The Grieving Tree represents the presence of grief in a person's life. The seed may be planted at any time, and grows during a time of loss or anticipatory loss.
The roots hold fast, always present in our lives as grief is never truly gone or "gotten over", simply beneath the surface of our every day as we learn to live with it.
Our grief may at times be more prominent, sometimes even beautiful as we reflect back on the lives we had with our furry loved ones. And at times it may simply be a presence in our day to day, reminding us of what's gone but never forgotten.
Consider the resources within the fruits or flowers of the tree, there to help brighten what may be a dark and stormy day, week, month.
Take what you need, and share with others who may be in need as well.
From the moment they come bounding into our lives, filling it with slobbery kisses and fur, to that moment of final good-byes, pets change our lives in ways we can never even imagine and that we'll never forget.
The bonds we share with them are deeper than any other and last for our entire lives, diminished not by time nor other relationships, for each is as unique as the stars.
A pet is never truly forgotten until it is no longer remembered.
— Lacie Petitto
The Good Life
Compassionate Care for End of Life Pets
The Good Life provides gentle, compassionate euthanasia services for pets in the comfort of your own home... throughout the greater Tacoma area.
Phone: (253) 444-1858
Gentle Hands Cherished Paws
Compassionate Care for End of Life Pets
A veterinarian/veterinary technician team who offer in-home veterinary end of life care services to families throughout the greater Seattle area.
Phone: (425) 507-5274
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
APLB’s mission is to promote and expand the field of pet loss and grief support by providing pet family support services and resources that honor the human/animal bond.
The Humane Society for Seattle/King County - Pet Loss Support Group
Groups take place virtually on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
RSVP to petloss@seattlehumane.org with VIRTUAL PLSG in the subject line.
Phone: (425) 641-0080
Seattle Animal Shelter - Pet Loss Support Group
The Pet Loss Support Group meets by phone/Webex every Thursday from 5:30-6:45 p.m.
For the schedule and details on how to join the virtual meeting, please email saspetloss@gmail.com.
www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/resources/pet-loss-support-group
Paws to Connect Counseling, LLC.
Rachel Wright, MSW, LICSW, VSW-CP - Veterinary Social Worker & Therapist/Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
Email: pawstoconnectcounseling@gmail.com
Phone: (206) 925-3546
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Books and Journals
A recommended reading list
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Resting Waters Aquamation
Eco-Friendly Pet Aftercare Services
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Betelgeuse Bones
Skeletal preservation - An alternative way to remember them
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Helping Your Child Grieve
Tips on helping your child through grieving their pets
Recent Celebration of Life Sessions
and other grief resources
“Death leaves a heartache difficult to heal;
Love leaves sweet memories no one can steal.”
— Unknown
Looking For Lasting Memories Before They Cross The Rainbow Bridge?
Celebration of Life sessions (also known as End of Life Photography or Rainbow Sessions) are for those families preparing to say goodbye when they know time may be short.
If you need a session ASAP to create some final beautiful memories, please reach out immediately to get something scheduled.
These can be done same day, in-home or even in clinic depending on your situation and what you would like to happen.
Text: 253-693-0033
Email: Hello@MarieWulframPhotography.com
or fill out the contact form here