Paws in Peace

27/07/2024

We made it to the top of Snowdon yesterday, it was misty and we couldn't see a thing when we first reached the summit, but the sun came out and the views were spectacular!

27/07/2024

We made it to the top of Snowdon yesterday, it was misty and we couldn't see thing when we first reached the summit, but the sun came out and the views were spectacular!

21/07/2024

Remembering Marley 🐾💜

I received this lovely message from Marley's family, thank you.

"As a family we wanted to personally say thank you for yesterday, making the decision was never going to be easy, however, it was heartbreakingly beautiful and peaceful and for that thank you."

"What you do, I am sure cannot always be easy, but what a beautiful service you offer those of us who want our pets to pass in the comfort of their own homes."

Rest in peace handsome, precious boy 🐾💜🌈

17/07/2024

We're off on holiday to Wales for a couple of weeks with this crazy dog, so Paws in Peace is not open for visits from Sunday 21st July - Sunday 4th August. Please do leave a message if we can help from5th August onwards.

09/07/2024

Lola doesn’t care about the weather! But where did Summer go?

03/07/2024

How lovely is this poem from the talented poet, Becky Helmsley 🌈 🐾💜

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 Paige Keiser https://linktr.ee/paigekeiser

It's World Pet Loss Day today. Sending my love to those missing and remembering a beloved pet 🐾🌈

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

12/06/2024

Wellington monument looking impressive in the sun, the location of my walk with Lola today 🐕 🐾💜

12/06/2024

For those who don't know me, I'm Kate, the vet and owner of Paws in Peace.
I had a lovely birthday today, including a fab walk with my crazy spaniel, Lola, at Wellington monument, which was looking resplendent in the sun.
Thank you for all the birthday love 💜

12/06/2024

This is so true..

How the loss of routine makes the death of a beloved pet life-changing in every way.

One of the things that people often mention in The Ralph Site’s Facebook group following the death of a beloved pet is the loss of routine that comes hand-in-hand with their bereavement. It’s something that many of us don’t see coming and yet it can hit you like a high-speed train at a time when you already feel fragile with grief; another loss to mourn.

In many ways, the animals in our lives can shape our daily routines even more than the people around us.

Read more at the link below:

http://theralphsiteshop.com/loss-of-routine-after-pet-loss/

12/06/2024

It's World Pet Memorial Day, sending love to all who have lost precious pet companions 🐾💜🐾💜🐾💜

Today is a day to remember the beloved companions that we've lost, and honor the special bond we shared with them. If you would like to share your pet's memory with us, we would love to hear about them.

Comment a picture of them below, and tell us all about just how much joy and happiness they brought to your life. 💜

We are also sending our love to anyone that is missing a beloved pet today. Your are not alone. 💜
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05/06/2024

Remembering precious girl, Ellie, who passed over the rainbow bridge yesterday 🌈 🐾💜

25/05/2024

Paws in Peace is now closed until 3rd June. If you would like to contact us about a home visit from 3rd June onwards, please send an email via the contact page at www.pawsinpeace.co.uk
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Paws in peace is a mobile veterinary service offering a bespoke vet home visit pet euthanasia service in Devon and Somerset.

20/05/2024

I do what I do to allow you to say goodbye to your precious pet companions in a peaceful and calm way at home. It is so very important to get this right and I see it as an honour and privilege to be involved at such an intimate time 💜

It is so lovely to receive thanks from people I have helped achieve this, makes it all worthwhile 💜

I am grateful to you all for your emails, messages, cards, flowers and photos. Thank you all 💜

14/05/2024

This touched my heart 💜

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01/05/2024

A New Pet? 🐾🐾🐾

Meet Tara. A new puppy to love. Tara came to her new home some time after her owners lost their precious Izzy. Tara is a ‘bundle of joy and energy’ and has reminded her owners of the ‘puppy days… exhausting but in a lovely way’ ! I do love hearing news of new pet companions as people feel able to move forward with positivity….Izzy would be proud 💜

So… when is the right time to welcome a new pet into your home and your hearts after losing your soul mate? It can be a very hard decision….

The simple answer is that there is no right and wrong, it is so very personal. It can be a happy and healing thing to do, but can also bring unwelcome emotions of guilt and sadness when you remember your lost pet companion. These feelings are natural and expected, embrace them. All they show is how much you loved your soul mate - they will always be there with you in your heart and you are not replacing them, just adding a new soul to love 💜

Many of us (myself included) have experienced the love for a ‘heart pet’, that special pet who has meant everything to us, seen us through thick and thin and is irreplaceable. The bond you make with your new pet will be different and may not feel so intense, this doesn’t mean you love them any less, they will teach you how to welcome another into your heart 💜

It is important to allow yourself time to grieve, don’t rush into getting a new pet, but again this means different timescales for different people. Consider how a new pet will fit in to your family, including other existing pets in your home. Is a puppy or kitten right for you (“exhausting in a lovely way!”) or would an adult or older rescue be a better fit. Be thoughtful, but don’t be afraid and don’t feel disloyal, you are not replacing your old dear friend, just opening your heart to love another 🐾💜

I’d love to hear your thoughts and see your new additions… mine are in the comments.

27/04/2024

Today is World Veterinary Day, a time to give thanks to those wonderful vets out there who are dedicated to treating our pet companions and who support us as care givers.

It is also a time of reflection to remember those lost from our profession too soon, we will not forget you ❤️

Thank you all.

27/04/2024

Two sets of photos one week apart...last Friday warm and sunny with blue skies, yesterday overcast, drizzly and actually quite cold ... Where did the sun go? Come back sun 🌞 🐕

Who recognises the places Lola and I were walking?

Where are your favourite walks?

24/04/2024

Good advice here 🙂 🐕 🐈

27/03/2024

I would like to wish you all a happy Easter, remember to keep those chocolates away from your pets!

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Paws in Peace will not be available for home visits from 29th March - 7th April. If you'd like to book after 7th April, please leave a message via the website and I will get back to you on my return.

Contact details for Paws in Peace a company dedicated to providing compassionate advivce and bespoke home visit pet euthanasia. Costs of home visit euthanasia

15/03/2024

These little rays of sunshine are heading home after 5 weeks ☺️☀ they arrived with multiple infections (neonatal opthalmia, skin pyoderma, aspiration pneumonia, heavy worm burden, secondary gastrointestinal infection and I'm pretty sure they were also going septic) now they're chubby, happy puppies which is just the best feeling! Well done puppers 🥰

24/02/2024

Sending love to anyone who has ever lost a pet. They are more than just pets. They become family and friends to us when they enter our lives.

22/02/2024

Don’t forget to book your place for the older dog talk at Vale Vets on the 14th March at 7pm.
Contact Vale to book.

07/02/2024

Thank you to my lovely clients for this nomination for Vet Of The Year, I'm so pleased to be able to help you all at such a difficult time

07/02/2024

5 Followers, 1 Following, 1 Posts

23/01/2024

Remembering Casper 🐾 💜

"Casper, our cheeky, stubborn, swimming loving, therapy cuddler, calm little boy....
Casper you're extremely loved and so missed, especially your beautiful, gentle face staring at us.
No kisses would ever have been enough for us, especially on those long silken ears. Our baby forever, taken from us too young. Mummy's first love.
We love you, your Mummy and Daddy 🤍🕊 "

If we have helped your beloved companion and you would like us to post a tribute, please do get in touch 🐾 💜

01/01/2024

Sending best wishes for 2024 to you all 💜

23/12/2023

Hi everyone,

We're closed now until 28th December.

Thinking of those who have lost beloved pet companions and sending love 💜

We wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas 🎄⭐️ 🎅

(This picture was hard to get with the 3 of us all looking vaguely in the same direction 😂)