Multi-colored Acrylic - Standard compliment y bracelet As a lifelong crafter looking for a new art project, and I had a vision that combined my two passions: Art & Pet Loss Walking out of my veterinarian's office with an empty leash and collar was one of the hardest moments of my life. While there is nothing that can ease this pain, I wanted to do something to provide the tiniest gesture of support, so I started making pet remembrance bracelets for veterinary offices to offer

"Ethel" Photo taken by a "high-kill" shelter in LA before a MD rescue pulled her Contrary to popular belief, there is no idyllic oasis on a remote farm that rescues every hard-to-place animal and invites them to live out the rest of their days frolicking around a picturesque field. And as blissful as it may sound to have an infinite number of these magical fields, it’s not logistically possible, and, realistically, it probably wouldn’t be safe. Over the years I’ve worked in a

Photo by Author "Pet Bereavement Box" When I am in the presence of a person grieving the loss of their beloved pet, I suddenly forget everything I know about grief and find myself at a loss for words. Like really stumbling on my words. Being a witness to big emotions feels uncomfortable and awkward. Yes, I’m referring to myself here— someone whose life is devoted to studying pet loss. In the company of someone else’s grief, I feel helpless, so naturally, I put an insane amoun