Compassionate Grief Support
for Devoted Pet Parents
It’s so hard losing a beloved animal companion.
You’re trying to navigate…
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Complex Emotions
You're managing a difficult mix of grief, guilt, and worry as you navigate end-of-life decisions, second-guess choices you've made, or simply feel heartbroken.
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Feeling Alone
It hurts when others don't seem to understand the significance of your loss, or when they expect you to move forward more quickly than what feels right for you.
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Empty Spaces
You're adjusting to daily life without your companion’s presence - the house is quieter, your routines feel uprooted, and it seems that everything reminds you of your pet.
There is a path forward.
The right guidance can help you feel supported, understood, and stronger as you process your loss.
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Manage Difficult Emotions
Learn how to work through the complex emotions that come with losing a beloved pet. You'll feel a sense of clarity around difficult decisions and learn to treat yourself with compassion during this uniquely difficult time.
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Find Specialized Support
Find resources focused specifically on navigating pet loss grief, including compassionate workshops and comprehensive self-paced guides designed to support your healing.
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Create New Meaning
Discover meaningful ways to honor your companion's memory and gradually build new routines that acknowledge and honor your loss while also allowing you to move forward with purpose.
Here to Help
I'm Samantha, your pet loss grief specialist and the founder of Lightprints. I know firsthand the complex mix of grief, guilt, and emptiness that can both precede and follow the loss of your beloved companion, especially when you feel like others around you don’t fully understand the depth of your loss.
I've been supporting people through pet loss grief for over 20 years, writing pet memorial poems for friends and family and naturally connecting with those facing this unique type of grief. Then losing my beloved Pomchi, Sox — my perfect little companion in every way — made the true complexity of pet loss grief all the more real to me: the guilt surrounding end-of-life decisions, the heartbreak of losing someone who relied on you completely, the worry that healing might somehow dishonor their memory, and the countless daily reminders of them that stay with you long after they're gone.
My approach centers on supporting you through your unique grief with both personal understanding and professional training as a certified Pet Loss Grief Specialist. Whether you're facing an approaching loss or grieving a recent one, I provide validation, specialized resources, and compassionate guidance that meets you where you are. Together we'll work through your grief, navigate the complex mix of emotions that comes with pet loss, and find meaningful ways to honor your companion's memory while supporting your own healing.
As your pet loss grief specialist, I'll walk alongside you through this difficult time, providing the understanding and guidance you deserve while honoring the unique bond you shared with your companion.
Our sweet Pomchi, Sox
Your First Steps
Step 1: Get Your Free Guide
Get your complimentary guide, "The First 3 Days After Pet Loss", filled with guidance and practical steps for navigating the immediate aftermath of losing your beloved companion. This compassionate resource helps you understand what you're experiencing and offers instant comfort during this difficult time.
Step 2: Watch Your Inbox
After downloading your guide, you'll receive additional resources and insights over the next several days to help you continue processing your grief and finding your path forward. These emails contain practical tips, resources, validation, and guidance designed specifically for pet loss grief.
Step 3: Stay Connected
As you move through the healing process, I'll be sharing opportunities for more comprehensive support - including workshops and self-paced guides designed to help you work through the key challenges of pet loss grief with tools, community, and more comprehensive guidance.