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The problem with Grief, is that we have never really been ‘Taught How to Grieve’.

It’s not until we are in the thick of it, that we scramble around and try and find something that works for us, do something that makes us feel a little better for a little while, distra...

Although we try not to think about it, We know that when we become a pet parent, there will be that one day that will be our worst day.

Whether we have them in our lives for a week, or a lifetime, they leave such an imprint on our hearts.

We expect them to die peacef...

Many people I speak to when they are grieving a pet, have a sense of Guilt around the Loss.

Guilt is the feeling that we have done something wrong, the “if only’s and what if’s “ creep into our thoughts.

Guilt implies we Intended to cause harm.

Within the 5 stages o...

They tell you not to cry.

They tell you that it's ‘just a dog’, not a human being.

They tell you that the pain will be over.

They tell you that it's important not to let him suffer.

They tell you that you can have another one.

They tell you it's going to happen to...

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...