​​​​Those who have loved a pet understand the unique connection we share with them. When our pet leaves our lives, we lose not only their physical presence, but also a part of ourselves. We lose our source of unconditional love and support, the silent witness to the most personal moments of our lives, and the routine and structure that shaped our days. Their little bodies hold precious memories of our past selves and losing them can signify the end of a certain chapter in our lives. The fabric of our lives is altered, and we would give anything to get it back.​
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​If this resonates with you, you're in the right place.
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Pet Therapy Notes was born out of my grief journey following the loss of my soul dog. While I don't have a magic potion to get you through this void (sorry), I’ve curated resources that have helped me cope with all things pet loss - from anticipatory loss to bringing another pet into your life. You will find links to articles, book recs, podcasts, support groups, counselors experienced in pet loss, personal insights, and more. I also share my love of writing to facilitate healing and keep your pet's memory alive. Don't worry; no experience necessary – I provide writing prompts to get you started - and this type of writing is designed to be messy (hence the "notes" in Pet Therapy Notes).
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Other important types of loss to acknowledge include a pet going missing, re-homing your beloved pet, adopting after loss, and behavioral issues impacting your relationship/complicated bonding. In this judgment-free zone, we talk about ALL the feelings.

The pain of grief can leave you feeling gutted. I get it. It’s not my most articulate statement, but the one thing I have found to be true is that it will always hurt, but it won't always hurt this much.
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Sending hugs from Baltimore​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​,
Liz