Can you mourn a guinea pig or a fish?

Most of the time when we talk about pets, we are referring to cats and dogs. Although cats and dogs are the most common pets, many people have other kinds of animals as a pet. It is the bond and not the size or species that matters And it doesn't … [Read more...]

Tears in heaven

A common emotion after the death of a pet is guilt. Here are some situations, where we might experience guilt after the loss of a pet: If our pet died alone, for instance at home or among strangers, we feel guilty and think that if we were there … [Read more...]

A frequently asked question

One of the frequently asked questions I get is:"How can shamanic journeying help me after pet loss?"There is so much good information out there on helping you cope with the grief after the death of a pet. What is so special about shamanic … [Read more...]

Grieving after pet loss

Grieving is a process that we all go through when we lose someone we love. But how we experience grief, and how we handle it, is very individual. Symptoms of grief after pet loss Grieving doesn’t happen according to a schedule, but often comes in … [Read more...]

One thing I have learned

Losing an animal companion that you love doesn't just leave you with a broken heart and a huge hole inside, it can also teach you painful and valuable lessons. The one lesson I'm thinking about right now is to be fully in the present moment with … [Read more...]

Euthanizing a pet

If you have had to make the decision to euthanize your pet, it's possible that you one moment feel that you did what was best for your pet, but that you the next moment feel torn apart by guilt and doubt, like for instance: Was it the right thing to … [Read more...]

Coping with guilt after pet loss

If you feel torn apart by guilt after the death of your pet, you're not alone. It's very common to have strong feelings of guilt after the loss of your beloved pet. The overwhelming feelings of guilt often come in cases where you had to euthanize … [Read more...]

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