Two Hearts Pet Loss Center

04/04/2025

Thank you, Nikki, for your inspiring feedback! 💜

Compassionate support meets powerful insights in our Pet Loss & Grief Companioning Certification Course. This immersive experience empowers you to guide grieving pet parents with empathy and equips you with essential marketing tools to succeed.

✔️ RACE Approved | 15 Hours CE
✔️ Ideal for veterinary professionals, pet loss specialists, and anyone supporting grieving families
✔️ Gain practical skills and heartfelt strategies

As Nikki beautifully said, "Coleen’s dedication and enthusiasm were truly inspiring!"

Ready to enhance your impact? Enroll today: https://twoheartspetlosscenter.thinkific.com/courses/pet-loss-grief-companoining-certification-course

02/04/2025

Check out these activity books I created with my good friend Dr. Mary Gardner to help children with pet loss. 📖
Forever Friend Pet www.ForeverFriend.Pet

31/03/2025

There’s something so comforting about simply being with our beloved companions. No pressure, no expectations—just a moment of peace, love, and the quiet understanding that they’ll always be right there beside us. 💛🐾

28/03/2025

Being a companion to others is an honor and privilege. Many people will put others before their own needs. However, it’s imperative as a caregiver to be healthy and mindful of our own needs.

Take the course: https://twoheartspetlosscenter.thinkific.com/courses/careforthecaregiver

27/03/2025

Um… I’m not crying, you’re crying. Are you kidding me on this story? ALL the feels! You know, there are good, good people out there, right? Certainly the perfect ending for this sweet pup… Thanks to those truck drivers stepping in! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

https://www.kyoutv.com/2025/03/26/truck-drivers-give-14-year-old-shelter-dog-happiness-with-rides-during-her-final-days/

26/03/2025

💜 Six Unique Ways to Honor Your Pet’s Ashes

1️⃣ Treat Jar Tribute – Was your dog a chowhound? Repurpose their favorite treat jar as a resting place for their ashes.

2️⃣ Tennis Ball Keepsake – If fetch was their favorite game, split a tennis ball in half, place the ashes inside (sealed in a small bag), and reattach it with E6000 glue for a meaningful keepsake.

3️⃣ Canvas Memorial – Have a special portrait of your pet? Gently separate the back of the canvas print, place the ashes (in a sealed bag) inside, and secure it back together for a discreet tribute.

4️⃣ Stepping Stone Memory – Mix ashes into cement and pour them into a mold for an outdoor stepping stone. Personalize it with paw prints, stones, or engraved messages.

5️⃣ Shadow Box with Favorite Toy – Remove the stuffing from your cat’s beloved catnip toy and replace it with a small portion of their ashes. Display it in a shadow box alongside their photo.

6️⃣ Hunting Tribute – For hunting companions, load a portion of their ashes into shotgun shells and take one final shot over the fields you loved together.

All beautiful ways to keep their memory close.

24/03/2025

Every shared moment, every gentle touch, and every look of love—those are the memories that remain. Between hello and goodbye, a lifetime of love will always live on.

21/03/2025

🐾 Poetry has a way of resonating with our hearts, offering comfort, hope, or simply a quiet moment to reflect. Let these words bring light to your day. 💜

17/03/2025

The final time for a pet to be at home and with the family is special and a very memorable one. Check out this free downloadable PDF for tips on creating a peaceful visitation.

https://twoheartspetlosscenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Two-Hearts-Body-Care-for-Visitation-Guidelines.pdf

13/03/2025

A dog’s love isn’t measured by status or possessions—it’s unconditional, pure, and unwavering. Their devotion makes us feel seen, loved, and truly special. 💜

11/03/2025

Forever Friend is a guide and activity book for kids that I created with my good friend Dr. Mary Gardner to help children navigate their feelings regarding the death (or preparing for the death) of a beloved pet. I'd love for you to check them out! Available in both a cat and dog version. www.foreverfriend.pet

Pet loss is never easy- especially for a child.

Forever Friend is a guide and activity book for kids to help you have a conversation with your child about their feelings regarding the death (or preparing for the death) of a beloved cat. Also available in a dog version!

Learn more about our books: foreverfriend.pet

07/03/2025

In the journey of life, our furry companions leave the most profound pawprints on our hearts. Let's honor their memory by cherishing every moment together. 🌟🐶🐱

03/03/2025

Losing a pet is heartbreaking, and words can either comfort or unintentionally cause more pain. When supporting a grieving pet parent, avoid these common but hurtful phrases:

1️⃣ “It’s just a dog/cat. You shouldn’t be this emotional over it dying.”
Their pet was family, and grief isn’t measured by species.

2️⃣ “You should get another one, it will help with the pain.”
Love isn’t replaceable, and suggesting a new pet minimizes their bond.

3️⃣ “You should have put that sick thing to sleep a long time ago. What were you thinking?”
End-of-life decisions are deeply personal and never easy.

4️⃣ “Don’t feel guilty.”
Grief is complex, and invalidating emotions won’t make them disappear.

5️⃣ “Other people have much bigger things they are dealing with. Your cat dying isn’t big.”
Pain isn’t a competition—losing a pet is a profound loss.

Instead of trying to fix their grief, simply be present and acknowledge their loss. A heartfelt “I’m so sorry” can mean everything. 💜

27/02/2025

The purest love comes with fur and four paws. 🐾
Our pets teach us about loyalty, honesty, and the beauty of living authentically. Here’s to the unspoken lessons they gift us every day.

25/02/2025

I always love reading different perspectives on this subject. I like having good knowledge so we can do whatever we can do to help our loving pet parents with the grief journey of their surviving pets. Here you go… curious your thoughts on this as well.

https://www.yourpetswellbeing.com/p/do-pets-grieve-the-loss-of-another-pet?utm_source=www.yourpetswellbeing.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=pets-grieve-money&_bhlid=3f3f212560a6e154842c6aeb993b548ec7f7cb09

24/02/2025

Did you know we have a Memorial Wall on our website?
Whether a tribute, a farewell letter, a final goodbye, or shared memories among friends and family, our Pet Memorial section is dedicated to those that have given us their unconditional love and devotion. We invite you to visit this section and pay tribute to your beloved companion(s). We thank you for sharing your story with us.

https://twoheartspetlosscenter.com/

20/02/2025

Enjoying Love Your Pet Day with my own Beu and Bert! Show me the pets you're lovin' on today!

17/02/2025

Dogs teach us humility, patience, and unconditional love. While we’re only human, their example inspires us to try a little harder every day.