Resources
Everything you need to navigate how to best care for your pet, and yourself, through your pet's end of life journey.
Meg Burns is a life long artist and animal lover. She has been tattooing full time since 2019. She loves helping people commemorate their beloved pets whether it be through tattoos or drawings.
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For inquiries, please contact Meg with referral code IGH2023
Wendy Whiteside
Artist, Pet Portraits
Wendy is a Guelph, ON based artist who uses photographs as reference to create a dynamic compositions that captures the light, colour and texture of my subjects which are very often, our animal companions.
Custom cremation jewelry handmade in Brigden ON in memory of your loved ones (people & pets)
The Bello Project offers:
* assistance with basic care during the treatment journey (litter cleaning, dog walking, feeding, watering, socializing, emergency care when patients are visiting the hospital.
* guidance and support with the re-homing of the pet when the pet parent passes
* coordination of the journey’s end visitation.
Sharon Canovas is a Natural Light Pet Photographer and a Certified Pet Grief Specialist offering beautiful and affordable End Of Life Sessions. She is based in Hamilton, Ontario, and available to travel to clients in the GTA, Niagara Region, Halton, and Norfolk County.
She is focused on capturing meaningful moments shared between you and your beloved pets so you can treasure them for years to come.
As a certified pet grief specialist and someone that has said goodbye to three of her own furry best friends, she takes great honor in providing families with thoughtfully taken photographs to help preserve the memories of our beloved friends.
"It's memories of love that can help us in our difficult time and help us process the grief of losing a pet." Sharons passion and love for animals is evident in all of her work. For inquiries, Please contact Sharon (scanovasphotography@gmail.com) with referral code: IGH2023
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GoGo Zoey is a mobile pet care service providing in home, Fear Free Certified services all across Ontario.
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Services including teeth cleaning, grooming, de-matting, nail trims, medication assistance, scent gland cleaning etc.
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Zoey is a Veterinary Technician with over 10 years of experience in the animal care industry.
She is an animal whisperer with experience working with anxious pets including dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, horses, chickens... you name it!
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Providing grief support since 1999,The Pet Loss Support Group provides a safe, comfortable environment where they offer support and teach mechanisms in dealing with grief.
​My Grandfather’s Cat provides a free service to help seniors and terminally ill people arrange homes for their pets. Rather than housing animals in a foster system, we arrange for them to move directly from their home into a second forever home.
Handcrafted from the highest quality faux fur, our custom plush Cuddle Clones capture all of the physical details and unique features of your pet, making it truly one-of-a-kind.
*Cuddle Clones are in no way affiliated with In Good Hands Pet Loss
Pet Compassion Care Line
Staffed 24/7 exclusively by Master's and Ph.D level clinicians with at least 5 years experience in counseling. Support is available in English, Spanish or French. When you contact the Pet Compassion Careline, your call is immediately answered by a Careline grief counselor.
1(855)245-8241
HOWL is a pet-related grief & loss support program.
We honour the many phases of grief by providing supportive spaces for counselling, community and connection through our “Growing With Grief” kits, one-on-one and support groups. Please follow them on Instagram for updates on their monthly HOWL meet-ups.
Ian Rayburn - Cinepets
Videographer & filmmaker
Ian is an accomplished and award-winning videographer and filmmaker who transforms moments with furry companions into timeless memories. With a fusion of technical prowess and a genuine affinity for animals, Ian skillfully captures the special bonds shared between pets and their humans. Each tail wag, purr, and playful leap is artfully woven into a cinematic narrative that honors the happiness and affection that pets bring to our lives.
Through Ian's lens, these fleeting yet precious moments evolve into cherished memories, serving as poignant reminders of the uncomplicated yet profound connections we share with our animal friends. At CINEPETS, we specialize in capturing your pet's distinctive personality through cinematic-style videography. Whether you're seeking a delightful chronicle of your pet's life journey or simply wish to preserve their treasured moments, Cinepets is your dedicated partner.
Explore their website today for comprehensive details about our services and how we can bring your pet's story to life in the most captivating way possible
Good Grief Care
Good Grief Care is a wonderful resource to aid in navigating grief and loss. Their blog written by Betty Ann Rutledge contains valuable concepts, teachings and guidance.
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Consultants are also available to support you in various ways including one-on-one, in the workplace and within organizations.
