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Losing a beloved pet can leave an emptiness that is difficult to put into words. Whether you are facing the end of your pet's life or learning how to live without them, your grief is real and you don't have to navigate it alone.
My own experience with pet loss is what led me to this work. Losing my heart dog, Dakota, changed my life and ultimately led me to become a Pet Grief Specialist. I understand how deeply our animals become part of our lives, our routines, and our hearts and how much their absence can change everything. I am here to listen, support you, and walk alongside you through your grief journey.
Understanding Pet Grief
Understanding Pet Grief
Pet grief support is a compassionate space for anyone who has lost a beloved animal (not only dogs) or who is navigating the anticipatory grief that comes with a pet's end-of-life journey.
I am not a therapist or counselor. There are no clinical assessments, diagnoses, or treatment plans here. I am a companion to support you so you don't have to navigate your grief journey alone.
Your pet was part of your family. The bond you shared mattered, and so does the loss you are experiencing. Yet pet grief is often minimized or misunderstood by others. You may have heard things like, “It was just a animal,” or “You can always get another one.” However, the bond you shared was real. The love was real. And the pain you are feeling is real too.
You don't have to push that pain away or feel like you need to “get over it.” Grief is a natural response to love, and there is no set timeline for it.
This is a safe, compassionate, judgment-free place where your grief is understood and your relationship with your pet is honored.
How I Can Support You
How I Can Support You
Sometimes you need a space that is entirely your own. One-on-one sessions give you dedicated time to talk about your pet and your experience at your own pace. You decide what you want to talk about and how much you want to share. I work with children and teens too.
Support can also include the people who are grieving alongside you. Your spouse or an entire family can join the same call. Sometimes having a shared space to talk, remember, and support one another can be comforting.
During our time together, I will listen, ask gentle questions, and offer insights that may help you better understand what you are experiencing. I won't tell you how to feel or tell you how you should grieve.
Sessions are available by phone or video call through Google Meet. You can have your camera on or off, whatever feels most comfortable for you.
When you book a session, you will be asked to complete a pet grief form sharing what you feel comfortable about your pet and your story. This gives me the opportunity to learn about you and your pet and helps me show up prepared and ready to support you.
Here When You're Ready
Here When You're Ready
You don't have to have the right words or know exactly what you need. Sometimes you simply need someone who understands how much your pet meant to you and is willing to listen.
If you are anticipating the loss of a beloved pet or struggling after they are gone, whether that loss was recent or happened long ago, I am here for you when you are ready.
Step 1: Book a Grief Session
Choose a time that works for you and schedule your virtual pet grief support session.
40-minute session - $35
Step 2: Tell Me About Your Pet
Complete this form so I can learn more about you, your pet, and your story.
Returning clients: No need to do this again. You can skip Step 2.
Step 3: Meet With Me
We will spend time together (over the phone or virtually) talking, listening, remembering, and simply making space for whatever you are experiencing in your grief.
Helpful Resources
Helpful Resources
Sometimes having the right resources can make a difficult time feel a little less overwhelming. Here are a few organizations and resources that may offer additional support, information, or guidance as you navigate pet loss.
Animal Talks, Inc. - nonprofit organization offering lots of pet loss resources
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement - nonprofit organization for grieving pet parents to find support
Blessing the Bridge - what animals teach us about death, dying and beyond
Center for Loss & Life Transition - organization dedicated to helping people who are grieving
Furever Loved - local, mobile veterinarian providing in-home hospice, euthanasia, and senior care
Lap of Love - nationwide veterinary network for in-home hospice and euthanasia
Pet Parent Grief Support - resources to navigate loss with understanding
Your Best Life Hypnosis - local hypnotist with protocols for dealing with grief including the loss of a pet
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