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For anyone wanting to immortalise their pet in the most perfect of images, please check out the talented Yvonne from Yvonne's Artwork. 

I am absolutely in love with this picture!  

xx Tracey and Opie 

A short video explaining the Bucket List to the Vet Nursing Students at South Metropolitan TAFE, Bentley.

If you have the opportunity to do a Bucket List for your pet in the lead up towards their last day, I would highly recommend it. It can be any kind of activity that...

The Raw, The Real, The Ugly Crying... 

I am allowing myself to be vulnerable... #nofilter

This is a photo of Me and my kitty Calais... on the morning of his last day on earth.

He had a tumour growing on his backbone, and the cancer had spread to his lungs. He was only 11...

Z - Zen 🕉

I will admit, this was the hardest topic to come up with. 
I wanted to stay authentic, and write from the heart, but not going to lie.. Z had me stumped. I nearly bypassed it all together. 

So my take on Zen, is to appreciate each and every moment you have...

Looking after yourself 

I know I sound repetitive, but putting yourself first is not selfish. It is essential. 

If you don’t look after yourself, you can’t look after others effectively. 

It sounds so cliche but it really is important. 

😴 Get some quality sleep.
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X is for xoxo xxx 

Kisses and hugs. 

Hold on to those beautiful memories that you have of your pets. 
Look back lovingly on photos and video of them. 
The Facebook memories that pop up, the funny stories that you tell your “pet friends” 

Talk to them if you have the...

W- Where do you go and what do you do when your pet has died?

Whether your pet died unexpectedly or with a planned euthanasia, you often feel numb, and in disbelief immediately after. During this time, it is best not to make any rushed decisions. 

Where do you go fro...

You may have seen the recent segment on ‘The Project’ about the alarming rate of veterinarians and vet staff committing suicide.

These people are highly educated and put enormous pressure on themselves to perform miracles.

Vets often have to go to one consult room and de...

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Who’s cutting onions?? 😭

You could be the toughest, strongest Person, but if your pet gets sick, injured, goes missing or passes away, cue the ugly cry.

Crying of every type is welcome here.

After a good cry, most people feel calmer and more resilient since their tears...

Ever noticed how tv shows and movies gloss over death? It’s a taboo subject.

The actor is lying in the hospital bed (with the catheter in the wrong way...) with their loving partner by their side. They say their final words (something profound) and they drift off to sle...