It’s so important to be gentle with people who are grieving, to offer some gesture of support no matter what their loss is or if you understand it. I wanted to share some of those ways in which people showed up for us, in hopes that it might give you ideas on how to support your own friends or family members who are grieving.

The longest night of the year is dark, it’s cold, and for those of us grieving a beloved family member it can also feel very lonely. But the solstice also gives us an opportunity for remembrance and reflection in the midst of the busy holiday season.

With so many pet photographers out there now, it can be difficult to wade through the choices, so how do you choose the best one for your needs?

If you have a pet that’s getting older or maybe has a terminal illness, and you still have some time together, there are some things you do to help yourself emotionally prepare for their passing.

An Australian company called Sweet Goodbye is helping to ease the transition when our pets pass away. They provide Pet Farewell Ceremony Kits for burial or cremation.

On the Everything Pup Podcast we talked about what exactly pet memorial photography is, who it’s for, what to look for in a photographer, and some favorite ways to display the resulting images.

I’ve gathered everything I wish I could have told myself into a two page guide with links to resources on Senior Pet Care and Pet Loss in hopes it will help you too.

It can be difficult to know what to say when someone has experienced any loss, but the unique nature of losing a pet makes it even more harder to choose the right words.

I’m so excited to be able to offer a handmade, artful solution for remembering our companion pets, even from a client’s own snapshot!

Looking at photographs transports us back to those moments in time. After they’re gone, photographs can help with the grieving process, and keep them “alive” in our hearts.

When we surround ourselves with people and creatures and things that bring us joy, it fills our hearts and makes life just a little more fun.

Making the choice to euthanize a beloved pet is one of the most difficult things we’ll ever have to do. Relieving their suffering by helping them pass peacefully is a great gift, but one that may come wrapped in doubt, confusion, and guilt.