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My name is Chantal. Your companion was never “just a pet” – they were family. Animals have accompanied me throughout my life, from cats, dogs and rabbits to cows and the many creatures that share our natural world. Very early on, I understood that animals offer a unique kind of companionship: quiet, loyal and accepting. […]
Hello, my name is Saralee.I live in Western Australia. I am here for you to listen and to support you through this painful and emotional experience of losing your furry loved companion. I am a qualified counsellor and I have a Diploma in Counselling. I am attracted to helping and supporting people through this most […]
I’ve been an animal lover my whole life and I can’t remember a time when my home wasn’t filled with furry friends. To me, a pet isn’t just an animal, they’re a friend, a companion, a member of the family. I’ve had the pleasure of owning a great many pets throughout my life, and I’ve […]
Hi, I’m Karen. As an animal lover, I understand the bond a human has with their pets. All I wanted to be when I was young was a vet. My life has been filled with pets, ranging from those we consider everyday companion animals such as cats and dogs, birds, guppies and goldfish, to farmyard […]
We lose a part of us when we lose a pet. There is never a ‘right’ time. It is heart-wrenching, and the grief and sense of loss can be so devastating that it becomes difficult to find enjoyment in everyday life without our pet by our side. It’s an overwhelming feeling of emptiness that may […]
When we lose our beloved animal companions, we’re left with a profound sense of emptiness—a hole in our hearts that can feel impossible to fill. The bond we share with our pets is unlike any other, built on unwavering loyalty, unconditional love, and a quiet companionship that fills our lives with warmth and joy. So, […]
My name is Fiona and I live in North West Sydney. I have owned, loved and lost animals all my life and have felt the incredible pain of grief when they’re gone. In my experiences personally and professionally, I feel sad that few people understand the realness of what some of us feel when we […]
I’m Estella, a life long cat lover. It never gets easier when our animals die and I noticed within my grief counselling practice a lot of people who had unresolved grief from the loss of companion animals at earlier points in their lives, which is why I look to specialise in the area of companion […]
The bonds we share with our companion animals are unique, fulfilling and imbued with personal meaning and connection. We are blessed with their living and loving presence, so it goes without saying that we deeply grieve when this relationship changes through loss. We may also find ourselves in the unenviable position of deciding if our […]
I began my professional career in a very different industry, working with animals in a Veterinary Clinic. I found that when an emergency occurred or during the end of life process I was drawn to providing support to the families. I realized that this is where my interests lie; providing a space for families to […]