Grieving Your Beloved Pet: A Loss Due to Age or Terminal Illness
The loss of a beloved pet has no timeline. Whether they passed recently or weeks, months, even years ago—the pain is real, and it calls for sharing, acceptance, and understanding.
Their death may have brought other losses to the surface: a divorce, a relocation, the loss of a job, or an illness. If you’re going through a period of change, grief can make you feel even more alone, vulnerable, and isolated.
When Grief Goes Unacknowledged
Perhaps your grief hasn’t received the recognition it deserves. Demanding life circumstances, lack of understanding from those around you, or the need to keep going with daily life may have pushed your mourning aside. Yet, the loss of a pet is meaningful—and it deserves time and space in your life.
Family and Different Ways of Grieving
Every person and every pet is unique. The bonds we create are different, and so is the way we grieve. In a family, each member experiences loss in their own way and at their own pace—there is no right or wrong way to mourn. What matters most is mutual understanding and respect for each other’s grief.
I Am Here for You
You are not alone.
I am here to move at your pace, to offer you the space to express what you’re feeling, to find meaningful ways to honour your beloved pet, and to explore new ways of connection and coexistence.
I can also support other members of your family—adults, children, or even other pets—who may be experiencing their own version of grief.