Buddy & Brooke

30/05/2026

This is so true. We feel so much pain when they go because there was so much love when they were here.

As we always say, they are never here long enough but they give us so much while they are.

Thinking of all the families missing their beloved companions this weekend and always ❤️

20/05/2026

Thank you Emma for this incredibly kind review.

We know how heartbreaking it is to say goodbye to your beloved animals and hearing that we helped means so much to us 🥰
Leaving a google or Facebook review helps us reach other families when they need us.

“Compassionate and genuine care:
Ashley was enormously kind and helpful from the moment I got in touch. She truly appreciated the turmoil of making the decision to euthanise my lovely 16 year old cat. She treated us all with such gentleness and made a very difficult experience better, with her reassurance, presence and expertise. My little cat was terrified of the vet surgery and I couldn’t face that being her last experience so a home visit was essential. This is such a valued service and I would highly recommend if you are in the tragic position of having to say goodbye to a beloved pet. The experience was peaceful and dignified, and entirely at our own pace. Thank you Ashley, we so appreciated you at this very sad time x

Update: May 2026 - this month found us contacting Ashley again, this time for our 16 year old dog, Toffee. Once again, this service made a heartbreaking task that bit easier as we knew Toffee was in the gentlest of hands. This time Tricia came to our home, and showed us all the same compassion and kindness. This loss was enormous for many reasons, and she just understood. We will grieve for our beloved pup for a long time, but I believe we did the very best for her in the end. These vets are angels, I can’t recommend highly enough. Thank you so very much ###”

19/05/2026

14/05/2026

Is it Time?

Something we hear regularly from families as they prepare to say goodbye to a beloved pet is, “is it time/how will we know?”

We understand how challenging and confusing this time in our pet’s life can be.
It’s a form of anticipatory grief waiting until you feel sure, waiting for someone to say "it's OK", perhaps hoping for a signal of some sort…
It can be overwhelming.

It may be that what is needed more than anything is for someone to sit with you, to tell you these feelings are natural, and not wrong.
These feelings are a reflection of how much you love your pet.

It's okay to let your pet go on a "good day”, instead of waiting for the inevitable deterioration and the suffering that may accompany it.

We know that many people find this process difficult and we know that it can help to talk things through. Ashley and Tricia truly believe in the value of sitting with you - holding your hand in a sense - through these challenging and sad times.
We believe in being there for you before, during, and after the death of your pet.

We realise how difficult every decision you take is, and we understand that the hardest decisions always come from a place of love.
We welcome conversations with families who may feel unsure; who would like to talk through concerns about end-of-life care and decision-making.

We offer Quality of Life visits that are more than just a visit to examine your pet in your home.
They're space for you to talk, to ask questions, to begin the process, and to meet your pet.
We are available to support you through this sad time.

Please get in touch if you are interested in what we can do to support and guide you.

Ashley and Tricia

“When that sad time comes, you don't just drop our hand but continue holding it and give us the strength to continue on, remembering the wonderful life we gave them."

10/05/2026

“They are just getting old”

“It’s part of ageing”

“It happens to us all”

Have you ever found yourself saying things like this when you notice your older pet slowing down or changing their behaviour?

A lot of our senior pets will be experiencing pain, often sore joints from arthritis or sore mouths from dental disease.

Sadly, it’s common for signs of discomfort and pain to be written off as normal for an ageing animal 😢
but pain is never normal!
The aches and pains that comes with conditions we see in older pets deserve our attention and care as much as any other.

We would never want to think of our beloved animals struggling or suffering without being able to tell us. It’s our job to watch closely for any changes and make life as easy and comfortable as we can for them.

Check in with your vet if you notice any changes in your pet and check out Canine Arthritis Management and International Cat Care for great tips on recognising pain and all the things you can do at home to help.

02/05/2026

Thank you Hazel for these kind words. It was an honour to be able to help your lovely boy find his peace.

I can’t thank Ashley enough for her compassion and her comfort when helping our handsome boy over rainbow bridge.
Ashley didn’t just deal with our boy but her empathy to us was so comforting and made a very traumatic time so peaceful. Everything you want for your boy at the end of his life.
She went far beyond what her duties were and John and I can thank her enough.
If anybody is facing having to decide when the end is near for your beloved pet Ashley is the person who really want by your side
Thank you Ashley

20/04/2026

Good sleep and a supportive place to rest are so important for our pets as they get older and stiffer.

Canine Arthritis Management is the place to go for great information about the right type of bed and other helpful information about ways you can support your old and arthritic dog at home. Veterinary care and medication is only part of the story.

MYTH: Fluffy, squishy beds are best for sore joints.

It is tempting to buy the fluffiest donut bed on the market, but for dogs with arthritis, these can actually cause more harm than good! 🛏️

Sinking into a soft bed puts pressure on sore joints and makes standing up incredibly difficult. Swapping to a firm, orthopaedic memory foam bed is a simple home adaptation that offers true comfort and support.

Check out our range of CAM endorsed beds:
https://www.camonlineshop.com/accessories/beds-mats

19/04/2026

A rare sighting of us in frocks!

We had a lovely time at the National pet awards in Glasgow last night. It was wonderful to meet so many dedicated pet professionals and celebrate their success.

The lovely team at Furget Me Not Pet Cremations Ltd took the well deserved win in our category.

It was an honour to be finalists and we are so grateful to all of the wonderful families who support our wee service and were kind enough to nominate and vote for us.

Ashley & Tricia

12/04/2026

They give us so much, and ask for so very little in return.
Thinking of all of the families missing their beloved pets this week. Remember there is so much loss because there was so much love ❤️

Sometimes we just need to talk about them, or what happened, to process it all.

The Blue Cross has a wonderful resource in their pet bereavement support line if anyone needs a little extra support, I’ll pop the link in the comments. Tricia and I are always here to help too, you don’t need to do this alone.

Ashley.

27/03/2026

Just a little hello for anyone new.

We know that taking that first step and getting in touch is the hardest thing.
We are here to help and will always listen and support you if you need to talk, even if you don’t feel quite ready to make any plans.

Ashley & Tricia ❤️🐾