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griefPets 1st Tactile griefKit for pet loss support. Specially-designed stuffed animals to help honor & heal. Animals are in my soul.
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I have been an animal lover since I can remember…my first memories are when I was about 18 months and I would crawl outside to play with our 2 cocker spaniels, Cindy and Flop, in their dog house in our backyard. I was an avid reader of books and encyclopedias on dogs and horses all during my teen years, and knew most breeds of both. I have been blessed with 12 dogs, 1 bunny, 2 house cats and nume

rous strays. in 2014, I had to unexpectedly euthanize both of my dogs within 6 months of each other. The first was my 9 year old, Maggie, and the second was my 13 year old baby, Lola. The night I euthanized Maggie was one of the hardest times in my life or so I thought, subsequently six months I lost my precious Lola. It was then that I found my deepest grief. For the first time I found myself childless. Sleeping became very difficult for me and I was at a loss. That week my four year old niece handed me her very special stuffed animal that she slept with every night and said “Yaya sleep with this.” I was brought to tears by her gesture and gave her the biggest hug. That night I cuddled it the way I did Maggie and Lola and was able to drift off and sleep peacefully through the night. When I woke up the next morning, the idea came to me…a “griefpuppy”. Something to give one comfort and solace during their time of loss. After hours of endlessly searching the internet I realized what I had to do, not just for me but for others in the same situation. After two years in the making, griefPets is the first tactile transitional tool to help people cope with the grief over the death of a pet. The griefKit includes: a stuffed animal, griefPuppy or griefKitty, designed with “healing emotions” in mind, to ignite hearts with happiness, peace, and relief. The pets have a safe microwavable heating pack to help calm and soothe the griever, nurture the soul. The heat pack also gives the pets a more realistic feel than a fluffy stuffed animal. On the chest, there is a hidden pocket to encapsulate mementos and a heart shaped frame for a picture of your beloved pet. The workbook was authored by a licensed therapist, Amy Shore, to assist the griever through the process of grief. The workbook is designed for the griever to journal memories and emotions to honor their pet and the special bond shared…our fur-babies are never “replaceable”, we forever hold them in our hearts.

For Give a Dog a Bone Week, find a way to help Feeding Pets of the Homeless in your community or make a donation to supp...
03/08/2025

For Give a Dog a Bone Week, find a way to help Feeding Pets of the Homeless in your community or make a donation to support their mission at petsofthehomeless.org/donate (copy/paste link into your browser) 🐾 💖

If you are in the Lafayette, Louisiana area, Meowwoofcafe is accepting donations at Salon des Amis located at 106 Westmark Blvd #101, M - F between 9 - 4.
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Feeding Pets of the Homeless is celebrating their
annual Give a Dog a Bone week Aug 3-9! We will be
collecting donations at :
Salon des Amis
106 Westmark Blvd. #101
M - F between 9 - 4

Feeding Pets of the Homeless is the first and one of the few national nonprofits providing pet food and emergency veterinary care to pets that belong to homeless
people. All donations of goods made at our locations will go directly to helping pets of those experiencing homelessness in our community.

"Evidence shows that animal companionship is fortifying and contributes to the emotional well-being of people experiencing homelessness, including encouraging owners to obtain sobriety, leave abusive relationships, and avoid incarceration."
~ National Alliance to End Homelessness
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DONATIONS ITEMS :
* Gift cards to Costco, Petco, PetSmart or Tractor Supply (we will purchase items to donate)
* Canned pet food
* Small bags, under 25 lbs, of dry pet food (PLEASE make sure bags are sealed/taped closed) this will make for easier distribution.
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Taken from Understanding Homelessness in 2025 & What It Means for Pets blog at petsofthehomeless.org :
"In 2024, homelessness in the United States reached a historic high. On a single night, 771,480 individuals were unhoused – an 18% increase from 2023 (HUD 2024 Annual Homeless Assessment Report). While the causes of homelessness are varied and complex, the impact is devastating – and not just for people. It’s estimated that one in three individuals experiencing homelessness has a pet, translating to more than 254,000 pets affected (National Alliance to End Homelessness, 2023).

These are not just numbers. They are families – human and animal – facing the harshest realities together."

*** If you would like to learn more or donate directly to the organization, visit Feeding Pets of the Homeless website, petsofthehomeless.org.
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Join us tomorrow 🌈🐾 The Long Haul Grief Support at Pet Passages - Lafayette, La ❤️‍🩹
15/03/2025

Join us tomorrow 🌈🐾 The Long Haul Grief Support at Pet Passages - Lafayette, La ❤️‍🩹

Our March session of our Pet Bereavement Support group will be meeting this Sunday March 16th @ 3pm.

As always this group welcomes anyone who is struggling with the grief associated with the loss of a pet, there is no fee to attend.

Please share as you never know who may be struggling silently.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DJs9HjsvU/

Something is manifesting ✨ 🐾 🍵~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lafayette, Louisiana
14/03/2025

Something is manifesting ✨ 🐾 🍵
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Lafayette, Louisiana

Moves me to tears to see the beautiful souls in the world 💖🐾💞
31/01/2025

Moves me to tears to see the beautiful souls in the world 💖🐾💞

The Long Haul Grief Support session is this coming Sunday, January 19th at 3 pm. Please RSVP with Catherine at Pet Pass...
15/01/2025

The Long Haul Grief Support session is this coming Sunday, January 19th at 3 pm. Please RSVP with Catherine at Pet Passages - Lafayette, La.
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Our January session of our Pet Loss Support Group is scheduled for this Sunday January 19th at 3pm. As always there is no fee to attend and anyone struggling with grief related to the loss or anticipated loss of a pet are welcomed and encouraged to attend.

We are here for you.

Any questions you can contact Catherine @ 337.534.0098

If you want to help the animals displaced by the California fires, my friend Traci's Paws, Inc.. has created a of need...
15/01/2025

If you want to help the animals displaced by the California fires, my friend Traci's Paws, Inc.. has created a of needed items from Chewy that will be sent to San Diego rescue organizations that have taken in animals from Pasadena Humane. 🐾🙏
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Traci's Paws works with rescues to increase pet adoptions & supports our community focusing on military & veterans, through our Pet Food Fund.

“Added his collar” ~ Shanna Jensen 💝💖🌈🐾…just one of the many benegriefPetsaving a on your healing journey. Thank you S...
23/11/2024

“Added his collar” ~ Shanna Jensen 💝💖🌈🐾…just one of the many benegriefPetsaving a on your healing journey.

Thank you Shanna for choosing griefPets to help honor your sweet Butter & 💛

These two griefPets are on their way to their new homes 🌈🐾Sending love & light for Pebbles & Zuri who have crossed the ...
26/10/2024

These two griefPets are on their way to their new homes 🌈🐾

Sending love & light for Pebbles & Zuri who have crossed the 💔
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Join us in sending healing thoughts to Shanna Jensen & love~light for her sweet Butter who is crossing the today. 🌈🐾💔~...
08/10/2024

Join us in sending healing thoughts to Shanna Jensen & love~light for her sweet Butter who is crossing the today.
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I have been an animal lover since I can remember…my first memories are when I was about 18 months and I would crawl outside to play with our 2 cocker spaniels, Cindy and Flop, in their dog house in our backyard. I was an avid reader of books and encyclopedias on dogs and horses all during my teen years, and knew most breeds of both. I have been blessed with 12 dogs, 1 bunny, 2 house cats and numerous strays. Animals are in my soul. in 2014, I had to unexpectedly euthanize both of my dogs within 6 months of each other. The first was my 9 year old, Maggie, and the second was my 13 year old baby, Lola. The night my husband and I euthanized Maggie was one of the hardest times in our lives or so I thought, subsequently six months I lost my precious Lola. It was then that I found my deepest grief. For the first time I found myself childless. Sleeping became very difficult for me and I was at a loss. That week my four year old niece handed me her very special stuffed animal that she slept with every night and said “Yaya sleep with this.” I was brought to tears by her gesture and gave her the biggest hug. That night I cuddled it the way I did Maggie and Lola and was able to drift off and sleep peacefully through the night. When I woke up the next morning, the idea came to me…a “griefpuppy”. Something to give one comfort and solace during their time of loss. After hours of endlessly searching the internet I realized what I had to do, not just for me but for others in the same situation. After two years in the making, griefpets is the first tactile transitional tool to help people cope with the grief over the death of a pet. The grief-kit includes: a stuffed animal, griefpuppy or griefkitty, designed with “healing emotions” in mind, to ignite hearts with happiness, peace, and relief. The pets have a safe microwavable heating pack to help calm and soothe the griever, nurture the soul. The heat pack also gives the pets a more realistic feel than a fluffy stuffed animal. On the chest, there is a hidden pocket to encapsulate mementos and a heart shaped frame for a picture of your beloved pet. The workbook was authored by a licensed, certified grief therapist, Amy Shore, to assist the griever through the process of grief. The workbook is designed for the griever to journal memories and emotions to honor their pet and the special bond shared…our fur-babies are never “replaceable”, we forever hold them in our hearts.