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On Pet Loss and Grief

After a few months off the podcast taking care of my sick soul-pup he peacefully crossed the rainbow bridge. Today I'm back, feeling a lot lighter, and talking all things pet loss and pet grief. In this episode of In The Meadow I cover what helped me through the disenfranchised grief of losing a fur baby, how to help others in your life when they lose one, and ways to create pet memorials (whether your fur baby is still here or passed!). This episode title might be something avoidant feeling to some, and I understand that, but I promise it's a happy approach of what I wish I knew and took the time to think about before unexpectedly having to face euthanizing my sweet pup.


References from the Ep (Books, Creators and More!)


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Books mentioned:

  • Good Greif: On Loving Pets Here and Hereafter by E.B Bartels
  • How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed (workbook) by Megan Divine
  • And I Love You Still (workbook) by Julianne Corbin
  • Will You Love Me by Barby Keel
  • The Invisible Leash (picture book) by Partice Karst
  • Love Notes to Grievers by Angela Morris


Small Businesses for Pet Memorials and Creators Mentioned:

  • Mickey Alice Kwapis for Eye Pendants and Pet Nose Impression Kits
  • Forget Me Not Jewels for Cremation Jewelry
  • Cuddle Clones for Pet Replica Stuffed Animals
  • Rainbow Bridge Raina on Tiktok for Comforting Content


For more on my personal pet loss and pet grief experience you can find me on Instagram with highlights at vicinthemeadow and on Tiktok at vicsauce.


For inquiries and partnerships please e-mail vicinthemeadow@gmail.com (business only)

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