Pet Bereavement - emotional support

The death or loss of a pet (animal) we have shared part of our life with, can sometimes take a long time to come to terms with. I am often contacted soon after the passing or loss of a pet, and indeed by people several months after the loss of their pet, because they are still having difficulty in coming to terms with their loss. The way an animal dies can also be a cause of distress that tends to linger.

Talking about your feelings with someone who understands, can help you explore ways to work through your grief and anxiety, and will hopefully enable you to come to terms with your loss.

Some people find that marking the passing of their pet in some way can be beneficial and their are several ways of doing this. Do please contact me if you would like to discuss this further.

The hardest decision of all......

Sadly, very few animals die peacefully in their sleep and it is not unusual these days for an owner at some stage to be faced with having to sign an euthanasia consent form at their veterinary practice. This will normally happen if an animal is very ill, badly injured or so old that the animals quality of life is very poor. Be guided on this by your veterinary surgeon.

Many owners find signing the consent form a very difficult thing to do and often feel that once their pet has passed on, that they betrayed their pets trust or perhaps they should have waited a little longer. All natural feelings but no veterinary surgeon will euthanase an animal without just reason.

If you have experienced a situation like this and are troubled by similar thoughts, why not get in touch with me to see if I can help you come to terms with this.

In loving memory of dear friends:

Look not where I was, for I am not there,
my spirit is free, I am everywhere

In the air that you breathe, In the sounds that you hear,
please don't cry fo me now, my spirit is near

I'll watch for you from the other side,
I'll be the one running, new friends at my side

Smile at my memory, remember me in your heart,
this isn't the end at all, Its a brand new start.

Anon

Beyond the Rainbow Bridge

As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image of a place that’s trouble free,
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful rainbow, and on the other side
were meadows rich and beautiful, lush green and wide!
Running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh, healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I’m alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright glow pierced the night.
‘Twas the glow of many candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need me, we’re never far apart,
If you look beyond the rainbow and listen with your heart.