02/05/2026
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Last year I lost my Bernese Mountain dog Biggie, and honestly, it broke me. I wasn’t prepared for how heavy it would feel or how lost I’d be without him. What stayed with me just as much as the grief was how little it was understood. People would say “it’s just a dog” — but he wasn’t. He was my family, my comfort, my soul companion .
There isn’t enough space in the world for this kind of grief. You’re expected to just carry on, even when your whole world feels different.
This year, to mark Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, I’m doing something that feels meaningful. I’m running 100km to raise awareness for pet loss and how deeply it affects us. I won’t be doing it alone — my 11-month-old Irish Wolfhound, Sully, will be with me for some of it (he’s still too young to take on the full distance).
Everything raised will go to Dog Friendly NI, who will distribute funds to local animal charities across Northern Ireland. These charities are doing everything they can for animals who need help, often with very little support.
This is about more than a fundraiser. It’s about recognising that animals aren’t “just pets.” They’re part of us, and losing them changes us. I’d love to see a world where people are given the time and understanding to grieve them properly.
If you feel this, I’d really appreciate your support — whether that’s a donation or simply sharing this.
This is for Biggie, and for anyone who’s ever had to say the hardest goodbye to their beloved four legged soul companion
https://gofund.me/b2f5ea52e
