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Preparing for Your Pet’s Passing: A Service of Love
The thought of a pet’s passing can be overwhelming and deeply painful. It is natural to focus on the loss, but reframing preparation as...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 22 min read


Navigating Avoidance, Service, and Identity After Pet Loss
Losing a beloved animal can feel like losing a part of yourself. Our identity, daily purpose, and emotional rhythms are intertwined with...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 22 min read


Why Each Bond Feels Different
Our grief for animals is shaped not only by the depth of our connection but also by the species and nature of the relationship. Dogs,...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 21 min read


Understanding Cat Bonds
Cats often form relationships that are subtle, selective, and highly personal. Unlike dogs, they may not seek constant attention, but...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 21 min read


Being Confident in Your Choices
As caregivers we often question whether the decisions we made during our pet’s life, illness, or passing were “right.” These doubts are...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 22 min read


Outdoor Cats
Cats are instinctively curious and independent animals. Many enjoy roaming outdoors, exploring their neighbourhoods, climbing, hunting,...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 22 min read


Your Grief Is Your Grief
Everyones experience of grief is unique. There is no hierarchy of pain or prescribed way to feel; what matters is acknowledging your own...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 21 min read


Life After Loss: Finding Your Way Forward
Losing a beloved animal can leave a profound void in daily life. Their absence is felt in routines, and the simple moments that once...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 22 min read


Loss of a Cat Challenges
Cats have unique behavioural patterns and social needs, which shape the caregiver’s experience of loss. Indoor cats may have deep bonds...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 21 min read


Supporting Indoor Cats Through Loss
Indoor cats experience the loss of a companion differently from outdoor cats. Their environment is more contained, their social...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 22 min read


How Other Pets Can Support Each Other Through Loss
When a beloved animal is nearing the end of life, or after a sudden loss, it is not only humans who grieve. Other pets in the household...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 22 min read


Navigating Anticipatory Grief for Cats
Anticipatory grief occurs when a caregiver senses that a beloved cat is approaching the end of life, whether due to illness, age, or...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 22 min read


Working in Partnership with Your Animal Through Their Transition
Supporting a beloved animal through the final stage of life is one of the most profound experiences you as a caregiver can have. By...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 22 min read


Coping with Sudden Loss or Accidents for Outdoor Cats
Outdoor cats live rich, independent lives, exploring their environment, interacting with nature, and following instincts that are core to...

Cat Hamilton
Oct 22 min read


Knowing When to Seek Extra Support
Grief is a natural response to loss, but sometimes it can become overwhelming, persistent, or interfere with daily functioning....

Cat Hamilton
Oct 21 min read


Finding Calm in Grief: Heart Coherence for Pet Loss
Grief can feel overwhelming, especially after losing a beloved animal. Our hearts ache, our minds race, and the body carries tension long...

Cat Hamilton
Sep 263 min read


Grief is Personal – But You Don’t Have to Walk it Alone
One of the hardest truths about grief is that no two people experience it the same way. Even within the same family, each person will...

Cat Hamilton
Sep 262 min read


Practical Checklist for Preparing Your Dog’s Passing
When the time comes to say goodbye to your dog, the emotions can feel overwhelming. Having a plan in place can bring steadiness and help...

Cat Hamilton
Sep 262 min read


Preparing Your Dog for Their Passing
Facing the end of a beloved dog’s life is one of the hardest journeys we ever walk together. While grief is inevitable, there are ways to...

Cat Hamilton
Sep 262 min read


Caring for Yourself After a Foster Dog Leaves
Letting go of a foster dog can stir up emotions you didn’t expect. Even when you know they are going to a loving home, it is natural to...

Cat Hamilton
Sep 262 min read
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