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Resources, compassion and JOY for your pet loss journey.

Whether they’ve been with you a short time or a lifetime, saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest things you’ll ever have to do. Our carefully selected resources can help you make preparations, lasting memories, and the tough decisions.

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Learn about end-of-life care, and discover ideas to celebrate your best friend.

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Saying Goodbye to Your Pet

We’re sad to report that we have a Boxer-shaped hole in our hearts. We let her go yesterday afternoon at home. It was peaceful, and she was surrounded by love. We’re so thankful we had the extra time to work on her “bucket list!” Read more

~ Jen + Jason

Talia, Boxer

Just writing to let you know that we had to say goodbye to Itch this weekend. It was very sudden and happened very quickly. Thank you so very much for the work you did for us. It has helped us heal in a way I never imagined. Read more

~ Marcy

Itch, Tuxedo Cat

Oh Sarah, the photos are simply remarkable. I can’t tell you how much they mean to me now, and how many thousands of times I’ll look at them in the future, and be taken right back to that sweet face. Read more

~ Rebecca

Harry, Rottweiler

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Featured Business: Craft Love Craft Life

When a friend told me about these great memorial jewelry pieces that included pet hair and ashes, I was super impressed with how unique and modern they were! I really like a clean, simple aesthetic, and these are so beautiful and meaningful while...

Quality of Life Guide: How do I know when it’s time for gentle euthanasia?

When is the right time to put my dog down? Is it too soon? Did I wait too long? 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...

Featured Business: Sky Urns

When I first came across Sky Urns, I was immediately struck by the elegant design and smart functionality of what can otherwise be a sort of “obvious” vessel. These guys have transformed standard urns into something beautiful and...

Saying Goodbye to Simon

While I was observing all the cats in the room, considering colors and personalities, who would be a good fit, I realized I’d been holding this 6-month-old black and white cat for the longest time. He was quiet and sweet, with great markings. He...

Ringo’s Last Day

Lately I’ve been shooting a lot of hospice care sessions. Does it ever depress me photographing these clients? No, I’m actually grateful. Grateful that I get to spend what precious time these canines have left. Grateful that I get to give a little...

Not Just a Dog, My Best Friend

Shared by: Crystal C, Flushing, MI, USA Knox had a rough start to his life. He was found living as a stray in Tennessee before he was brought up to the Humane Society of West Michigan to be adopted. He had arrived with heartworms which required...

About Sarah Beth

Minneapolis-based pet photographer, Sarah Beth Ernhart, created Joy Sessions® in 2010, after a particularly moving photo shoot with a service dog named Joy.

Joy Sessions® – special photo sessions for terminally ill and elderly pets – are the heart and soul of her business. She’s been honored to provide this resource to hundreds of owners facing the impending loss of a beloved pet, and isn’t planning on stopping any time soon.

This website is her “pet project,” connecting owners with helpful resources, a directory of services, and each other, to provide support on their pet loss journeys. Read more

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