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Celebrating Mico with Two Hearts Business Launch |
My Soulful Companion!
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
May 27th, 2009
The death of a dog launches a business....
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Faith Versus Reason - Do Pets Go To Heaven? |
Looking Heavenly - As Always!
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
June 2nd, 2009
Do pets go to heaven? Do pets have souls? My faith says that I will see my pet in heaven as they are such spiritual creatures of God - and products of a God that wants his people to be happy....
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Death is not the Enemy |
My peaceful girl
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
June 8th, 2009
Is death the enemy - or is it truly the friend of life?...
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When will my heart let me adopt another pet? |
When my heart was ready again,.... Crisco Jay Ellis-Burke!
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
June 10th, 2009
When will your heart tell you that it´s okay to love again? The first thing that needs to happen is the "mourning work."...
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Will I Ever Get Over The Death of My Pet? |
A Playfully Little Girl
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
June 12th, 2009
Is it possible to think that you will "get over" the death of a special furry friend? Absolutely not!...
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How To Be A Companion To A Grieving Heart |
Category: Two Hearts Journal
June 15th, 2009
Being a companion to a hurting heart is an honorable role. It´s a role that is not a clinical role but a very spiritual role that requires you as the companion to "just be" with the grieving heart....
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Is Death God´s Will? |
Category: Two Hearts Journal
July 1st, 2009
I know that I questioned God when Mico died? Was I really looking for the answer?...
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The Second Most Memorable Day For A Pet Parent |
My Big Sweet Golden Bear - Mike The Dog
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
July 16th, 2009
There are three days that every pet parent will always remember,.......
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Honoring Duke,... |
So proud and full of love
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
July 31st, 2009
Today, I received one of the biggest honors I can think of,... a wonderful and dear family lost their beloved Duke and was having a visitation. They invited me to join them. They wanted me to come and say my good-byes to this boy that I was so privileged to be one of the first ones that he met when he came to live in their home from a terrible, terrible start in life. This big German shepherd boy who came to their home with such a look of defeat and sadness from living in horrendous conditi...
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The spirit of a pet´s love |
Category: Two Hearts Journal
August 24th, 2009
The unconditional love that we get from our pets will stay with us forever. The love we shared - the love we lost - will forever be in our hearts....
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The most pure form of love remembered. |
My very first love - Blackie
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
September 11th, 2009
We all remember our first fur love,... Blackie meant the world to my family and to Aunt Lula. With Aunt Lula´s death this week, I was reminded of that special relationship that we all had with Blackie and how she touched so many hearts - all those years ago....
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A New Chapter Begins |
This Chapter "Miss Molly"
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
September 18th, 2009
A new chapter has began in the lives of a little kitty and her new Mommy. The start of a relationship that is certainly wrapped in unconditional love and bliss!...
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Our time together is short and precious,... |
Blobby Boy - Crisco, My Love!
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
October 1st, 2009
The time that we share with our pets is so short,... I look at my little guy who came to live with us six years ago. But, it seems like yesterday,......
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"Anthropomorphism",... are we guilty? |
Clearly My Little Man
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
October 6th, 2009
"Anthropomorphism" - Attributing human characteristics to animals. Guilty on all counts! They are like little people to me - and I´m proud to admit it!...
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How Much Can We Love? |
Momma´s New Little Love
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
October 31st, 2009
When Mico died, I wondered if my heart could ever love again. Or at least love another precious little furry baby as much as I loved her. I just added the fourth "fur-child" to the house - and my heart is overflowing with love!...
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The Unconditional Love - I Love It! |
My Little Love
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
November 6th, 2009
Isn´t it amazing that the love of your pets will make any day better? There´s not a better "medicine" in the world!...
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Do our pets talk? |
My Little Lady
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
November 13th, 2009
My Ellie Mae is such a lady - even down to the smallest of tasks like filling a water bowl, she never misses an opportunity to say "Thank You!"...
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Do their spirits stay with us? |
Her spirit´s still strong!
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
December 2nd, 2009
Well, consider this odd - but I know in my heart that Mico is still at my house. Especially at night - when I feel her presence with me in the bed. Ah, the feeling of love, that wonderful unconditional love!...
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Remember the Reason for the Season! |
Mommy´s Christmas Gift!
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
December 4th, 2009
I am so thankful as I remember the reason for the season,... the love that I get, especially from my little pets is priceless and such a reminder that this season is about love. Even better from my wonderful furry children - their unconditional love! What more do I need?...
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Remembering our loves,.... |
Holding close the memories,...
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
December 23rd, 2009
It´s at this time of year I take stock of not only these past months in 2009 - but every year my mind then roams to ALL of the years past,... and with them, memories of my special loves that are no longer with me....
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For the New Year, Please Give Me Strength |
Looking Back,... and remembering.
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
December 30th, 2009
Dear Father, as we approach the New Year, I pray for strength to continue my grief journey as I remember the loss of my precious little dog, Mico. Please be with me, and please hold My Little Baby Girl tight in your grip of love....
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Making A Tribute Special |
My Little Rudy Poo!
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
January 6th, 2010
How does one sum up memories and the years spent with a beautiful little pet? As one looks at the life that was shared with a pet, it begins with the birthdate/gotcha date and ends with the death date. But what does that "dash" in between hold in terms of stories and the memories?...
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Creating Memories |
Category: Two Hearts Journal
January 12th, 2010
With today´s technology, there are so many things that you can be doing to create those memories for tomorrow. And, it´s more than photos,... have you thought about a clay paw print of your pet, a nose print, or even a video of their antics? Priceless,......
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How to decide on the final arrangements for your pet |
Giving Honor
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
January 22nd, 2010
One of life´s inevitable events will leave every pet parent in the midst of decisions and options. Understand your options and let your decisions be the best for you and your family....
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Honoring Your Story |
Honoring the Precious Pets
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
February 14th, 2010
A candle lighting ceremony,... what a beautiful way to pay honor to the memories of our special pets....
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Grief Education for Your Clients |
Category: Two Hearts Journal
March 16th, 2010
When your veterinary partners are looking to you as a resource - bringing them educational courses on Pet Loss Companioning will certainly show them that you are a true partner!...
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The importance of listening,... |
Category: Two Hearts Journal
May 4th, 2010
Whether we are working with a family in creating a memorial experience for them in the loss of their pet or working with a veterinarian in determining their needs, it´s so important to listen....
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Memorialization Items for Grief Support |
Can you tell what Conan loved?
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
September 9th, 2010
Your families will want to know that you there are various memorialization items that they can choose from to honor their pet. Pet parents WANT cremation jewelry, creative garden rocks, unique urns, art pieces, and any other type of memorialization pieces for their beloved deceased pets....
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Help Your Families Remember Their Pets |
May they rest in peace,...
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
September 12th, 2010
Today, on National Pet Memorial Day - I honor them. All of those pets who have died and touched our human souls. I honor them. I remember them. Are you helping your families pay tribute?...
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Memorialization IS about what you offer to grieving pet parents! |
My Baby Girls Paw Print
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
September 28th, 2010
In honoring a pet´s life, so many pet parents "don´t know what they don´t know." Guide them. Be a resource. Give them an opportunity to honor their pet with memorialization items....
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See me in New Orleans at NFDA 2010! |
NFDA 2010
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
October 5th, 2010
Understanding a pet loss business has more intricacies than one might imagine! Are you interested in serving pet parents in the loss of their special pet? Come join me on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 11:15 am to hear the secrets to this fabulous business!...
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How are you letting families honor their precious pets? |
Zeus Hibbs
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
November 1st, 2010
The main comment that I hear from families who are grieving the loss of their special pets is "Thank you for validating my feelings." How are you helping families in this area of mourning for the death of their beloved pets?...
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I WANT to say Good-Bye |
Saying Good-Bye to Mike The Dog
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
November 16th, 2010
When a pet dies, many times a pet parent is left to deal with their own grief. In many cases, they want to do something else to honor their deceased pet, they want the opportunity to say good-bye. However, many times, they don´t know where to turn to have someone guide them in this area. Be a resource to a grieving pet parent - provide for them this opportunity of a ritual like they would do for a human loved one....
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At the holidays, help them remember,... |
To Honor Them at the Holidays
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
December 13th, 2010
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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Education is key! |
Be a resource - EDUCATE!
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
January 5th, 2011
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....
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The Power of Personalization |
Honoring Cajun
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
January 17th, 2011
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....
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Remembering Ebony |
Rest in Peace
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
February 1st, 2011
Families want an experience in mourning, memorializing and paying tribute to a beloved pet. Ebony´s family shares their memories,......
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Think inside the box when serving families |
Help them through your service
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
February 21st, 2011
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....
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Another birthday passed,.. |
The start of a lifetime of love!
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
March 21st, 2011
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....
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GrandPuppies & GrandKitties! |
Grandma Ann & GrandKitty Rudy Doing Some Work!
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
April 11th, 2011
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
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How much is too much to spend on a pet funeral? |
Mike The Dog´s Service
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
July 19th, 2011
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?"...
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Unconditional Love - Even in Death |
Hawkeye Mourns Too
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
August 10th, 2011
Our pets love us unconditionally,... even in death....
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A Pet Parent´s Dying Wish |
A Dying Person´s Wish
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
October 17th, 2011
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.
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Communication with Pet Parents is Important - In Life and In Death |
Educate your families - on life and death decisions
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
November 30th, 2011
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....
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Pet Loss & Grief Companioning Certification Registration |
The 2011 Pet Loss & Grief Companioning Certification Graduates
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Category: Two Hearts Journal
July 17th, 2012
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....
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