I recently discovered that celebrations for The Day of the Dead in South America, also includes animals. I thought immediately how beautiful this was and just had to make a big thing of it. As well as helping people with their grief and loss, I am here to celebrate all our pet companions, large or small, furry or scaley, feathering or slimy. And I think this is the perfect opportunity! The Day of The Dead is a celebration that originated with the Aztecs and we most commonly s

We all know losing a pet is hard. It is a huge loss especially when they are integral part of the family. It does not have to be a dog or cat, it can be something smaller such as a hamster or a bird, a reptile or a fish. All our pets play important roles in our every day lives, and it is not until we lose them, that we feel the space they leave behind. I remember after our old Golden Retriever, PoppyW died, I would take a huge step into the kitchen like I was stepping over an

This year sees 10 years of the Cambridge Dog Lodge. As part of this anniversary I am introducing new services. Over the next few weeks I will be updating my website and releasing further information through my blogs. This week is all about my Pet bereavement counselling service. Back in 2021, I decided to do an Advanced Diploma Pet Bereavement course. This week I completed it. It was not easy as it could be very emotional at times, but it was every minute I spent on it and I