Having lost three beloved pets over the past few years, I joined Kelly’s group. I have no words to tell you the comfort that joining this group has provided me. Kelly is warm, loving, sensitive, and focused.
She carries our tears with compassion even as she helps us to remember the joy and companionship we experienced with our fur babies. The hour that I spend with this group is my way of honoring my pets and paying attention to the grief I carry with me as a result of the deep loss I feel as a result of their passing. It’s helpful to be with others who understand the sorrow and it helps as well to provide support to others. As we move through the grief, we learn that although it will subside over time, the LOVE never does – it is forever.
— Nancy B.
Kelly’s pet loss support group was the most comforting and safe place for me when I lost Koko and needed support and patience with my emotions. The people I met through this group and the support we all were able to provide each other -without judgement, was so necessary for me to be able to heal and deal with the pain I was going through. It was a place I could go to grieve and learn and made everyday life a little easier to navigate. I came back to this group as max, my second dog aged and I was able to have a support system in my anticipatory grief and then loss of Max. The whole group of people, as well as leaders made me feel heard and cared for when I couldn’t see past my pain.
J.OD.
I was referred to Kelly’s group after having to euthanize my snake, and although it was only my first session, I felt very comfortable sharing my grief with everyone because I knew they understood what I was going through.
Losing a pet is one of the most difficult experiences someone can suffer through, so having the extra support that Kelly’s group provides during this rough transition in my life has been very helpful for me in not only accepting my loss, but as well as cherishing the memories I had with my pet. I felt seen, heard and was comforted during an extremely vulnerable moment which meant the world to me.
K.B.
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