Blog on Pet Loss and Pet Art Stories
Why Spaying and Neutering Your Pet Matters More Than Ever Right Now
If you've been paying attention to what's happening in Southern California shelters lately (and in some other areas as well), you already know things are serious. Overcrowding is at crisis levels. Dogs and cats are being euthanized (26 in only 48 hours at Devore...
How Scent Can Help You Heal: The Unexpected Tool in Pet Loss Grief
Nobody tells you how much grief can be affected by scent. You wash their blanket and immediately regret it. You catch a whiff of something: a certain shampoo, a pet store, fresh air on a rainy morning and suddenly you're right back in it. The body remembers in scent...
The Most Asked-About Piece I Make: The Pet Memorial Keepsake Collage with Paw Print
Of everything I create, this is the one I get the most questions about. And I understand why because it's not like anything else out there. It's not just a portrait. It's not just a paw print. It's the things you've been keeping in a drawer or set out on your mantle...
Valentine’s Day With Pets: Why the Bond With Your Dog or Cat Is So Deep
There's something people don't talk about enough. The guilt. The shame. The feeling that you "shouldn't" be crying harder over your dog than you did at your uncle's funeral. The worry that something is wrong with you because your heart shattered into more pieces when...
My Pet’s Last Christmas (and How to Make It Meaningful)
The holidays are meant to be joyful, but deep in your heart, you may be missing a beloved pet who has passed or is about to pass. Our pets mark the seasons of our lives, don’t they? They’re woven into traditions, routines, and memories in ways that are impossible to...
Christmas Photos to Take of Your Pet
(Easy, stress-free ideas anyone can do at home) You don’t need a fancy camera, matching pajamas, or a perfectly styled home to capture beautiful Christmas photos of your pet. The most meaningful holiday photos happen when your pet feels comfortable, relaxed, and safe....
Personalized Dog Ornaments for Christmas
There’s nothing more heart-melting than honoring the pet who fills or filled your home with love, laughter, and the cutest boop-able nose ever with a personalized dog ornament. This season, my handcrafted pet Christmas ornaments are NEW and they’re already making...
Journaling Through Grief: Prompts for Pet Owners
Losing a pet is a heartbreak that changes your world. They’re more than companions. They're part of our soul family. If you're here, missing your very loved pet, please know: you're not alone. Your grief is real, valid, and deserving of time and care. Journaling...
New Pet Loss Gift Boxes: A Gentle Way to Bring Comfort After Goodbye
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of life’s hardest moments. As someone who has walked through loss myself and helped many others honor their furry companions, I know how meaningful it is to feel seen and supported during grief. That’s why I’m so honored to...
Writing Pet Memorial Poems: A Guide
Losing a pet is a profound experience. Let’s just validate that right here. The bond shared with a pet is unique and irreplaceable. For many, pets are family. (You are in good company here!) They offer unconditional love and...
