When Communication Helps
Supporting you. Supporting your animal. Supporting you to support your animal.
If you're here reading this page, my heart goes out to you. Our bond with our animals may be deeper than our most intimate human connections. Animals are interwoven into the daily fabric of our lives. Wondering how and when to say good bye can feel overwhelming.
I've supported many families around the question of assisted transition for their animal companions. People hope for the best. A natural, peaceful passing for their animal in the comfort of their home. It often doesn't always work out that way.
People are understandably concerned about the animal's quality of life. Quality of life can change dramatically or gradually. People feel burdened, having to make the decision about assisted transition for their animal ('not wanting to play God'). Not wanting to do it too early (and 'cut a life short'). Not wanting to do it too late ('being selfish and prolong the pain'). End of life decisions can arise quickly due to accidents or illness. Or you may have been experiencing grief for years (known as anticipatory grief) if your animal has a chronic illness.
There is another way. Animal communication allows you to have a conversation with your animal. Ask them how they are feeling, what they need, and how you can help them feel more comfortable at this time.
Animal communication helps end-of-life care become a process of honouring your animal's wishes and it’s no longer a guessing game. While it doesn't make saying goodbye any easier, you know the actions you take are both respectful and supportive of your animal.
You can also ask your animal, if they have preferences about their passing, including if they want help to transition, and how and where this might take place (at home or vet clinic). Animals are grateful for your love, your care and your help with assisted transition. They are reliant on you to help them. They know it's not easy for you and they appreciate your role. Animals do not fear death in the way many people do. Transition is a powerful and sacred time, before, during and after.
You may need support too. Support to move through this process and be present to support your animal.
I've supported many families around the question of assisted transition for their animal companions. People hope for the best. A natural, peaceful passing for their animal in the comfort of their home. It often doesn't always work out that way.
People are understandably concerned about the animal's quality of life. Quality of life can change dramatically or gradually. People feel burdened, having to make the decision about assisted transition for their animal ('not wanting to play God'). Not wanting to do it too early (and 'cut a life short'). Not wanting to do it too late ('being selfish and prolong the pain'). End of life decisions can arise quickly due to accidents or illness. Or you may have been experiencing grief for years (known as anticipatory grief) if your animal has a chronic illness.
There is another way. Animal communication allows you to have a conversation with your animal. Ask them how they are feeling, what they need, and how you can help them feel more comfortable at this time.
Animal communication helps end-of-life care become a process of honouring your animal's wishes and it’s no longer a guessing game. While it doesn't make saying goodbye any easier, you know the actions you take are both respectful and supportive of your animal.
You can also ask your animal, if they have preferences about their passing, including if they want help to transition, and how and where this might take place (at home or vet clinic). Animals are grateful for your love, your care and your help with assisted transition. They are reliant on you to help them. They know it's not easy for you and they appreciate your role. Animals do not fear death in the way many people do. Transition is a powerful and sacred time, before, during and after.
You may need support too. Support to move through this process and be present to support your animal.
Love transcends species
Love transcends words
Love transcends death
Love transcends words
Love transcends death