When my neighbor lost her cat I went over with a card. I’d written the sympathy message over and over before I was happy with what I had. Her cat was a big orange tabby who used to sit in her front window every afternoon like he was supervising the whole street. She had him … Read more
If you’ve tried to find a pet sympathy card you’ll know most of them have something basic like “thinking of you” in swirly gold letters with a cartoon paw print. That may feel wrong for the dog you’re offering your condolences about. A good sympathy message for the loss of a dog doesn’t need to … Read more
After my dog died I spent over a week trying to work out what to put on her little garden plaque. It sounds like a small thing but every time I sat down to write it I couldn’t come up with the right words. If you’re reading this then you probably know that feeling. You … Read more
When you lose a cat you lose a family member. Cats are a quiet companion that asks for very little but gives so much. I still remember the first morning after I said goodbye to my cat Meg. The house felt so quiet and much emptier without her winding around my legs. If you’re in … Read more
Losing a dog is hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t been through it. Many people think of dogs as simply pets rather than the part of the family they became. When my own dog passed prayer was something that helped. Not because I had the right words but because I didn’t. So I’ve got … Read more
Having to euthanize a beloved dog, cat or other pet is incredibly difficult. It’s not just that you’re saying goodbye, something we all know is inevitable, it’s that you have to be the one to make the decision. Over the years I have had to euthanize two of my cats and a dog due to … Read more
Losing a pet is a heartbreaking experience. But having the support and care of a veterinarian before and after your pets death can really help. If your veterinarian has gone above and beyond in both their care for your pet and helping you through the grief then you should thank them for all they’ve done. … Read more
The loss of a dog, like losing any pet, is completely heartbreaking. Dogs provide us with so much love and affection that when they finally leave us we are overcome with grief. So if you know someone whose dog has died you will want to be there for them. But it can be hard to … Read more
Losing a horse is awful. Whilst they don’t have the same reputation for being a pet like a cat or dog does that doesn’t mean their owners don’t develop bonds and relationships that are just as strong. Horses and their owners have a unique relationship that shouldn’t be underestimated. And just because it doesn’t look … Read more
The loss of a cat is horrific. The animals we bring into our lives become part of the family and are loved just as much. So the loss of a pet, specifically the loss of a cat is truly heartbreaking. Cats might not come across as the most loving pet. They are probably better know … Read more