Navigating Grief During the Holidays by Ann Hoff November 29, 2023Lori Davidson Remember, there is no right way to grieve, the best way is the way that supports you to get through the holiday with the least angst. Be gentle with yourself....
Memorial Gardens: A Living Tribute to a Pet May 16, 2023Remy Bibaud A memorial garden is a place where people can go to remember and honor their beloved pets. These gardens can be found in many different places, including parks, cemeteries, and...
Anniversary Grief By Ann Hoff April 26, 2023Lori Davidson The first year after your loss is filled with anniversaries. The time seems to drag, a birthday, Christmas, an anniversary of a trip, they can all trigger Anniversary Reactions. Many...
Top 5 In Memory of Pets Gifts | Pet Perennials April 18, 2023Lori Davidson Show your clients you care with these Top 5 In Memory of Pets Gifts. Perfect for pet owners, these sentimental gifts will leave a lasting impression.
Grief for a Life Well Lived - Can it Merge with Joy? By Ann Hoff February 28, 2023Lori Davidson Trust me, I fully understand and empathize with you, that you cannot escape grief. It will come to you late at night, or during a commercial that has a dog...
Animal Spirits: Are they visiting you? Guest Blog RVP January 25, 2023Lori Davidson After their passing, the house was quiet... too quiet. You are now starting to hear their paws around the house again - the only thing is they are gone. This...
When Loss Is an Opportunity for Growth by Ann Hoff December 29, 2022Lori Davidson1 comment Being in grief is an awfully specific place to be. Many times, it brings our ego self to its knees, and we question everything. We realize that we don’t have...
Facing A Loss by Ann Hoff November 29, 2022Lori Davidson I learned two lessons from Steve’s story. One is that you never can totally know what will happen, so if someone is important to you, you need to be there....
Grieving Lucie by Ann Marie Hoff November 03, 2022Lori Davidson9 comments I loved her flat out, put her needs and desires as a priority. I can honestly say there is nothing I regret doing with this dog. I never treated her...
Finding Laughter Through Tears by Ann Hoff September 27, 2022Lori Davidson There came a day when I laughed at some of the antics my cats were doing. Pets are great that way, they know just how to make you laugh. I...
Recognizing a Pet that has Crossed the Rainbow Bridge July 12, 2022Lori Davidson The relationship with a pet can start when a new puppy, kitty, or feathered friend is welcomed home, or it can begin by rescuing a loyal companion. The bond between...
Don't Let Tomorrow's Grief Rob You of Today's Joy by Ann Hoff April 26, 2022Lori Davidson I have shared this story with you because I was doing something back then that I don’t do now, and you shouldn’t do. Instead of enjoying the moment, enjoying that...