Pet Bereavement Counselling…
As a pet bereavement counsellor, I can provide emotional support and guidance to individuals or families grieving the loss of a beloved pet. I can help you process the deep sadness, confusion, and loneliness that can accompany the death of a pet, offering a safe space to express your feelings and memories. I understand the unique bond between humans and their pets, and I can provide coping strategies for dealing with grief in a compassionate and non-judgmental manner.
Having had various pets myself including cats, dogs, birds and small rodents, I know only too well the emotional turmoil that comes with the loss of a beloved pet.
The benefits of working with a pet bereavement counsellor includes emotional validation, working towards reducing feelings of isolation, and helps to navigate the stages of grief.
I can also offer practical advice on memorialising pets, dealing with guilt or unresolved feelings, and supporting other family members through the loss. Ultimately, seeking counselling can provide comfort and healing, helping you to move forward while honouring the love you shared with your pet.
A few of my rainbow bridge babies…
“Just a Dog”
From time to time, people tell me, “lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or
“that’s a lot of money for just a dog.”
They don’t understand the distance travelled, the time spent,
or the costs involved for “just a dog.”
Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog.”
Many hours have passed and my only company was “just a dog,”
but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by “just a dog,” and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “just a dog” gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it’s “just a dog,” then you probably understand phrases like “just a friend,” “just a sunrise,” or “just a promise.”
“Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship,
trust, and pure unbridled joy.
“Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that
make me a better person.
Because of “just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks and
look longingly to the future.
So for me and folks like me, it’s not “just a dog” but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
“Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it’s not “just a dog” but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “just a man” or
“just a woman.”
So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog,” just smile, because they
“just don’t understand.”
- Author: Richard A. Biby
