Recognise this in your day to day pet loss?
A young dog dies during surgery.
You try to remain professional, but your stomach churns.
An owner cries out in panic: “You let him die!”
You know you did the right thing — and yet you feel responsible.
You carry someone else’s grief home with you.
Not because you want to.
But because your heart is too big not to.
Do you want to know more?
📩 Request training for your team
How can they recognise the emotions of the animal parents?
How can they cope with the mix of emotions they have to cope with each day?
Are there other ways to communicate with pet-parents in difficult circumstances?
Anticipating grief?
📥 Download the first workbook — coming soon
🗓️ Book a personal consultation
Why?
Every day, you are part of the process of saying goodbye.
You carry stories no one else will ever see.
You have to explain things at moments when silence might be what’s truly needed.
You’re expected to remain professional — but you are also human.
Je wordt geacht professioneel te blijven, maar je bent ook mens.
And you need care too.
Not only when things go wrong — but simply because you are human.
With real-life examples,
reflection questions,
and practical techniques
You can apply right away.
Topics include:
Grief reactions in pet owners — and how to recognise them
Handling shock, disbelief, anger, or silence
Shared decision-making as a comforting process
The difference between caring and carrying
Non-verbal and para-verbal communication in difficult conversations
Individually or as a team.
For those who are starting to lose themselves in caring for others.
For those who want to make space to reflect on what feels heavy.
For those who need a mirror that is both gentle and clear.
Worksheets, visual models, conversation cards, etc.
Soft anchors to make difficult topics tangible, for example:
- Emotion cards for the waiting room
- Lists of phrases for bad news conversations
- “What if the owners remain silent?” – guidance for silent grief
🗝️ People forget what you said, but they don't forget how you made them feel.
For me?
This support is for:
🐾Veterinarians & assistants
🐾Paraveterinarians
🐾Behavioral therapists
🐾Groomers, trainers, boarding kennels
🐾Anyone who works professionally with animals and their owners
Whether you’re just starting out or have been doing this for years:
You don’t have to do it all alone.
Grief often begins with you. Take care of that place, too. Care professional - continue caring for the animals. For the four-legged parents who are dealing with their pet loss. For your colleagues. But above all — don’t forget yourself.
A PRAYER FOR ANIMALS
By Albert Schweitzer
Hear our humble prayer, O God,
for our friends the animals,
especially for animals who are suffering;
for any that are hunted or lost
or deserted or frightened or hungry;
for all that will be put to death.
We entreat for them all Thy mercy and pity,
and for those who deal with them
we ask a heart of compassion
and gentle hands and kindly words.
Make us, ourselves, to be true friends to animals
and so to share the blessings of the merciful.
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