petlossgrief #griefawareness #griefandloss #dogs_of_instagram #dogsoverpeople #imissmyfurbaby #dogmom #dogdad #dogmomofinstagram #pawprintsonmyheart #pawrents #pawprintsonmyheartforever #pawangel #furbaby
They are always a bit ahead of us 😢😪💔 See you when we too arrive ❤🫂❤ 🐾 Follow us for more heartfelt content! ❤🌈 💚 Visit our website for stunning custom angel pet memorial portraits! We keep your furbaby's memory alive! ❤⬇️ 🌈www.rainbowbridgememory.com🌈 . . . . . . . . . . . . . #petloss #petlossquotes #petlossofinstagram #petlossupport #petlosshurts #rainbowbridge #rainbowbridgedogs #rainbowbridgecat #alldogsgotoheaven #petheaven #dogheaven #catrescue #seniorpet #petlossgrief #griefawareness #griefandloss #dogs_of_instagram #dogsoverpeople #imissmyfurbaby #dogmom #dogdad #dogmomofinstagram #pawprintsonmyheart #pawrents #pawprintsonmyheartforever #pawangel #furbaby
A very special keepsake made for Eric, this one is very close to my heart 🤎 run free Mr Eric to your friends waiting over the rainbow bridge 🌈🌻 … …. #irishdraught #rainbowbridge #petmemorial #sunflowers #petlossupport #petlossofinstagram #horse #horsesofinstagram #horselove
Memories 💔🐾 🐾 Follow us for more heartfelt content! ❤🌈 💚 Visit our website for stunning custom angel pet memorial portraits! We keep your furbaby's memory alive! ❤⬇️ 🌈www.rainbowbridgememory.com🌈 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #petloss #petlossquotes #petlossofinstagram #petlossupport #petlosshurts #rainbowbridge #rainbowbridgedogs #rainbowbridgecat #alldogsgotoheaven #petheaven #dogheaven #catrescue #seniorpet #petlossgrief #griefawareness #griefandloss #dogs_of_instagram #dogsoverpeople #imissmyfurbaby #dogmom #dogdad #dogmomofinstagram #pawprintsonmyheart #pawrents #pawprintsonmyheartforever #pawangel #furbaby
We all know this initial phase.. Some of us never reach the next phase either 💔💔💔 🐾 Follow us for more heartfelt content! ❤🌈 💚 Visit our website for stunning custom angel pet memorial portraits! We keep your furbaby's memory alive! ❤⬇️ 🌈www.rainbowbridgememory.com🌈 . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . #petloss #petlossquotes #petlossofinstagram #petlossupport #petlosshurts #rainbowbridge #rainbowbridgedogs #rainbowbridgecat #alldogsgotoheaven #petheaven #dogheaven #catrescue #seniorpet #petlossgrief #griefawareness #griefandloss #dogs_of_instagram #dogsoverpeople #imissmyfurbaby #dogmom #dogdad #dogmomofinstagram #pawprintsonmyheart #pawrents #pawprintsonmyheartforever #pawangel #furbaby
We don't need to pretend we're ok.. We are not ok, we are experiencing grief. . 🐾 Follow us for more heartfelt content! ❤🌈 💚 Visit our website for stunning custom angel pet memorial portraits! We keep your furbaby's memory alive! ❤⬇️ 🌈www.rainbowbridgememory.com🌈 . . . . . . . . #petloss #petlossquotes #petlossofinstagram #petlossupport #petlosshurts #rainbowbridge #rainbowbridgedogs #rainbowbridgecat #alldogsgotoheaven #petheaven #dogheaven #catrescue #seniorpet #petlossgrief #griefawareness #griefandloss #dogs_of_instagram #dogsoverpeople #imissmyfurbaby #dogmom #dogdad #dogmomofinstagram #pawprintsonmyheart #pawrents #pawprintsonmyheartforever #pawangel #furbaby
Losing your furry friend leaves a heartache that’s hard to mend. How do you channel all that love? Maybe it’s cooking a meal inspired by foods they loved, lighting candles in their memory, or snuggling with their blanket. These little gestures help us envision the love in a new way. Because after all, it’s still there. 🐾🤍🐾
Till we meet again 😭😭😭💔💔💔 . . . . . . . . #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #petloss #petlossquotes #petlossupport #petlosshurts #losingapet #rainbowbridgedogs #imissmydog #alldogsgotoheaven #dogstagram #dogheaven #doggo #doggrief #petgriefandloss #petgrief #grief #grieving #grievingmypet #grievingmydog #mustlovedogs #mourning #doglover #dogloss #ripdog #angeldog #goldies #goldielove #goldenretriever
No doubt that they have a special place reserved for them in Heaven 😇🐕🐈🐴🐰 Art by @vegan.frank . . . . . . . . . . . #drawingpeace #animalrights #animals #saveanimals #animallovers #animalart #illustration #illustracion #dogart #illustrationartist #mansbestfriend #drawingpeace #animalrights #animallovers #dogmom #doglove #petlove #AnimalLiberation #dogdad #petlossofinstagram #petlossupport #petloss #allpetsgotoheaven #heavenpets #petlosscommunity #rainbowbridge #rainbowbridgedogs #rainbowbridge🌈 #losingapet #pawprintsonmyheart #rainbowbridgeraina . . . . .
This quote resonated with me so much! If you feel the same as me, put a 👍🏻 in the comments. All my support, Renee xx. 🦋 Quote credit: Author Unknown. . . . . #petlossupport #petlossgrief #petloss #petlosshurts #petgrief
As the year comes to an end, I plan to start a monthly meetup for Pet Grievers in 2024. For folks who experienced the death of a beloved pet. When Eli died, I didn’t have the same support as with the human deaths I experienced. I feel like I always have to validate my pain by explaining why Eli was so important to me. I constantly tell people how he use to follow me everywhere when I was having a panic attack, how I wanted to tell Eli his dad proposed to me in New York before telling friends, how he walked me down the aisle to marry his dad, how he wouldn’t go to bed until I finished studying in Mortuary School, how he was supposed to die before my mother was diagnosed with the cancer but somehow kept going for me. This portion from his obituary (written by his aunt) summarized it beautifully: “Eli was not human, but the love he held for his family was inexhaustible and complete. The life given to him was one that even humans dream of. He knew only of love. He knew only of being cherished. He knew resilience in every facet of his life.” This idea came from my vendor events. The topic of my art is death care and pet loss. It sparks up conversations for my customers where they share their own grief. I want to create a safe, non judgmental space where we can talk and craft together. I’m still working on the details but look out for it in 2024 🐾 💜 #deathcare #petloss #petlossupport #petdeathdoula #petdeath #petgrief #petgriefsupport #lastresponder #mortuaryscience #embalmer #lastreponders
Nope, this isn't me... it's my Mama Maya. 🐾🐾❤️ My hooman mom says I look so much like her. 🐕 Today we're so sad because Maya crossed the 🌈 Rainbow Bridge last night. She was only about 12, but was losing her eyesight (like me) and had one eye removed this past year. 😥 Even so, she remained sweet, happy and loving until the end. Her hooman dad says she was such a kind soul and loved everyone she met. 🥰 I hope I can be like my doggie mom and make her proud. 🐾❤️ I will miss you and am so glad I got to play with you a few years ago. 💔🌈❤️🐾🐾 #rainbowbridge #petloss #petlossupport #dogsinheaven
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I have kept my grief in a box, deep in the crevices of my heart—for not everyone else understands nor do they choose to. Everything else feels so mundane. The world’s afflictions or anyone else’s for that matter no longer matter to me. I still can’t bring myself to walk the same routes we did every morning. I’m going through my days in med school like an automaton, not caring if I do well or not. I miss you so much, my sweetie 😭💔🕊️ #grief #petloss #petlossupport
Posted @withregram • @amandachildspetbereavement I don't know who wrote this but it's so true, I had to share it. People who say "it's just a dog" or "it's just a pet" truly don't understand the incredible bond that someone can have with an animal. They are the ones who are missing out though. The love of a pet is like no other. 🐶 #petbereavementcounsellor #petbereavementcounsellors #petbereavementcounsellorsurrey #petbereavementcounselling #petloss #euthanasiasupport #petlossupport #dog #pet #itsjustadog #bordercollie #collie #loveofapet #mansbestfriend #justdontunderstand
I don't know who wrote this but it's so true, I had to share it. People who say "it's just a dog" or "it's just a pet" truly don't understand the incredible bond that someone can have with an animal. They are the ones who are missing out though. The love of a pet is like no other. 🐶 #petbereavementcounsellor #petbereavementcounsellors #petbereavementcounsellorsurrey #petbereavementcounselling #petloss #euthanasiasupport #petlossupport #dog #pet #itsjustadog #bordercollie #collie #loveofapet #mansbestfriend #justdontunderstand
#AMemoryADay While exploring #Denver, of course we had to grab a #coffee at @stellascoffeehaus I appreciated my latte, she appreciated the people watching. #caffeineme #caffeinated #chihuahuachino #chihuahua #chihuahualove #rescuedog #seniordog #dogvacay #denverdog #mutt #dog #dogsofinstagram #doglife #doglover #dogmom #ilovemydog #dogloss #petlossupport #dogcancer #cancersucks #rainbowbridge #batdog #thoseears #texasdog #dogsofaustin
No matter how long we have them, it's never long enough. #petbereavementcounsellor #petbereavementcounsellors #petbereavementcounsellorsurrey #petbereavementcounselling #petloss #euthanasiasupport #petlossupport #grief #petlossandgrieve
Really enjoyed making these custom candles for Furever Friends, a lovely Veteraniarian in Alberta who had been gifting our candles to clients who have lost their pets and has now decided to have a personalized label ❤️ The loss of a pet is so hard, we are truly honoured to be a part of this lovely gesture ❤️ #custom #custommade #handmade #madewithlove #soywaxcandles #canadian #madeinontario #womanownedbusiness #womensupportingwomen #smallbiz #smallbusiness #ecofriendly #gifts #personalized #veteranarian #pets #petlovers #petloss #petlossupport #love #kindness
𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝘁? Pet carers are often shocked by the overwhelming intensity of the grief they feel and the impact the loss of a pet can bring. The grief experienced after losing a pet can be extremely intense, overwhelming and all consuming. If you would like support post the loss of a much loved companion animal, do get in touch. I can help with the following concerns plus others: 🔸 ️Feelings of guilt 🔸 ️Unable to stop crying 🔸 ️Feeling like you will never get over your loss 🔸️ Wanting to be with your pet again 🔸️ Feeling like you made a mistake leaving your pet at the veterinary surgery 🔸️ Uncertainty around whether you will only receive your own pets ashes back 🔸️ Worry about how your other pets are coping 🔸️ Wondering where you can scatter your pets ashes 🔸️ Worry about how your children are coping https://www.petlossandbereavement.co.uk/pet-bereavement-services/pre-the-loss-of-a-pet #petbereavementcounsellor #petbereavementcounsellors #petbereavementcounsellorsurrey #petbereavementcounselling #petloss #euthanasiasupport #petlossupport
𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝘁? 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻? Reaching out for help and support prior to losing a pet can help you cope better after their death. Having an understanding of what will happen, particularly in the case of euthanasia, helps you to prepare, know what to expect and deal with things better on the day. If you would like support pre the loss of a much loved companion animal, do get in touch. I can help with the following concerns plus others: 🔸 ️When will it be the right time to let them go? 🔸 ️What does the euthanasia process involve? 🔸 ️How long does the euthanasia process take? 🔸️ Will I be able to stay with my pet? 🔸️ My pet is afraid of being at the veterinary surgery, can euthanasia be carried out at home? 🔸️ What should I tell my children? 🔸️ What will happen to my pet once they have died? 🔸️ Do I have to let my pet go to a crematorium chosen by my vet? Can I choose an alternative? https://www.petlossandbereavement.co.uk/pet-bereavement-services/pre-the-loss-of-a-pet #petbereavementcounsellor #petbereavementcounsellors #petbereavementcounsellorsurrey #petbereavementcounselling #petloss #euthanasiasupport #petlossupport
Add your pet/fur babies name to the comments so they never forgotten ❤ How to celebrate Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is dedicated to celebrating our past pets, and the best way to celebrate it is to have a day of remembrance for your passed pets. You can also go to Rainbow Bridge and establish a digital memorial so that the world will always remember them. Our pets are such important parts of our lives that they deserve to be remembered. Whether you post it digitally online, or create a memorial in your backyard, Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day is your reminder to spend some time honoring your past pets. . #capetown #rainbowbridge #petloss #rainbow #love #petmemorial #grief #vanillatouch #foryou #rip #dog #cat #furbaby #missyou #foreverloved #petlossupport #pawprintsonmyheart #pets #griefandloss #mansbestfriend #imissyou #family #capetownpets #follow #heaven #animals
Alright. It's time to catchup here, despite how much I hate having to write this. 🐾 On April 16 we said goodbye to Cookie, our first baby, one of the most unique, most special dogs we will ever meet, let alone be lucky enough to call our baby. We knew the time was coming and the day we chose ended up being a lovely spring day, so we said goodbye to her in a sunny spot on our deck while we cuddled and loved on her. That day still brings me peace because it's how everyone should be able to pass. She was always so full of life that I think a part of me just thought she'd never go, and her absence sometimes still feels like a sudden stab in my heart, but somehow I know she's still "here", just differently. More on that later...
So true I miss my baby girl so much!! 😭💔🙏 #ripmydog #imissmydog #petloss #petlossupport #doggyheaven
“The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be”. -Konrad Lorenz 🐾🫶🏻🤍🕊️ • • • • I have acquired this quote from one of my favorite shows, “heartland”. An equestrian family drama. This episode was very tragic. Jacks horse ‘Paint’ passed away. Georgie his granddaughter got this quote from her new math tutor who also recently faced the loss of a pet, but changed it up a bit and wrote horse instead of dog, in my opinion any animal, any pet would fit under the lines of this heart wrenching meaningful quote. For those who loss their best friends as well I hope this touched your heart. 🤍🕊️🫶🏻 • • • • #bordercollie #texasheeler #dogofinstagram #heartland #jackbartlett #konradlorenz #inspirationalquotes #petloss #petlossupport #cherisheverymoment #tiesofearth #bordercolliemix #equestrian #animallovers #naturelovers #naturephotography #nature
Oscar (The Old Dog) It is your roaring voice rolling in from outside, clashing against the red-brick wall It is your drooping lids, charcoal cataracts swimming like fog in your eyes It is your crisp sea salt popcorn, sweet peas sweltering in the nooks of your paws It is my restless hand, fingertips twisting and turning the heedless, burning grains of time It is for you, only for you because healing is you #iloveyou
Many people from our sweet community have recently lost a pet, so I want to share something precious with you today. Two days after Taps’ passing I received a message from a dear friend that had lost her darling Cindy a few years prior. This is what she had to tell me: Trust me, when I think of Cindy now I still can’t hold back my tears. But I’m also able to talk and think about her without crying. And most importantly, I can sincerely, with a bright smile on my face, say: I’m incredibly thankful to have had this smelly, unique and loving dog for a companion. I am thankful for every second I got to play, cuddle and laugh with her. I am thankful for the most honest and loyal best friend of my entire life. Losing her, having to let her go, was the worst thing I ever experienced. Nothing ever pained me so much as this loss. And nothing, absolutely nothing on this earth, could ever replace Cindy and fill the gigantic void inside my heart. Three years later the sadness and pain are still intense. I’d give my life to smell and pet her again, to have her with me, alive … but I can’t bring her back. Nobody can. And this hurts my heart every single time. And now I’m crying again, thinking about how incredibly sad I still am. But that’s okay. Because she is worth every single tear. Yes, I cry over her often. But I also pull myself together again when dark sorrows are being followed by warm memories of 13 years and 9 months of shared childhood, love and safety. The sadness never lessens, but it eases down into the depths of your heart. And from a certain point, it will only emerge again whenever you decide to give it room to exist. I regularly create space for it and cry over Cindy when I feel like it. The sadness over your beloved friend will always be a part of you, just like Taps is a part of you and will forever be. But with time you will learn how to moderate and control, somehow even value it. Because ultimately, it’s an expression of your love which goes so far beyond death. So you have to stay strong, fight through those goddamn awful, lonely days. But I promise you, you’ve got this! You are going to become stronger and, above all, you won’t be broken by this! 🫶
A Pet Portrait, finished this week💛 Meet Nooji ☺️ #petportraits #petlossupport #petpainting #petdog #pet #petportraitsofinstagram #petportait #petloss #petlovers #petportraitartist #pets #artist #art #animalart #dogpainting #husky #huskies #huskiesofinstagram #huskylove #doglovers #huskypuppy #huskypup #ilovedogs #animalart #animallovers #paintingdogs #painting #paint #watercolours #watercolourdogpainting #watercolourart
💙Letter to Taps, 07/02/22 Dear Taps, It has been almost 8 months without you now. Eight long, awful months and I’m still here asking myself: Why? I know that there is no sense in asking this question, yet I keep asking it: Why did it have to happen? Why did you have to go? Looking back, it seems like it was clear; as if the universe gave me a push towards you to grant us the last few wonderful months together. Looking back, it even seems like you knew shortly before it happened. I don’t know if this makes sense, if there is sense in me searching for sense – but still, I want to tell you about what I’m thinking. You accompanied me through the worst years, months and moments of my life. We shared the same pain. You are the reason why I am alive because you were the only one to show me what love feels like. You are what I love most in this life. You accompanied me for almost 14 years and you only left when you were sure that I could face this life without you – even though I don’t want to, even though it still hurts endlessly because I miss you every single day. For years you gave me strength, courage, trust and love and without you I wouldn’t have survived. After your death I asked myself how and why I should go on – because a life without you seemed pointless. But I think I now have found the answer to the how and why. You gave me all these things so that from now on, I will be able to face myself with the same kindness; so that I will be able to truly heal from what happened to me; so that I can finally spread my wings and fly. The pain and longing are still unbearable, but I don’t want them to take away the things that you have given me. I want you and your love to be my reason to live and heal. You always believed in me and I want to start believing in myself too. I want to live for you and for myself, until we see each other again. Because I am sure we will see each other again. I will always and forever be thankful for everything that you have done for me. You are and will always be my little white knight and you are always going to be my faith in a better life. Thank you for everything, I love you Saskia
💙 The Aftermath ! TW: animal death and grief ! Losing Taps nearly killed me too. The morning of the phone call I had a nervous breakdown. I was crying and screaming uncontrollably. I had just lost my best friend, the love of my life and I couldn’t fathom it. One of the first things I said was “I can’t believe I don’t have a dog anymore, I can’t believe I don’t have a dog anymore.” We went to the emergency vet clinic to say goodbye. I couldn’t even walk straight on the way there because I was so distraught. I fell to the ground multiple times. Seeing his lifeless body, the body that contained his little heart that had still been beating not even two days prior, was the worst thing I had ever seen. I didn’t recognise him, I wasn’t looking at my dog. He was covered in blood and his body was all hard and stiff. I couldn’t stay long; the sight was causing me too much pain. The following days, weeks and months consisted of daily crying. Losing Taps was bad in itself, but the traumatic nature of his passing made everything so much worse. My world had been uprooted by death and loss which I hadn’t experienced to this magnitude before. I had lost the very person that had always given me stability and I had no idea who to turn to. My heart was completely shattered and I was utterly lost.
💙 Our Goodbye ! TW: animal death ! Once again, we were made to wait for hours in front of the clinic as the sun was going down. Taps had gotten so weak, not having had any food or water for almost two days, and he only seemed to decline. Still, he was wagging his tail to be friendly with the other dogs that were waiting with us. I held him and gently told him that he could see them again when he was better. When we finally got to go inside, I almost didn’t have to explain to the vet what was going on as Taps squatted down again to release the red liquid all over my shoes. She took him from me to examine him and I was made to wait outside for over an hour again. I was crying, rocking back and forth as the chilly night had fallen. When I got to go back inside again, the vet showed me an ultrasound of Taps belly. It was extremely bloated, and his intestines were severely inflamed. As she was explaining his condition to me, I couldn’t hold in the tears. She told me that he was very sick, but that most dogs recovered and that she was hopeful that he would make it despite his old age. Trying to soothe me, she also told me that he had now calmed down and was in less pain due to the medication they had given him. She asked me whether I wanted to see him. In tears, I said no. I didn’t want him to get worked up again over seeing me; I wanted him to rest. I’ve regretted this decision ever since. Once I was back in the car with my mother, I recalled everything that I had been told. She was confused and didn’t understand why I kept crying uncontrollably, considering the vet had told me that Taps would recover. At this point I already knew. The next morning, I woke up to the sound of the telephone ringing, immediately followed by my mother screaming “NO!” The vet had called to inform us that Taps had died.
Grieving the loss of a pet is a deeply personal experience that is different for everyone. There is no "right" way to grieve the loss of a friend and family member. Cultural acceptance of this natural grieving process is growing, but it can still be hard to find someone who truly understands the impact of losing a pet. Unfortunately, many can feel alone, unseen, and unsupported during such an intensely difficult time. That's why Whatcom Humane Society began providing in-person pet loss support groups. While the pandemic temporarily disrupted regular meetings, this important community service is back! These free sessions take place at @whatcomhumanesociety the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. If you are currently suffering or anticipating loss, this group is here for you to offer support and resources for coping with grief. Please reach out to WHS at the contact provided in this graphic if you are interested in more information. #vetmed #vetlife #bellingham #animalemergencycare #whatcomhumanesociety #whatcomhumane #petloss #petlossupport #grief #loss #support #supportgroup #youarenotalone
💙 Our Goodbye ! TW: animal sickness ! Writing this down is difficult because even though the images have etched themselves into my mind, I try my utmost to burn and ban them from my internal vision whenever they occasionally creep up on me. The way it started was very unassuming. For a few days Taps had been a bit lethargic. Not to a concerning degree, but it was puzzling. Despite his absolute love for his daily walkies, he suddenly became reluctant to go outside. While I didn’t want to admit it, the signs that he was about to turn 14 years old had been very obvious for a few months, so I tried blaming it on old age. I was confused but not yet overly worried. Until Thursday, when lethargy turned into uncontrolled vomiting. Whatever Taps ate, he immediately threw it up. Not even water would stay in his little belly. We were concerned but decided to let him rest first. Taps had always had a sensitive stomach and bad tummy days were not uncommon. So rest he did while I was keeping myself occupied with university assignments. He spent the entire afternoon sleeping in my room and I kept nervously checking on him. But by evening time he seemed to be better. We went outside and spent time in the garden. He had become less interested in his toys over the course of the last years, but that evening was different. We played ball and ran around together, he was jumping up and down, barking excitedly. Cautiously, I tried giving him a few treats which he gladly accepted. He didn’t throw up, and everything seemed like it had gone back to normal. Up until midnight. I had only fallen asleep for a short amount of time when I woke up to the sound of heavy gagging noises and agitated voices. Taps and my parents were outside on our balcony because he had started throwing up again. Taps liked spending the summer nights sleeping outside on the balcony, so my mother brought him one of his doggy pillows to hopefully calm down on. [to be continued]
💙 Our Almost Goodbye | Never Let Me Go Part of me has been dreading this post. Another part has been desperately yearning for it, because in this realm of animal grief that I inhabit on here, it is always the elephant in the room – the big bad question that everyone desperately wants an answer to but which most people are afraid to ask since it is both a tender as well as a painful subject. As someone affected by pet loss grief, I sincerely believe that this needs to be talked about. To show other people that they aren’t alone in losing their animal, even sudden- and tragically, and that the pain you experience afterwards is everything but abnormal. It is earth-shattering and soul-crushing, but it is not abnormal. In the hope that some of you might be able to relate, in the hope that this might help just one single person I will tell you what happened. Within the next few posts I will tell you how Taps died.
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Been super quiet lately because I lost my BF, be back soon. Miss you Jax 🐾 . . . . . #catlover #furbaby #fureverfamily #furfamily #grief #griefandloss #griefrecovery #griefsupport #grieving #loss #loveyourpetday #mansbestfriend #missyou #pawprintsonmyheart #petloss #petlossgifts #petlossgrief #petlossproducts #petlosssupport #petlossupport #petlovers #petmemorial #pets #petsarefamily #petsofinstagram #rainbowbridge #rainbowbridge🌈 #specialneedsdog #untilwemeetagain #❤️
As we care for our sweet baby Bronco at the end of his life, we have been accruing significant medical bills. The costs associated with keeping him comfortable, and the cost of euthanasia, have begun to add up. Any support you can offer us would be much appreciated and cherished! Even if it’s a sweet or gentle message of understanding or love, I’d be thankful to hear from you. 💘 We took him to the vet on 2-14-23 for a check in and check up. He received a steroid shot, and b vitamin booster and unfortunately isn’t doing any better and the tumor has spread in size. He’s full of fluid, dealing with mobility issues, and having a hard time breathing, we see euthanasia on the table in the next few days/week. Please be soft as we make this transition. 💗 • • • • #mutualaid #community #grief #grieving #loss #griefjourney #death #griefsucks #siamesecat #siamesetabby #petloss #petlossupport #love
6 days since losing our Jaxy boy, everything has changed and our hearts ache for him. Evie has lost her best friend, and we can definitely see her grief. But Evie has given us a reason to get up again every day, to keep living life to the fullest. She has been our comfort, our strength, our purpose. What a strong little girl she has been, with huge shoes to fill…. But she has stepped up as the lady of the house, with confidence and composure. From being a dependent puppy to an independent little lady. Mum & Dad are so proud of you, you have proven is wrong. Never ever did we think we could leave you home alone, without your BFF we thought you would crumble, but you have acceded all our expectations. You have been calm and collected, loving and understanding. Everything we thought you didn’t have in you, you have now become. Our hearts have been broken, but are mending with you by our side. Thank you Evie, for being our rock ♥️ . . . . . #catlover #furbaby #fureverfamily #furfamily #grief #griefandloss #griefrecovery #griefsupport #grieving #loss #loveyourpetday #mansbestfriend #missyou #pawprintsonmyheart #petloss #petlossgifts #petlossgrief #petlossproducts #petlosssupport #petlossupport #petlovers #petmemorial #pets #petsarefamily #petsofinstagram #rainbowbridge #rainbowbridge🌈 #specialneedsdog #untilwemeetagain #❤️
Have you been looking for grief support resources? Each month a new edition of our newsletter is released with insight, grief support, tips for veterinary clinic staff, and a variety of important topics like compassion fatigue. Keep a look out for our 3rd edition released on our LinkedIn page Monday, February 6. . You can find our story and the newsletter highlight! . . #petloss #petlossupport #griefjourney #lossandgriefsupport #compassionfatigue #petcare #faithfulcompanionohio
PERCHE' UN SERVIZIO DI ONORANZE FUNEBRI PER ANIMALI?🐾🌈 Non ci stancheremo mai di dirlo che INFORMARSI, seppur il momento sia difficile da affrontare, è la scelta MIGLIORE che possiate fare, sia per voi stessi, ma soprattutto per i Vs amati Pet 🐾🤍 Affidarsi ad aziende serie e professionali che offrono un servizio a doc garantendo la massima serietà (dall'inizio alla fine), e che siano sempre disponibili per rispondere alle vostre domande, è il minimo che possiate scegliere per loro. La nostra piccola realtà, si impegna al massimo ogni giorno per offrire proprio questa tipologia di servizio. Non lasciate nulla al caso e #sceglieteilmeglioperloro anche in questo momento della loro vita: 🌐 www.falchetticremazioni.it 🌐 #falchetticremazioni #falchetticremazionianimali #onoranzefunebriperanimali #petloss #petlossupport #petlossofinstagram #ilpontedellarcobaleno #bresciacentro #onoranzefunebripet #bresciapet #lagodigarda #onoranzefunebrianimalibrescia #INFORMARSI
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When my sister asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I said anything Bills and Buggs. I think she did GREAT! We love EVERYTHING! This blanket is seriously so soft, Scott and I fight over it! ❤️😻❤️😻 My parents even got in on it with the last photo, lol. Needless to say, it's China sizes, so we're getting new ones, lol. And yes, I cried.
Be kind to yourself and allow yourself to feel all the emotions that come up in grieving. We can’t go around our emotions if we want to heal, we must go through them. Repost from @theparadisebeyond.official #petloss #petlossupport #coping #copingwithgrief #dogloss #catloss #healingjourney #healingpetloss
⏰ Time will pass, whether we are ready or not. Another year is upon us, so instead of saying 🌟 Happy New Year 🥳, I will wish you a Gentle New Year. ❤️🩹 As an alternative to the traditional New Years Resolutions (which, let’s be honest, I can never stick to!) I encourage you to focus on Self Compassion and Self Care. Catch up on some well needed rest, eat nutritious food. Drink your water, or yummy tea. Include some light exercise, or do a hobby that brings you a smile. Avoid setting unrealistic goals. Your heart is still sore and hurting. ❤️🩹 Gentle New Year Everyone 💕 #newyearnoyou #newyearandyouarenothere #newyearwithoutyou #newyearselfcare #newyearselfcompassion #newyearfeels #petlossperth #petlossawareness #petlosshelp #petlossupport #petlossgriefsupport #petlossgrief #petlossbereavement #petbereavement #petbereavementsupportservice #petlossisrealloss #petlosssucks #imissyoueveryday #notjustapet #morethanjustapet #petgriefsupport #goingintoanotheryearwithoutyou #timedoesnthealallwounds #griefmyths #timegoesbysoslowly
Processing grief can be challenging especially during the winter and holiday season. Today, we want to share some tips and activities you may find joy in this winter: . Make your space cozy. Get out your warm blankets and curl up with your favorite book or movie on cold nights. . Cook your favorite homemade meal or try a new recipe. . Start a journal to go over your thoughts and experiences from the day. . . #petloss #griefandloss #grief #petlossupport #furbaby #grieftips #griefjourney #companion #faithfulcompanionohio
On the Seventh Day of Griefmas, my True Love gave to me… The ability to keep my grief moving (Apologies in advance for the bad grammar!) How do you keep your grief moving? By engaging in something beautiful, creative, playing an instrument, painting, baking, moving your body. By doing an activity that brings you joy, you will find yourself getting “in the zone”. How often have you been doing something you love, and then all of a sudden 2 hours has gone by? You are in the zone! You are enjoying yourself and the activity is easy. When her beloved Beagle Ruby died, my teacher Cole Imperi started making daisy chains (middle picture). The Daisy was symbolic to her dog Ruby. Cole would spend several hours a week creating different colours and patterns, and ended up with so many, she sold them and donated the proceeds to charity. So are you keeping your grief-a-moving? What activities do you participate in, that you can do for hours? 💚💜 @imperi #keepyourgriefmoving #7thdayofchristmas #griefmas #sevenswansaswimming #petloss #petlosscounselling #petlosscounsellor #petlossupport #petlossperth #daisychain #deathwork #petbereavement #griefpets #petgrief #petlossawareness #christmasgrief #christmasgriefsupport #inthezone #griefactivities #imissmypet #morethanjustapet #griefsupportforpetparents
On the Sixth day of Griefmas, my True Love gave to me… Peaceful, Music Playing. I used to love all of the Christmas songs and carols in the shopping centres and on the radio.. but now… hand me the Noise Cancelling Headphones!!! 🎧 I know I’m not the only one that cringes when they hear Mariah (sorry Emily!) and when I hear Wham!’s “Last Christmas” I am a blubbering mess. What would happen if we had a different playlist for this season? One that would bring a smile to our face and bring fond memories of our pets flooding back? And look, it doesn’t even have to be peaceful. I love the show Dead to Me starring Christina Applegate. When she needs to release some emotions, she sits in her car and blasts the heavy metal 🎸 🤘🏼 Music can invoke so many feelings, if you are like me, you sing to your pets and change the lyrics to include them in the song! Please let me know what is on your playlist 📻 🎶🖤🤍 #goodbye #youwerebiggerthanthewholesky #griefmas #griefsongs #griefsupport #griefpets #griefpoetry #petgrief #petlossperth #petlossupport #christmasisnotthesamewithoutyou #lastchristmas #deadtome #griefplaylist #musicispower #peacefulmusic #sixgeesealaying #onthesixthdayofchristmas #christmasisdifferentthisyear #petlosshurts #itsthemostdifficulttimeoftheyear #12daysofgriefmas #notjustapet
For the days that all you want to do is watch the sky.... we understand. 🌈💜🐾 226-779-5463 petcomfortvet.com [email protected] #rememberingthoselost #pawprintsonourhearts🐾 #rainbowsinthesky #petlossmatters #petlossupport #grievingmypup #grievingmyfurbaby #rainbowbridgepets #petlosssupport #vetonwheels #sayinggoodbye #seniordogsrock #seniorcatsrule #sunsets
“The worst thing about losing your dog is not having someone there to lick your tears away." 🐾 🧡 🐾 🧡 🐾 If you would like more information on any of our services or would like to book an appointment, you can contact us by phone, email or via the Request an Appt link on our website (416) 817-3572 [email protected] mmvhs.ca/appointment-request/ #petlossgrief #petlossupport #comfortofhome #rainbowbridgepets #pawprintsonmyheart #kissmytearsaway
This beautiful soul crossed the rainbow bridge 🌈a few weeks ago. I got to be his momma for the golden years of his life. He was almost 15 which is double his life expectancy. Even though I wasn’t there at the end that doesn’t mean the love stopped. Breakups are tough as we know, and when there are pets involved we miss and crave the unconditional love our fur babies give us. And when they transition to the other side we can be assured their spirit remains with us in our hearts ♥️ I’ll miss you Butch, aka poo-bear, floor sausage, and my favorite nickname…The Most Handsome Fella. Because he is. Rest easy boy. I ♥️ you! . . . . . #furbaby #fureverfamily #furfamily #grief #griefandloss #griefrecovery #griefsupport #grieving #loss #loveyourpetday #mansbestfriend #missyou #pawprintsonmyheart #petloss #petlossgifts #petlossgrief #petlossproducts #petlosssupport #petlossupport #petlovers #petmemorial #pets #petsarefamily #petsofinstagram #rainbowbridge #rainbowbridge🌈 #specialneedsdog #weloveanimals #ヘ
A very special commission I've been privileged to work on recently... This is Charlie. Sadly, Charlie was hit by a car and didn't survive. As most of us realise, losing a pet is losing a member of the family. One thing I love about my job is being asked to create these special portraits. It allows me to put into practise two things that are close to my heart... Love for animals & painting a piece that means something special to the recipient 💛 #petportrait #petlovers #catlovers #watercolourpainting #watercolorpainting #catpainting #watercolourcat #watercolorcat #ireland #artistsoninstagram #artistsonetsy #watercolourartist #watercolourart #watercolors #watercolours #cat #petloss #petlossupport #irelandart #animallovers #animalpainting #watercolourpet #gingercatpainting #leitrimartist #leitrim
This Saturday we're honoring one of the dear companions that we have had the privilege to care for, Juno, the fur baby of Kelly S Humphrey. . Kelly shared their experience with us, "A huge thank you to Faithful Companion Pet Cremation Services - Tennessee for taking such good care of my sweet Juno. The loving way you handled everything from picking her up last night to bringing her home this morning, and when my dad made the call and spoke to Kelsey, the very first thing she asked was what was my pet's name...it all meant so much to me. Your care and compassion are so greatly appreciated. Thank you." . Thank you Kelly for allowing us to be there for you. ❤️ . . #compassionatecare #petcare #furbaby #memorial #furbabymemorial #rainbowbridge #empathy #petloss #petlossupport #companion #petsarefamily #faithfulcompanion #faithfulcompaniontennessee #nashville
Saying good bye to a cherished animal companion is never easy and can affect all aspects of your life. I can totally relate to the grief and pain that we go through when we loose our beloved pets. I just wanted to tell you I am right here to help you cope with the loss of your beloved pet.We at humans of animal land provide “Pet Loss and Grief Support “ to our pet parents. . . . . . . . . #catlover #furbaby #fureverfamily #furfamily #griefandloss #griefrecovery #griefsupport #grieving #loss #loveyourpetday #mansbestfriend #missyou #pawprintsonmyheart #petloss #petlossgifts #petlossgrief #petlossproducts #petlosssupport #petlossupport #petlovers #pets #petsarefamily #petsofinstagram #rainbowbridge #rainbowbridge🌈
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A glimpse into our forthcoming book about kids dealing with the emotional challenges of pet loss... #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #petloss #petlossupport #ajillionways #bookpublishing
Kobe was my best buddy! When I was in grade five, my best friend Kobe became an important member of our family. He came from a litter that had been born whitish with brown color in his left ear, and he was a very active and happy dog! 😄 My 19-year-old self was on a working holiday in a local coffee shop when my father called to tell me that Kobe had passed away. I felt powerless because I wasn't there with him, and it's not just any pet – you know those clichés "old" ones who say they have spiritual connections? Well, the cases were different for us than most people since we had been together for so long; It felt more personal somehow. I didn't do an actual ceremony as such, but every day, I thought about Kobe and talked to him in a personal way. ❤️🩹 So, Kobe, I'd like you to know that I love you so much, and I know you are already happy crossing that rainbow bridge, See you when I see you, Buddy! 🐶🌈
When one loses a loved one, they are struck with an immense amount of sadness, or grief. Grief is a strong, sometimes overwhelming emotion for people, regardless of whether their sadness stems from the loss of a loved one or the loss of a pet. They might find themselves feeling numb and removed from daily life, unable to carry on with regular duties while saddled with their sense of loss. Grief is the natural reaction to loss. Grief is both a universal and a personal experience. Individual experiences of grief vary and are influenced by the nature of the loss. 👉 Swipe left to know more about the stages of grief.
"The best pet one could ask for." Losing a pet is not an easy thing but it's comforting to know that they'll be in a better place.
Why is losing a pet so hard? The death of a pet can be a truly traumatic experience and create a large void in our hearts and lives—comparable to losing a close family member or friend. As humans, we project onto our beloved pets our thoughts, emotions, and ideas: We see ourselves in our animals. The common belief that “owners come to look like their pets” may not be a literal truism but rather a figure of speech indicating that our pets are our self-objects. Swipe through to learn more about it.
For the last 109 days I got to be a mama to this precious little girl. I knew when I got her at 14 years old, I wouldn’t get to keep her with me for as long as I would like, and this morning Miss #AnnaJo ✨ crossed over the rainbow bridge peacefully in her sleep. Rest easy, pretty girl; I’m sure my princess will be waiting for you there. 💔
Did you know that about 80 million homes in America have a furmember? And about half of those households have more than one! It's safe to say pets have become part of our families throughout the years. Love them and care for them as equally as you would treat a family member. . . . #gentlepetcrossing #gentlepet #petcrossing #petloss #petlossupport #animal #natioalpetmonth #nationalpetweek #petcremation #petaquamation #petburial #petceremony #animalsofinstagram #nature #dog
We miss you. Two years gone today. 💔🌈 Tiger roll is buttered, cake and flowers for you . . . . . #loveyourpetday #missyou #pawprintsonmyheart #petloss #petlossgifts #petlossgrief #petlossproducts #petlosssupport #petlossupport #petlovers #petmemorial #furbaby #pets #fureverfamily #petsarefamily #petsofinstagram #rainbowbridge #griefandloss #rainbowbridge🌈 #griefrecovery #rip #griefsupport #specialneedsdog #grieving #loss
We miss you. Two years gone today 🌈💔 tiger roll is buttered, cake and flowers for you . . . . . #loveyourpetday #missyou #pawprintsonmyheart #petloss #petlossgifts #petlossgrief #petlossproducts #petlosssupport #petlossupport #petlovers #petmemorial #furbaby #pets #fureverfamily #petsarefamily #petsofinstagram #rainbowbridge #griefandloss #rainbowbridge🌈 #griefrecovery #rip #griefsupport #specialneedsdog #grieving #loss
We miss you. Two years gone today 💔🌈 Tiger roll is buttered, cake and flowers for you . . . . . #loveyourpetday #missyou #pawprintsonmyheart #petloss #petlossgifts #petlossgrief #petlossproducts #petlosssupport #petlossupport #petlovers #petmemorial #furbaby #pets #fureverfamily #petsarefamily #petsofinstagram #rainbowbridge #griefandloss #rainbowbridge🌈 #griefrecovery #rip #griefsupport #specialneedsdog #grieving #loss
Our Ambassador CC is helping me choose flowers for Juvey..2 years since he crossed the rainbow bridge today 💐🌼 . . . . . #loveyourpetday #missyou #pawprintsonmyheart #petloss #petlossgifts #petlossgrief #petlossproducts #petlosssupport #petlossupport #petlovers #petmemorial #furbaby #pets #fureverfamily #petsarefamily #petsofinstagram #rainbowbridge #griefandloss #rainbowbridge🌈 #griefrecovery #rip #griefsupport #specialneedsdog #grieving #loss
How couldn't I have fallen in love with you? 💛 I've been looking at puppy pictures of Taps a lot... these were taken on his Gotcha Day. They fill my heart with so much warmth and love, but it also breaks a little each time I look at them - I miss him 🧡🐾
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For Throwback Thursday, my mama wanted to share this beautiful portrait by @scruffy_pup_portraits to commemorate my predecessor Princess and Mimi the Cat. I got to meet Princess and spend the first two years of my life with Mimi. We miss them ❤️ 🌈 Use Code SPPTEAM3 to have a beautiful portrait made of your pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge. AD/ Brand Rep . . . . . #catlover #furbaby #fureverfamily #furfamily #grief #griefandloss #dogportrait #petart #grieving #loss #loveyourpetday #mansbestfriend #missyou #pawprintsonmyheart #petloss #petlossgifts #petlossgrief #petlossproducts #petlosssupport #petlossupport #petlovers #petmemorial #pets #petsarefamily #petsofinstagram #rainbowbridge #rainbowbridge🌈 #rip #petportrait #dogsofinstagram