All Posts

Lewis’s euthanasia was scheduled for 17 January 2026. On a very windy, November afternoon, the day after Lewis’s 19th birthday, I stood wailing in the Dawlish Warren nature reserve. I had just moved “beyond the choke”. 

"We’re all too happy to document the early years... but we often forget to document the moments when we’re just relaxing together, perfectly content in each other’s presence." When the time with a best friend is short, a photoshoot isn't about perfection; it’s about capturing the soul. Discover the story behind Lewis’s final portraits and learn how to memorialise your pet’s unique routines and rituals before they are gone.

"There is no getting over them or replacing a person who seemed to have a direct line between their heart and yours." For many, losing a companion animal feels like losing a part of themselves - their dæmon. If you aren’t ready to "take the leap" into ownership again, there are other ways to honour that love. Explore meaningful UK-based alternatives, from fostering for those fleeing domestic violence to supporting terminally ill guardians and their pets.

"Rearing a cat feels vaguely similar to raising a child - in reverse." As Lewis celebrates his 19th birthday, we reflect on the transition from the "age of independence" to a stage of deep dependence. While society offers a village for new parents, caregivers of super-senior pets often navigate the sleepless nights and emotional strain alone. Explore why we need a holistic framework for veterinary palliative care that supports the human at the other end of the leash.

"In sensitive life-and-death conversations, language is everything." Many believe palliative and hospice care are interchangeable, but the distinction is vital for a pet's longevity and quality of life. From interdisciplinary support to the role of end-of-life doulas, explore the key concepts that shift our focus from "fighting disease" to providing a dignified, compassionate journey for our animal companions and their caregivers.

This week, it’s been a year since we moved into a converted barn on a working farm in beautiful Devon. Seeking a quieter life outside of London...

Here are some basic guidelines on how to communicate compassionately with grieving people

How to communicate with pet guardians who are going through grief in a compassionate, non-harmful way Half a year ago, I was asked...

I am usually not one for making New Year’s resolutions; I tend to stick to “Another Year on Earth" resolutions, taken during....

For a person who encounters endings daily and does their best to make these as dignified and well-planned as possible, I am not ready for...

Read the useful information of my late-sales funnel without having to give me any of your data.

When you have a senior pet, your veterinarian will tell you that it is very important to visit them regularly for check-ups. That...

My mornings are dictated by a few non-negotiables: taking time to slowly wake up and eating a wholesome breakfast preferably in bed. I...

Photo by David Gabrić on Unsplash Most people would prefer their pet to die peacefully in their sleep, rather than having to decide to...

How do you know your cat or dog is in pain? Read this blog post to find out!

Photo credit: Karina B. on Unsplash I was born around the Autumn equinox. Having come to know myself better, I couldn’t have been born at...

Photo credit: Tereza Hošková on Unsplash Are you not sure whether your pet needs specialist palliative or hospice care or whether you...

This is a short article with handy tips to make giving your cat medication easier.

How to support your children through your pet's (imminent) death?

Why we always insist pets are present during or after the euthanasia of their house mate