Buddy & Brooke

08/06/2024

Some of you will know already that Ashley is due to give birth any day now!
We have a few kind vets who have offered to help while Ashley is on restricted duties but please be aware that visits will be very limited for June and July and communications may be a bit on the slower side.

We will be back up and running as normal as soon as possible, thanks so much for your patience!

20/05/2024

A great way to help out if you can, and supporting CAM which is a wonderful resource.

17/05/2024

Really helpful info on the grief journey from The Ralph Site ❤️

HOW LONG DOES PET LOSS GRIEF LAST? UNDERSTANDING THE ENDLESS JOURNEY...

How long does pet loss grief last? If you’ve experienced a bereavement, you may be asking yourself this question a lot, wanting to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

This question has no straightforward answer because grief is, in many ways, an everlasting presence in our lives. Why? Because it’s a manifestation of love, and if love can never truly die, then neither can grief.

We can reassure you though that pet loss grief eventually becomes manageable.

It changes, ebbs and flows, and sometimes it’s more intense than at other times. But, with time, you will be able to enter the next stage in your life and experience happiness and good things once again.

In this blog, we explore the enduring nature of grief, its manifestations, and the signs of incomplete grief to be aware of.

https://theralphsiteshop.com/how-long-does-pet-loss-grief-last-understanding-the-endless-journey/

30/04/2024

Sometimes travelling when your pet is struggling or the idea of going in to the vet clinic and coming out alone is just too much.
We provide home visit services for pet euthanasia and end of life care. Please get in touch if you need our help, any time ❤️

07/04/2024

Thank you Liz for your lovely feedback ❤️

25/03/2024

I was so sad to miss out on The Barket in Perth yesterday. Having planned a great stall with lots of treats and information illness struck on Saturday night and I couldn’t make it on the day.

It sounds like everyone who made it had the best time and I can’t wait to hear all about it. Massive thanks to Delizious Bakes for the gorgeous logo cookies made specially for market day. My family can confirm that they passed the taste taste with flying colours. I’ll try to drop some in with some new leaflets to all of you lovely doggy businesses in the area this week so they don’t go to waste!

Did you make it to the barket? I’d love to hear how you found it and if you plan to go to the next one.

Ashley.

20/03/2024

6 months in from officially opening Buddy & Brooke, I’m still blown away by the wonderful support everyone has so kindly given.

From local vet practices to friends, family and other pet businesses there has been nothing but encouragement and help for this little one man band and I have learned a lot from you all.

Most importantly, to the pet carers and families who have honoured me with their trust at such sad and distressing times I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your faith and your support. I have met so many wonderful people and will never forget your pets and the stories you tell of their happier times. I hope that I was able to help you say goodbye in as peaceful and gentle a way as you would have wished for.

I would be so grateful for any feedback or thoughts on how the service can be grown and improved to meet the needs of pet families all through the area, do get in touch if you have any thoughts.

Thank you all,

Ashley.

16/03/2024

A beautiful poem for all of us remembering the pets we have loved and lost ❤️

They saw you watching over them
As they finally closed their eyes
They smelt your scent as they breathed
In and out for the last time

They heard the way your voice broke
As you told them they were loved
They felt you as you held them
With your gentle, farewell touch

And now they watch each morning
As you pass their empty bed
They watch you lose composure
And they see the tears you shed

They hear you bear the silence
Of the footsteps that are gone
That walk across your heart each day
Like echoes of a song

They feel the pang of emptiness
You get when you’re alone
In moments when you realise
That they’re never coming home

But in their darkest moment
You were there to hold them tight
And they just want the same for you
So you can feel alright

So they’re sewing you a rainbow,
Weaving ribbons through the sky
So they can let you know
That life is good beyond goodbye

So next time it is raining
And the sun appears as well
Just feel and look and listen
To what they are trying to tell

They’re telling you it’s spring there
With its showers and its sun
Where there are endless fields for them
To play and stretch and run

They’re telling you they sleep upon
The biggest, softest beds
That they have stitched from all the clouds
That float above your head

They’re telling you they’re not alone
For there are many others
And they’ve been reunited
With their parents, sisters, brothers

They’re showing you their rainbow
So you know they won’t forget you
And to tell you they will always be
So happy that they met you

And they’re telling you they love you
And though they’ll be dearly missed,
Not to worry, ‘cause it’s beautiful
Beyond the rainbow bridge

******

Becky Hemsley 2022
Beautiful artwork by .nakata via Instagram

Sending love to you if you are missing a beloved pet today. Please feel free to share photos and stories of them here if you think it might help you 🐾🌈

This poem is in my book for grief and loss:
https://amzn.eu/d/cTbydMN

11/03/2024

Come show off your golden oldies🥰 we all know they are the best!

Join us on the 24th March at the wonderful Barket - we will be co-sponsoring and judging the amazing golden oldies class at the dog show and will have a wee market stand if anyone wants to know more about what we do, or just talk about their beloved pets.

Can’t wait to see you all there.

28/02/2024

Massive apologies to anyone who has tried to book a call through the website this week, we seem to have a glitch!

I will temporarily disable the call booking option until we have everything under control.

In the meantime please message via social media or WhatsApp/text message 07714167282 if you require any support.
Thanks everyone for your patience and understanding!

Ashley.

04/02/2024

A lovely outing for puppers and people alike!

We will be there celebrating all of your wonderful pets and happy to chat if anyone is approaching end of life or feels their pet is struggling.

Do pop by to say hello!

Spring Barket Update!!!! 🐶❤️

We are now fully booked for our Spring Barket with 40 fabulous stalls inside and outside. 🙌

Including:

✅ Puppachinos
✅Pet Photographer
✅Doggie Bakery
✅ Insta Photo Spot
✅Hot drinks and food for the hoomans
✅Dog Massage
✅Dog Show

We are dog friendly indoors and out. 🐶❤️

Looking forward to welcoming you all along. Please tell all your friends and make this a great day for you and your furry pals 🐶❤️ let us know if you are going by visiting our Event and clicking Going.

Stallholders!!!’ - Keep a lookout for our next date to be announced soon 👀👀👀

31/01/2024

❤️MEMORIALS❤️

This beautiful picture and engraved keyring were made by close friends of our family after losing our gorgeous Maddie and Holmes in the past few years and mean the world to us. We will never forget them.

Have you done anything special to remember beloved pets after saying goodbye? There are so many lovely ideas out there, we would love to see what was special for each of you.

Please do share with us or tag any local businesses who have helped with this side of things.
Perthshire Pet Cremation are always wonderful at helping families remember with beautiful pawprints 🐾

17/01/2024

Thinking of all of the lovely families who have said goodbye to their beloved pets this week. Give yourselves time and space, as much as you need ❤️

The grief that comes with the loss of a pet is painful, messy, and all-consuming. You may find yourself doubting your strength and questioning your actions during this period, but we encourage you to offer yourself the same love and compassion that your pet always did. They would want you to handle your heart and mind with care. 💜

01/01/2024

Wishing all of our followers and service users a peaceful and prosperous start to 2024.

Sending love and strength to all of those living with the loss of a beloved pet over the holidays and those managing day to day with older and struggling pets.

We are still here for anyone who needs us, call or send a message any time if you need to talk!

15/12/2023

This is the core area we cover but we are happy to come a bit further afield if we are needed. Feel free to message us if you have any queries.

15/12/2023

For many children saying goodbye to a family pet is their first experience of loss.
Sharing this lovely piece for anyone with littles grieving and missing loved ones (furred or not) this holiday season ❤️

11/12/2023

Could you help some wonderful local charities this Christmas? Please donate If you can, like and share an spread the word if a donation isn’t something you can stretch to right now.
Local businesses please get involved and get some great advertising too!

This page has been created for Fife Businesses to advertise and all proceeds shall be split between the following Fife Rescues .

Fife Rottweiler Rescue
Fife Greyhound Rescue
Second Chance Kennels
Sunny Harbour Cat Rescue
Whinnybank Cat Sanctuary
Fife Cat Rescue

The cost of advertising shall be £40 and the page shall run from Saturday 9th December 2023 until 31st January 2024 .

For that £40 you can have 8 adverts which is £5 per advert with the total cost paid upfront .
How you use the adverts is up to yourself whether it be weekly or daily .

Below is the link to make your payment please make reference to your business when making the donation and send us a message to arrange.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/elaine-gillon?utm_term=Zg8kRDrKA

We shall use our discretion to vet all posts before permitting .
Bare with us whilst it’s all set up properly -)

NO BREEDING POSTS ans no selling animals and anyone posting spam shall be removed from the page .

Lets help the homeless animals this Christmas 🤶 in Fife .

05/12/2023

Lovely Dennis was one of the first patients we saw when Buddy and Brooke launched in September. The trust of his family at such a difficult time and their kind words afterwards means so much ❤️

02/12/2023

Some of you will have met my little sidekick River.

This she wanted to show you her favourite toy from the wonderful

What local businesses are you supporting this weekend?

01/12/2023

A little intro for our lovely new followers on the first day of advent. What else would you like to know about Buddy & Brooke?
We are here for you all through December and the festive period, get in touch any time ❤️

28/11/2023

Everyone has a different reason for choosing a home visit but one thing is always true - no one knows your pet better than you. If being at home feels right when the time to say goodbye comes, we can be there for you ❤️

Please do share what made you choose end of life care at home, and why it worked for you. All feedback and thoughts are appreciated!

25/11/2023

A bit late but it’s still so re-sharing this fab info from international cat care. Let’s keep our lovely cats cosy and comfy for as long as we can. They deserve the best!

24/11/2023

Please share and enter a bid for this beautiful bed if you can. All in aid of a lovely local charity helping out precious wee hedgehogs ❤️

24/11/2023

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 ❤️

The blue cross has a wonderful resource in their pet bereavement support line if anyone needs a little extra support, and I’m always on the end of the phone if you need me. Sometimes we just need to talk about them, or what happened, to process it all.
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss

20/11/2023

We have a lot of calls about urgent or emergency visits and while we try our best to always be there when you need us, as a new and small business we can’t always facilitate last minute call outs.

We hope in future to be able to do more of the emergency side, but remain a pre booking service for the moment.

Please do not let this put you off getting in touch if you need us. Ashley always tries to be there for anyone who calls but has a young family and is only one person!

This is why it is important to still be registered with your regular vet and to know what their emergency cover/out of hours arrangements are.

If you have any concerns about your pet approaching the time where you may need us please get in touch to start the conversation early, it’s incredibly hard but sometimes getting the admin side out of the way early means you can focus on you being there for your pet when the time comes.

18/11/2023

We talk a lot about quality of life in our older pets but it’s something we should be considering every day of their lives with us. There are so many great things we can do to enrich their environment and engage their brains from a young age. They are here for such a short time, they deserve to enjoy it!

I’d love to know all the little things you do to make life more fun for your pets!

Keep your pooch busy with some home-made enrichment and make them a dig box! 📦👇

You'll need:
🐾 A cardboard box
🐾 Some scrap paper
🐾 Your dog’s favourite treats

1. Scrunch up the paper and put it inside the box.
2. When the box is full of scrunched-up paper, sprinkle some of your dog’s favourite treats inside.
3. Cover the top of the box and give it a shake.
4. Put the box on the floor near your dog. Encourage them to dig through the box and find the tasty treats.

Let us know if you make one of these for your dog! 🐶💛
More enrichment ideas 👉 https://bit.ly/3QFVoP2

17/11/2023

Thank you Aileen for your kind words. It was an honour to have your trust to be there with you and your lovely Toby as he passed. I couldn’t agree more that Sara from Perthshire Pet Cremation is an incredibly compassionate and gentle person to have take care of the next steps for our precious pets.

16/11/2023

Nothing could sum it up better. Losing them is so hard because we love them so very much ❤️❤️❤️😭

16/11/2023

Please do get in touch if you have any questions. We are here to help!

Text messages. WhatsApp, emails, messenger or instagram messages will all be answered.

The website is (finally) live and phone call slots can be booked in advance. If you call without a pre booked slot and can’t reach us we may be with other patients, please send a message or WhatsApp and Ashley will get back to you.

Bear with us if you don’t hear back straight away, that usually means that we are with other patients. We will always get back to you within 24 hours.

14/11/2023

Beautiful flowers from a beautiful family, thank you 🥰