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Pet quality of life and bereavement counselling. Genuine and compassionate support available.

24/09/2025

My heart is full seeing the growing awareness. I am grateful to these legends who have welcomed Paws for Talk with open arms!
Check them out👌

We launched Love, Baxter, and told the world about it:
"Love, Baxter Launches as World's Largest Pet
End-of-Life Platform." This is just the beginning of
something so much bigger than we ever imagined.

When we lost Baxter in October, we felt so lost and
unprepared. We realized that millions of pet parents go through this same heartbreak every year, often feeling completely alone and not knowing where to turn for
help.

That's why we built this--to be there for pet parents
when they need it most. Whether you' re caring for a senior pet, facing impossible decisions, or grieving a loss, you shouldn't have to figure it out alone.

This week marks the start of our mission to help pet parents around the world not just care for their
beloved companions at the end of their lives, but also take care of themselves during the hardest moments.

We're just getting started, and we can't wait to be
there for every pet parent who needs us.
for.pets ❤️

24/09/2025

💔 When Someone Loses a Pet…
Please don’t say 'Yeah, I know how you feel.'
Because you don’t. Not exactly.
Even if you’ve lost a pet, too, this isn’t your story.

Every bond is unique. Every loss is personal.
Sometimes, the best thing you can do is just be there.
Listen. Hold space. Offer kindness, not comparisons. 🐾

23/09/2025

The worst drive is coming home from the vet without you.
💔🐾
Forever in our hearts.

21/09/2025

🌈 Honour the Love You Shared 🐾

At Paws for Talk, we understand how deeply our fur loved ones touch our hearts. 💞

That’s why we offer free resources to help you remember and celebrate their life. Whether it's a photo, a tribute, or a few heartfelt words, we’d be honoured to help you share their story with the world.

✨ Because every paw print leaves a forever mark.

📩 Reach out to us today — we're here for you. Head to our website to submit today.
Pawsfortalk.com.au

16/09/2025

This moment right here 💓

Seeing a dog in full joy reminds us how precious every splash, every wiggly tail is. But life can change fast.
That's exactly why keeping an eye on their quality of life early matters so much.

Start while things are good. It helps you
Notice small shifts before they become big ones
Make compassionate, informed choices
Support them - and yourself - with clarity and love

If you want guidance, my self-help guide, Fur the
Broken Hearted, walks you through just that. It's
available from Paws for Talk or Amazon.

• Fur the Broken Hearted on Amazon

Because preparing doesn't take away joy - it protects it.

15/09/2025

It's hard to look at a dog this full of life and
think about anything else but the moment,

But the truth is...starting a Quality of Life (QoL)
assessment while your dog is still healthy is one of the most loving things you can do.

Why now?

You'learn what truly brings them joy
‣ You'l recognise small changes before they become big ones
You'll be better prepared to make compassionate
decisions when the time comes

My book, Fur the Broken Hearted, is here to guide youthrough that process - not just for the goodbye, but for all the moments leading up to it. It's gentle, practical support for one of the hardest parts of loving a fur baby.

Start early. Love deeply. Prepare with intention

13/09/2025

🌈 Yesterday was heartbreaking.

I stood beside my dear friend as she had to say goodbye to her beloved boy, her canine soulmate. I held space for her grief while silently nursing my own broken heart. She showed so much strength, doing what needed to be done with nothing but love in her heart.

In the room, there was another presence, a calm, steady voice filled with compassion and quiet strength. No judgement, just care. That voice reminded my friend that she had done everything possible.

And after the final goodbye, my friend and l 'ugly' cried in the car park. We let it all out. But I couldn’t help but wonder…

What about the person with the calm voice?
The one who had walked this journey too, who had championed this boy through his decline, who had gently given options and support, always with kindness.
What about the vet, the unsung angel in the room?
Whilst my friend thanked this vet and truly expressed their gratitude, what would come next for the vet?

Did they get to cry in the car park too? Or did they have to shake off the grief, take a breath, and walk into the next appointment like nothing had just happened?

Veterinarians carry so much, not just knowledge, but love, grief, empathy, and responsibility. Who’s looking after them? How do we care for the ones who care so deeply for our animals and for us?

To every vet who has sat in quiet heartbreak beside a family, thank you. I see you...l promise.💔🐾💫

09/09/2025

🌿🐾 At Paws for Talk, we believe that honouring our pet families through every stage of love and loss, is what truly matters.

After meeting at the Melbourne Vet Expo, we knew we were sharing an emotional space with like minded people. Their great initiative plants trees for grieving pet parents and offers a unique pet loss gift service that turns remembrance into regeneration. 🌳💚

We’re happy to invite collaboration with Trees for Pets, knowing that together, we can support healing, honour memories, and grow something beautiful from grief.

05/09/2025

💔 Saying goodbye is never easy… especially to a soul who carried not just our weight, but our hearts.

Until you have loved a horse so deeply, you may not understand the depth of this kind of loss. 🐎

Today, we honour the bond between human and horse — a friendship built on trust, strength, and silent understanding. 💫

04/09/2025

Still feeling incredibly grateful for the opportunity to speak at the Melbourne Vet Expo and share the message behind Paws for Talk. 🐾💬

It was an honour to shine a light on the importance of recognising pet loss and bereavement, and to open up space for conversations around the grief that often goes unspoken — yet impacts so many within our community.

I also had the chance to highlight the ongoing challenges around mental health in the veterinary industry and the importance of building supportive, compassionate spaces for those who care for others every day.

A special thank you to my ever-supportive mum, who comes along to these events with me and makes an enormous contribution to Paws for Talk simply by showing up for me. Your presence means more than I can ever fully express. 💙

Thank you as well to everyone who listened, engaged, and shared. I'm especially thankful for the new connections made and the chance to reconnect with old colleagues. Your support truly means the world.

And lastly, Charlie is very happy to have me home again — and I’m just as happy to be back by his side. 🐶💕

Let’s keep the conversation going. 💙

27/08/2025

🕊️ For the Hearts Carrying Love and Loss

This space is for anyone walking the heavy path of pet loss—whether you're grieving, remembering, or facing the quiet pain of impending loss. 💔🐾

You're not alone. Whether your beloved companion has already crossed the rainbow bridge or you're preparing to say goodbye... your feelings are valid. Your love is real. And your story matters. 🕊️

💥 We’re on a mission to reach 2,000 followers by September 1st, 2025 — and we’d love your support.
If this message speaks to you, please:

👉 Follow this page
👉 Tag someone who needs this
👉 Share this post to help us reach others who need a safe space to heal

Let’s create a space where grief, care, and healing coexist—together. 💙

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