MN Pets

11/07/2025

"You do not own a dog. You have a dog. And the dog has you."

-- Chelsea Handler

08/07/2025

Losing a beloved feline friend is a difficult and heartbreaking experience. This article helps explore ways to journey with the grief of your loss.

It's not easy losing a cat. We've listed these helpful tips to cope with the grief and some ideas to remember them by.

04/07/2025

"Sunsets are loved because they vanish. Flowers are loved because they go. The dogs of the field and the cats of the kitchen are loved because soon they must depart.

These are not the sole reasons, but at the heart of morning welcomes and afternoon laughters is the promise of farewell. In the gray muzzle of an old dog we see goodbye. In the tired face of an old friend we read long journeys beyond returns."

-- Ray Bradbury

30/06/2025

26/06/2025

There is no timeline, no "right" way to grieve. Some days will be heavy, and some will feel lighter. Some moments will bring unexpected waves of sadness, while others will fill you with gratitude for the love you were lucky enough to experience.

23/06/2025

One way to keep your pet’s memory close by is to commission a drawing or a painting by a local artist, or maybe even a friend.

We don't have a specific artist to recommend because they are all so good, but there are many talented artists both locally and online who can bring a photo memory to life and so you can have a treasured memory in your home.

13/06/2025

In every paw print lies the heart of a loyal friend, forever leaving its mark on our souls.

10/06/2025

Today is World Pet Memorial Day. It's a day dedicated to honoring and remembering the pets we've lost, and also to show kindness and support to those who are currently grieving the loss of their beloved furry friends.

06/06/2025

"You will lose someone you can't live without, and your heart will be badly broken, and the bad news is that you never completely get over the loss of your beloved. But this is also the good news. They live forever in your broken heart that doesn't seal back up.

And you come through. It's like having a broken leg that never heals perfectly - that still hurts when the weather gets cold, but you learn to dance with the limp."

—Anne Lamott

03/06/2025

Following the loss of a cherished pet, it is crucial to allow yourself time to grieve. Nevertheless, grief can impact one's well-being, so it is essential to prioritize self-care during this period. The article below offers advice on taking care of yourself while mourning the loss of a pet.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-attachment/201702/7-self-care-essentials-while-grieving-the-death-of-a-pet

02/06/2025

Join us next Tuesday, June 10th, for a screening of "Goodboy" 💜

For more information, visit https://mspfilm.org/show/goodboy-film-event/

There is still time to get tickets for for our upcoming event, and the price has been reduced to $25! Join us June 10 for a special viewing of the documentary “Goodboy” by Ashley Mosher, a touching story about the bond between a woman and her 15-year-old chocolate lab, and the layered grief of losing both her beloved dog and her father in the same year. Then. hear from an incredible group of panelists. They include:
• Cathy Wurzer (our founder), a broadcast journalist with MPR News and TPT - Twin Cities PBS
• Nina Guertin, end-of-life/death doula for both people and pets and founder of Tending the Spirit End-of-Life Doula Care
• MN Pets, a group of veterinarians who offer compassionate end-of-life care for pets
• Heidi Brenegan from Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota, which provides quality emergency veterinary care and runs a pet grief group
• Ashley Mosher, an award-winning Minneapolis native filmmaker and photographer
Get your ticket: https://www.endinmindproject.org/events/

29/05/2025

Grieving is a natural response to loss and helps us to process it. Often, we think of grief as something we experience after a beloved pet dies, but people expecting a loss may also experience grief beforehand. This is called anticipatory grief, and we want to reassure you that it's natural to feel many strong emotions leading up to such a significant loss. We are here to help you navigate this difficult journey.