16/04/2024
This would be something we thought people might be interested in , the lovely Home Vets NI have organised this pet memorial walk. Hopefully see you there
We are so pleased to announce something we have been working on for a long time.
We are having a PET MEMORIAL WALK in aid of The Barn Animal Rescue Newtownards on 22nd June in Stormont estate.
Pet loss can be very lonely and isolating. I know from losing Lola 7 years ago that I felt like the unrelenting grief I was feeling for months was abnormal. Everyone else seemed to be getting on as normal and inside, I struggled so much. I kept it to myself as I thought I should be 'over it' by now, and people would judge me for the pain I was feeling. So, I kept my grief hidden.
I now know it was completely normal to feel this way. I was very lucky to have so many great people around me when Dodi passed away 3 months ago who understood the pain of that loss and gave me the time and space to grieve for him. I'm still grieving every day.
I want to bring like-minded people together to show that we are not alone. Our pets are family, and we grieve for them like family.
And why not get together and raise some much needed funds for a brilliant rescue. The Barn volunteers will be coming along with collection buckets and some beautiful dogs needing to find their forever home.
There will be a coffee van selling ice cream and puppicinos. We will have a pet memorial board so you can bring along a photo of your pet to display along with a message to them.
Anyone can come along, whether you have experiences pet loss or not. Dogs on leads are more than welcome (and encouraged!)
Who wants to join us? 🥰