Two Hearts News and Blog
Video clips featuring Coleen Ellis, founder of Two Hearts Pet Loss Center.
April 1st, 2013
Remembering Mico
My Little Baby Girl
To some, it´s just the day after Easter. To me, it´s oh-so-much more than that. This day, every year, brings back a flood of memories.
Easter ten years ago was April 20. I know because it was the last full day that Mico was alive.
March 15th, 2013
Join me in August, 2013, in the beautiful city of Chicago!
The Pet Loss & Grief Graduates in Vancouver, February 2013.
Wanting to further your skills in working with grieving pet parents? Then you will not want to miss this amazing 3 day course in Chicago, August 22 - 24, 2013. For those that are working with pet parents experiencing the loss of a pet, this course will help you with the many aspects of walking with them in their grief journey.
January 28th, 2013
Brandi's Big Lug
My day started with a tear but more so feelings of such love,... I was honored to hear from Brandi about the last few days she had with her beautiful Finn,... It was Dr. Juliana Lyles eulogy that truly touched me as she captured her thoughts on this journey that she walked with Finn and his mommy in this last moments,... you can just "hear" the love in her voice for what she was a part of. Thanks, Brandi and Dr. Juliana, for sharing him - with us.
December 17th, 2012
A special tribute to My Precious LIttle Mico
The holidays can be hard for those that are grieving the death of a special pet. For the convenience of well-meaning friends and family, they might feel that you should've "moved on" by now, you are still too emotional, or that if you get out and "make merry!" you will certainly "feel better!" Do what you need to do to honor your pet during the holidays.
November 19th, 2012
Give Benny a hug for me.
Benny's Dad
Big John Gillis was laid to rest this past weekend. To the city of Indianapolis, he was a booming radio voice. Big John Gillis gave the helicopter radio reports every morning, guiding people safely into work. To me, he was a pet daddy. Our conversations were more about the animals we loved. And, for a big guy - he was a softy! It was always a pleasure to have him help out at the Humane Society's Paws and Remember Memorial Ceremony, sharing a letter that he wrote to Benny on the day that he...
July 17th, 2012
The 2011 Pet Loss & Grief Companioning Certification Graduates
Do you work with families who are experiencing the loss of a pet? Then you will want to be a part of the next Pet Loss & Grief Companioning Certification Course sessions! Education on a variety of levels - from pet loss, children and pet loss, pets and pet loss, to the marketing of your pet loss services,... three full days, robust with information, learning and networking with other pet loss professionals.
April 23rd, 2012
Welcome Berky. Remembering Mico.
Welcome Baby Berky!
April 21. What a bittersweet day,... as it has for the past nine years, my day started off with a bit of a heavy heart. I remember like it was yesterday the day that beautiful little doggie died. But this April 21st is a bit different - as this was the day that a new little doggie has joined Amy and Wes´ family. The start of a new chapter for them with Berky now being a part of their young married life!
March 26th, 2012
Mourning the loss of a cranky old cat,....
RIP, Presley Ann.
A cranky old cat she was. But she was so darn loved,.... Go. Be well, again, Presley, as you make your way across the Rainbow Bridge today.
February 23rd, 2012
Pet Parents: A Journey Through Unconditional Love & Grief
It was such an honor to write Pet Parents: A Journey Through Unconditional Love and Grief. I hope you, too, find the stories heartwarming and touching while at the same time getting some learning on what your options are when your pet dies. I thought you´d like to read this review from a colleague, Dan Carrison, on the book,... Enjoy!
November 30th, 2011
Education about medical treatments is just as important as education about death care processes
Educate your families - on life and death decisions
Dr. Marty Becker just shared an article from the veterinary industry on the importance of clear communication and education within the veterinary industry. This same communication and transparency of processes should be done with the final care decisions too. As a pet care professional, tell you families about what they are getting from your death care provider. Fill out the appropriate forms. Educate and communicate. It´s a professional´s responsibility.
November 7th, 2011
They want education - Give it to them!
As a pet loss professional - we have a responsibility to educate our pet parents on the various options with pet loss services. Don´t ever look at it as selling - look at it as your obligation to your family. Because, I don´t know about you but I can tell you how I feel when a pet parent says to me - "Wow - I wish you would´ve told me about "that" because I would´ve done that." Pet parents "don´t know what they don´t know." Educate them.
October 17th, 2011
To see their beloved pet before they die
A Dying Person´s Wish
Would this be one of your last dying wishes?
The most common wish among dying patients is to see a favorite pet, according to a survey. In the poll by Help the Hospices, the staff was quizzed and found 60 per cent had been asked by patients to help them see a pet or animal before they died.
September 13th, 2011
A chance for learning and networking you won´t want to miss!
Be a Certfied Pet Loss Professional
Your families and veterinary partners deserve the best! Further your skills as a pet loss professional - from basic business practices to pet loss and grief knowledge! Join us here for some incredible learning and networking!
August 10th, 2011
Hawkeye shows his love for his master and friend
Hawkeye Mourns Too
Our pets love us unconditionally,... even in death.
July 25th, 2011
Order Yours Today!
Coleen Ellis lost her “baby girl” in 2003, and she was devastated. No one understood how she could be so upset over losing “just a dog,” and she could never really say goodbye to her terrier-schnauzer mix, Mico. To help pet parents everywhere, she opened the first standalone pet funeral home in the United States in Indianapolis. In this guidebook, she helps pet parents, veterinarians, death-care professionals and others celebrate the special bonds we share with our animal companions. Drawing upo...
July 19th, 2011
Make it be about what the pet parent wants and needs!
Mike The Dog´s Service
How much is too much to spend on your pet´s funeral? Who´s decision is this? A pet parents or others who might have an "opinion?"
June 20th, 2011
In life, and in death, Pet Parents want human services for their pet "kids!"
Pet Parents are now looking to have their pets included in their weddings! One more way to make sure that these pet "kids" are treated like the little people that they are!
April 18th, 2011
It´s amazing what two lonely souls can learn together. Even if one soul is a down-and-out businessman and another is a well-fought pit bull. Told with amazing color and style, this is a must-read!
April 11th, 2011
Proud to be a GrandPuppy-Parent!
Grandma Ann & GrandKitty Rudy Doing Some Work!
Did you see CNN last week? My good friend, Jim Rudolph, made me aware of their latest finding! Grand-puppies! The latest demographic to emerge in this crazy pet world,... there are now officially “grandpuppy-parents!” And, let me tell you - they are a proud group!
The beginning of the article shows a pet mommy Skyping her fur-kid, Gracie´s, grandpuppy-parents. And, they all look like they are having a ball! Including Gracie, who appears to be incredibly intent on talking to her grandp...
March 21st, 2011
While she died eight years ago, I still remember her birthday like it was yesterday.
The start of a lifetime of love!
Mico´s birthday was Saturday, March 19. I remember when I "picked" that day as her´s - some simple math from what the Humane Society told me on her age. Seemed like a good day to make "hers." Now, eight years after her death, this day is still hers, and mine. I celebrate the unconditional love, the lessons of forgiveness and the many other lessons she brought to me in life - and in death.
February 21st, 2011
Give families the service that your team does best!
Help them through your service
Many people think that they need to think outside of the box when setting up a pet loss service,... Nope. I give you permission to think inside the box.
February 1st, 2011
Creating an experience of "saying good-bye" for Ebony´s family
Rest in Peace
Families want an experience in mourning, memorializing and paying tribute to a beloved pet. Ebony´s family shares their memories,...
January 17th, 2011
Honoring Cajun - The Best Dog In The World
Honoring Cajun
Honoring our deceased pets can be so heartwarming. By personalizing our messages and rituals with these precious pets, we remember them for what they brought to our life.
January 5th, 2011
From families to veterinarians, make sure your customer understands what they are selling.
Be a resource - EDUCATE!
Many pet parents will rely on their veterinarians to "guide" them when their pet dies. It´s so important that veterinarians understand cremation themselves so they can truly educate the pet parent on the process. Pet parents WANT the education - give it to them.
December 13th, 2010
The holidays are hard,... how are you helping your families?
To Honor Them at the Holidays
For those that have had a pet die, the holiday time can be so difficult. And, for those that the holiday is the first Christmas, or the first Hanukkah, without their precious pet, it´s even more difficult to "celebrate" the season. Be a guide and a companion to those pet parents who are grieving at this time.
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