Part 2 of 2 (Following on from Episode 58)
We talk about:
- when a beloved pet passes the links a pet can have for us
- pets all have different personalities
- when is the right time to introduce a new pet into the family when a beloved pet has passed
- others peoples words can hurt
- grieve on your terms
-alot of people just 'don't get it'
- grief is different for every loss
- euthanasia
-celebrate vets
- why pet loss can hit harder
- public holidays & missing your pet
If you would like to get in contact with Beth please reach out her via:
Instagram: @honoringouranimals
Website: https://honoringouranimals.com
Email: beth@honoringouranimals.com
Beth Bigler was a writer and producer in Hollywood and was very happy in her career and in the middle of this her 11yo soul mate cat Arnie got a very bad prognosis - cancer. The anticipated and eventual loss of her Arnie, led her to seek out her own pet loss grief support, which profoundly aided her healing. It was lifesaving and transformative. In the middle of that process, Beth had the opportunity to help a stranger at the vet’s office who was faced with an unexpected euthanasia decision. She realised that she wanted to help others integrate loss into their lives and empower them on their grief journey. In this episode Beth shares her story as to why she left Hollywood and is now a double-certified Pet Loss Grief Counsellor, certified Pet Chaplain, and a certified end-of-life animal companion doula. Beth helps people from all around the world with grief counseling support before, during, or after the loss of their beloved animal companion.