When a beloved pet is dying, caring for the pet’s physical needs is a priority. But caring for the pet’s emotional and spiritual needs – as well as our own – can also make a huge difference in how the last period of a pet’s life and their passing … [Read more...]
Honoring a dying pet: Minnie’s teachings 3 months before she passed
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When a beloved animal companion dies, it sometimes happens suddenly and unexpectedly, but occasionally we are fortunate to get the opportunity to support and care for our animal friend as they pass in their own time in a way that is peaceful. But … [Read more...]
Minnie’s last day – A beloved cat’s journey into the light
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Her last day was a beautiful day. On December 6th, 2016, the sunrise was spectacular - clear sky with a few clouds that turned pink as the sun was rising. After many months of declining health, her last day had come. She had been so strong and … [Read more...]
The long goodbye
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Saying goodbye to a beloved petHaving to say goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the most difficult things we have to do as caretakers and companions of animals that we love and share our lives with. There are different kinds of goodbyes when we … [Read more...]
Healing Pet Loss – Celebrating Your Pet’s Life
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When a beloved pet dies, we can easily get stuck in the pain of the loss. But there is something that we tend to forget in the midst of our pain, and that is to celebrate the life of our pet and to feel and express our gratitude for all that our pet … [Read more...]
Using Sacred Spirit Journeys to cope with a dying pet
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When you are in the situation where your beloved animal companion is dying, it can be hard to handle both on an emotional and practical level. It is heartbreaking to watch a beloved animal companion’s health fail and realize that soon they won’t be … [Read more...]
Saying goodbye to a pet – is it really necessary? (Q&A)
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Question from a reader: "... I have never said good-bye to any of my pets. Just " till we meet again " They all have a memorial in some way or another. And a flameless candle goes off every night. For my love for them still burns brightly. I feel all … [Read more...]
Seeing beyond the illness – a spirit meeting with an ill pet’s radiant self
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When our beloved pet's health is failing and it may soon be time for them to pass on, it is heartbreaking to watch our before so energetic and joyful animal friend lose their energy and ability to do what they used to be able to do. You may have … [Read more...]
Being Present With The Dying
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[Editor's note: This is a guest article written by Uma Girish, author of "Understanding Death: 10 Ways to Inner Peace for the Grieving." Uma has written about a very difficult topic with much peace and grace, and I am honored to be sharing her … [Read more...]
