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📅 New Event: 6 Things We Miss: An Art Exercise for Remembering the Little Things Grief often lives in the little things. The familiar sounds. The routines. The quirks that were uniquely theirs. The tiny details of everyday life that we never imagined we would miss so much. Join author, illustrator, and therapeutic arts practitioner Stephanie Chinn for 6 Things We Miss, a gentle, interactive art exercise exploring six things you miss about your beloved pet. Stephanie first facilitated this exercise in her pet grief workshops, where it deeply resonated with participants. The exercise later inspired a page in her book, The Spaces They Leave. Together, we’ll slow down and make space for the little details that made your relationship yours, creating something that honours the life and love you shared. What to bring: Something to draw with and something to draw on. No art experience is needed — this is about remembering and expressing, not creating something perfect. 🗓️ Friday, October 16, 2026 👤 Hosted by Stephanie Chinn
📅 New Event: Ease for When Grief Is Heavy | Grief Yoga Grief doesn’t only live in our thoughts — it can be felt throughout the body. Join Donna for a gentle Grief Yoga session exploring simple breathing techniques and accessible movement to help release stress and tension, support the nervous system, and create moments of calm while honouring grief. Together, you’ll practice calming breathing techniques and gentle yoga poses that can be done from a chair. No yoga mat or previous yoga experience is needed. You’ll leave with practical tools you can return to in everyday life when grief feels especially heavy. 🤍 🗓️ Saturday, November 7, 2026 👤 Hosted by Donna
📚 New Resource: My Hard Grief Day Plan Some grief days feel heavier than others. On those days, even getting through the next few hours can feel like a lot. My Hard Grief Day Plan is a gentle reflection tool to help you make the day a little smaller. Use it to identify what you need right now, a few things that may help you feel more grounded, ways to feel close to your pet, someone you can reach out to, and what you can give yourself permission to leave for another day. You don't need to solve your grief today. This is simply a place to make a gentle plan for carrying it. Download the worksheet and fill it out now, or save it somewhere easy to find for one of the really hard days.
📚 New Resource: Preparing for Goodbye: A Guide to End-of-Life Care & Pet Loss | Dr. John Murray x The Pet Loss Club A compassionate, research-informed guide created by The Pet Loss Club and Dr. Murray Hospice Vet for families navigating pet euthanasia and the grief that follows. This guide explores quality of life and the decision to say goodbye, preparing for a euthanasia appointment, what to expect during the procedure, aftercare and keepsakes, the first hours and days after loss, and the guilt and “what ifs” that can follow. It brings together veterinary guidance and grief support to help you feel more informed, prepared, and less alone through an incredibly difficult experience.
📚 New Resource: Life After Pet Loss: Daily Reflections for Working Through Grief Life After Pet Loss: Daily Reflections for Working Through Grief is a compassionate year-long companion for navigating life after the loss of a beloved animal. Written by licensed psychotherapist and veterinary social worker Judith Eve Rosen, the book offers daily reflections that honour the reality that grief is unique to each person and can change from moment to moment. Whether your grief is fresh or long-standing, these reflections offer comfort, validation, and space to grieve without judgment or a timeline. This is not a book of quick fixes. It is a steady companion for the grief journey — whether you’re lighting a candle, creating a memory ritual, remembering the life you shared, or simply trying to make it through a difficult day.
📅 New Event: Finding Purpose After Pet Loss with Judith Eve Rosen, LCSW When we lose a pet, we don’t just lose them — we can also lose a piece of our daily rhythm and our sense of who we are. The mornings built around their needs. The identity of being a pet parent that shaped so much of how we moved through the world. That loss can leave us wondering: Who am I now, and what do I do with all this love that is still here? Join veterinary social worker and pet-loss specialist Judith Eve Rosen, LCSW, for an interactive workshop exploring those questions and what finding purpose after pet loss can look like. Together, we’ll explore: Holding Onto Who You Are Being a pet parent doesn’t end when your pet’s life does. We’ll talk about how to carry that identity forward, even in their physical absence. Loving Them Through Action Your bond didn’t disappear — it simply needs a new way to live. We’ll explore meaningful ways to honour your pet and continue expressing the love and connection you share. Letting Your Values Lead You Forward Grief can bring what matters most into sharper focus. Together, we’ll identify your core values and explore how they can act as a compass for finding purpose, activities, and goals that feel meaningful to you. This is an interactive workshop, so bring a pen and paper. There will be opportunities to pause, reflect, and participate throughout the session. You’re welcome to participate as much or as little as feels comfortable. Come exactly as you are. 🗓️ Saturday, September 26, 2026 👤 Hosted by Judith Eve Rosen
📅 New Event: When It’s Time to Say Goodbye with Dr. John Murray Making the decision to say goodbye to a beloved pet can bring so many difficult questions: How will I know when it’s time? Am I making the decision too soon? Are they suffering? What will happen during the appointment? And how do I cope with the guilt and uncertainty that can follow? Join Jayde Kroeker, BSW RSW, Certified Pet Loss Specialist and founder of The Pet Loss Club, and Dr. John Murray of Dr. Murray Hospice Vet, a veterinarian specializing in compassionate in-home end-of-life care, for a gentle and honest conversation about navigating pet euthanasia from both a grief-support and veterinary perspective. Together, we’ll explore quality of life, the fear of “too soon” or “too late,” preparing for the appointment, what actually happens during euthanasia, what your pet may experience, aftercare, and the difficult emotions that can come before and after saying goodbye. This live conversation will expand on The Pet Loss Club × Dr. Murray Hospice Vet’s upcoming guide to navigating pet euthanasia, with time at the end for a Q&A where you can ask your own questions. 🗓️ Saturday, October 3, 2026 👤 Hosted by Dr. John Murray
📚 New Resource: Continuing the Bond A gentle, research-informed tool exploring simple ways to stay connected with your pet after loss through memories, rituals, and memorials.
📚 New Resource: Remembering the Joy: Gentle Journal Prompts A collection of gentle journal prompts inviting you to reflect on the joyful moments, funny memories, and special experiences you shared with your pet. ⏱️ 20 mins
📚 New Resource: Understanding Your Attachment Story A Research-Informed Workbook for Understanding Pet Loss, Grief & Connection Why does losing a pet hurt so much? And why can grief feel so different from one person to the next? This research-informed workbook explores how attachment shapes the bond we share with our pets—and how that bond can influence the way we experience grief. Through a combination of evidence-informed education, guided reflections, and practical exercises, you'll learn why your relationship with your pet mattered so deeply, explore your own attachment story, better understand common grief experiences, and discover compassionate ways to care for yourself while honouring the bond you shared. Created by Registered Social Worker and Certified Pet Loss Specialist Jayde Kroeker, this workbook translates attachment research into accessible, practical guidance designed specifically for pet loss. Inside you'll find: 🌿 Research-informed education on attachment and pet grief ✍️ Guided reflection questions and workbook exercises 🧠 An exploration of attachment patterns and how they may influence grief 🤍 Trauma-informed insights and self-compassion practices 🕯️ Continuing bonds, meaningful rituals, and ways to honour your pet 💛 Gentle, practical strategies for caring for yourself throughout grief Whether you're grieving the recent loss of a beloved companion, living with anticipatory grief, or simply wanting to better understand your attachment story, this workbook offers a compassionate space to reflect, learn, and heal—one page at a time. ⏱️ 1 week
📚 New Resource: Ways to Honour and Remember by Lindsay Brockman at Everkin Pet Loss A gentle collection of ideas to help you celebrate your pet's life, keep their memory close, and create meaningful rituals that honor the bond you'll always share.
📚 New Resource: Creative Reflection Prompts by Lindsay at Everkin Pet Loss Support A collection of gentle writing and creative prompts designed to help you reflect on your memories, express your love, and stay connected to your pet through meaningful storytelling and creativity.
📚 New Resource: Why Do I Keep Wondering If It Was Too Soon? Understanding why euthanasia decisions can feel so emotionally complicated One of the most painful questions many grieving pet parents ask after euthanasia is, "Did I do it too soon?" This research-informed gentle guide explores why euthanasia decisions can feel so emotionally complicated, how the bond we share with our pets shapes these experiences, and why second-guessing can become a natural part of grief. Inside, you'll learn: Why euthanasia decisions can feel so difficult Why many people replay the timing of their decision How support during the decision may influence grief Gentle reflection prompts to help you approach your experience with greater understanding and self-compassion ⏱️ 15 mins
📅 New Event: Bi Weekly Pet Loss Support Circle A welcoming online support group where you'll find connection, understanding, and compassionate support alongside others grieving the loss of a beloved pet 🗓️ Monday, August 3, 2026 👤 Hosted by Jayde Kroeker
📅 New Event: Carrying the love forward: Helping Children Through Pet Loss Grief The death of a beloved pet is often a child’s first experience with grief—and parents may feel unsure how to help, especially while grieving themselves. In this compassionate and practical talk, Jennifer Marshall Bleakley will explore how children may experience pet loss emotionally and physically, how parents can create space for honest questions and difficult feelings. She will also share meaningful ways families can remember their pet, honor the love they shared, and help children learn that grief and joy can exist together as they carry the love forward. 🗓️ Wednesday, August 26, 2026 👤 Hosted by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley
📚 New Resource: Helping Children Thru the Loss of a Pet Author and Grief Counsellor Jennifer Marshall Bleakley shares practical, compassionate guidance to help parents and caregivers support children through the loss of a beloved pet.
📚 New Resource: Thank You For Loving Me Author: Jennifer Marshall Bleakely Gentle words of comfort, hope and love for those walking through pet loss. Written entirely from the pets perspective.
📚 New Resource: Thank You For Loving Me: How to Talk to Children about Pet Loss Created by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley, grief counsellor and author of Thank You For Loving Me- a compassionate story told from a pet's perspective. This companion guide shares five gentle tips to help adults navigate supportive conversations with children after the loss of a beloved pet.
📚 New Resource: Why Does Losing a Pet Hurt So Much? Understanding Attachment and the Science Behind Pet Grief The bond we share with our pets is often far deeper than many people realize. They become part of our routines, our sense of comfort, and the places we feel safest. So when they die, it can feel as though we've lost far more than a companion. This guide explores the science of attachment and how it helps explain the depth of pet grief. Grounded in attachment and bereavement research, you'll learn why this loss can feel so overwhelming, how attachment shapes our experience of grief, and why maintaining a ongoing bond with your pet can be a healthy part of healing. Whether you're grieving the loss of a beloved companion or trying to better understand your own experience, I hope this guide offers knowledge, reassurance, and compassion. Together, we'll explore why this bond is so meaningful, why its loss can feel so overwhelming, and what research tells us about carrying love forward after loss. ⏱️ 10 mins
📚 New Resource: Calming Your Body During Pet Grief Calming Your Body During Pet Grief is a gentle, research-informed guide that explores why grief can feel physical after the loss of a beloved pet. Learn simple, evidence-informed techniques to help your body find moments of calm while your heart continues to carry your love. ⏱️ 30 mins
