"Ethel" Photo taken by a "high-kill" shelter in a plea for a rescue to pull 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, or safe. Over the years I’ve worked in animal rescue, I’ve learned that we can’t s

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

As a lifelong crafter looking for a new art project, and I had a vision that combined my two passions: Art & Pet Loss I began making pet remembrance bracelets for veterinary offices to offer to pet parents following euthanasia. These complimentary bracelets made with a rainbow of bead colors and a paw print charm. Some contain phrases such as, "Missed," "Loved," "Friend," "and Run Free." The custom bracelets I sell here are personalized to a word or phrase of your choice, as