Things to read, and things to do

Grief asks for different things at different moments. Some days you want to understand what’s happening to you. Some days you just need something to do with your hands.

Coming soon

Quality of Life Tracker

A simple daily record to help you see the pattern rather than the day. Most families find the picture clearer on paper than in memory.

Free to download — yours to keep.

Coming soon

The Paws & Presence Resource Kit

Readings, reflection activities, and practical guides for families facing a goodbye or living through one — age-appropriate material for children, guidance for parents, and preparation for the appointment itself.

For Veterinary Teams

Co-brandable client handouts, preparation guides, and children’s materials your clinic can put its name on — to give to families, at no cost to them.

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More on the way

Grief journals & guides

Grief journals, age-specific guides for children and teens, family keepsakes, and resources for particular situations — sudden loss, multi-pet households, and others.

Sammy, a grey and white senior dog, grinning from his car seat on a sunny day
Sammy, ready to go

If there’s something you needed and couldn’t find, tell me. A good part of what’s here exists because someone asked.

jodene@pawsandpresence.ca