A time for compassionate connections with our animals
Preparing yourself and your animal for its final chapter on this Earth can be an incredibly rich experience, providing support, closure and an even deeper connection. Times of grief and sadness can be close to holiness and they don’t have to be overwhelming.
Animals generally don’t fear Death, but they often worry about the emotions of their guardians at the time of passing.
We are living in a culture where Death is not necessarily integrated, talked about or part of Life. So it is our responsibility to prepare, investigate, read and be curious about Death. We too are in a mortal body and our day will come. That is a fact.
Animals almost allow us to practice Death, a huge gift. They are close to our heart and generally don’t share the same life expectancy as us. So how do we do this well?
I found that preparation helps. The day of the passing and leading up to it is still a hard time and we all don’t quite know how strong the emotions will be. So giving yourself the opportunity to wrap your mind and heart around the inevitable is a kind way of facing this special time in our lives.
A good death is a death with as much calmness and acceptance as possible.
I offer a sacred space to prepare your animal and yourself for its final days. Be it euthanasia or a natural death.
I connect with your animal intuitively via photo or in person (Cape Peninsula only) to facilitate an honest and compassionate conversation between yourself & your animal. Having your animal’s view on things or their questions is an incredible opportunity to learn from them and to be really present in this important transition.
The session gives us the opportunity to bring up valuable matters such as:
Each session has two parts. First I will connect with your animal using a photograph. This allows me the quiet time and focus to really tune into your animal, any questions, concerns and messages. Then you and I connect via video call where I will share all insights and you’ll have the opportunity to ask more questions.
Africa: 60 min consultation – R 1200*
International: 60 min consultation – EUR 140 / USD 160
*The Rand rate applies to residents currently living in South Africa or within the Southern African countries (including islands)
The recording will be shared with you, as well as useful links, resources and material which come up during our session.
I’d like to add that I am not a grief counsellor but a channel for your animal’s messages and perspective, to the best of my capabilities. Should you experience emotions beyond your threshold, please do consider additional help for your process. This will not only support you on your journey but it also allows your animal to peacefully continue the journey back home on the other side.
Looking at our animals’ lives in the bigger picture: why are they here and where do they go after death? A contemplation on how we can offer our animals the best possible life
How Smartie and I met a little girl on our afternoon walks and how her perspective about old age made us both feel at ease with Life and Death