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Whether you said goodbye long ago,

have only just had to say goodbye,

or feel that moment drawing near —
you don’t have to walk through this alone.

I’m here to walk alongside you.

You can send me a message, share your story, or simply let me know you’d like to connect.
There’s no right or wrong way to reach out — only the way that feels right for you.

Every message is read with care.
Every story is welcome.

Frequently asked questions when saying goodbye to your beloved companion.

How do I know when it’s time to say goodbye?

This may be the hardest question of all.

Sometimes there’s a clear medical boundary.
Other times it’s more of a quiet knowing — a feeling that won’t let go.

What you can do: observe your pet.
Notice their appetite, their breathing, their interest in the world around them.

And… listen to yourself as well.

If you wake up each day with doubt or guilt, it may be time to gently seek peace together.

Can my beloved companion sense that it’s going to die?

Many animals sense when their bodies are changing.

They may withdraw a little, sleep more, or seek extra closeness.

They don’t need to understand what “dying” means as we do — they simply feel that something is different.

What do they need most?
Your presence.
Your calm.
And gentleness in their final moments.

Can I still touch my beloved companion after it has passed away?

Yes.

If it feels right for you, please do.

The body may be cold, but your touch can help your heart grasp what has happened.

It can be a way of saying farewell —
a chance to say “goodbye” one last time.

You can stroke, whisper, cry, and hold your pet close.

What can I do with my pet’s body?

You might choose:

Cremation – individual or collective
Burial in your garden (check your local regulations)
A pet cemetery
Keeping the ashes in an urn or scattering them in a place that holds meaning for you

Sometimes it helps to talk about this beforehand, so you don’t have to make such a decision under stress when the time comes.

My other pet seems confused. Do animals grieve too?

Yes, they do.

Other animals in the home can feel the loss just as deeply — sometimes even more, because their whole world has changed.

They may become quieter, eat less, search, whine, or behave differently.

Routine, love, and your presence matter.

And yes — it’s okay to cry in front of them.

They feel your sadness… and they are allowed to share it.

No one seems to understand how much this affects me. Is that normal?

Unfortunately, yes.

Many people underestimate the depth of grief that comes with losing a pet.

But for you, they weren’t “just a pet.”

They were a friend, a soulmate. A family member. A part of your life.

At Regenboogpootjes, you never have to justify yourself.

There is room here for all of your grief.

0477 963342

maryse@regenboogpootjes.be

Wilrijk, Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium