Pet Loss Support &
Quality of Life Guidance

Paws for Talk offers quality of life assessments, pet loss resources, and 1:1 grief support to guide you through the most difficult goodbye.

Veterinary Team Self-Care Journal

At Paws for Talk, we understand that the bond between you and your pet is irreplaceable.

Facing the end-of-life journey of a beloved pet can be one of the most challenging experiences. Here, we provide dedicated support to pet owners grappling with grief and the difficult decisions that surround quality and end of life care for your furry friend.

Pet Loss & End Of Life Support Services

Let us help you navigate this difficult time..

Reach out today for support in managing your pet’s end-of-life care or coping with the loss of a cherished companion.
At Paws for Talk, we are here to ensure that you and your pet are cared for with the utmost empathy and respect.

Quality of Life Assessments

Facing the final days of a pet’s life requires a deep level of compassion, patience, and understanding.

We offer expert guidance on end-of-life care options that respect the dignity of your pet and provide comfort to you and your family.

Whether you need advice on pain management, a quality of life assessment, or just a friendly listening ear, we are here to support you every step of the way. You don’t need to do this alone.

Grief Facilitation

The loss of a pet often brings profound grief and our services are designed to help you through this difficult time.

In a private 1:1 session, we can talk through your grief. I will listen and support you, and provide tools to assist with your grief.

Our founder, Nikki, is a certified grief facilitator with many years of experience in the veterinary industry. Her mission is to ensures that every pet owner receives compassionate and personalised support.

Pet Loss Books & Resources

We’ve developed an extensive range of support resources for pet owners and those working in the veterinary field.

Our website contains blogs & articles offering insights into a quality of life assessment, navigating grief, coping strategies, and ideas on how to honour the memory of your pet.

We have also published a range of resources that provide in-depth understanding and comfort during and after the loss of a pet. Shop these resources via the links on our resources page.

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   Narelle Lavery 
 
 
 
 Verified True Compassion Nikki your book shows your true compassion and knowledge on how to help pet lovers make the best decision for their beloved pet and for the family who never want to say goodbye. The hardest part when deciding whether to euthanize our beautiful dog, coco , was helping our children to understand this decision. Having read your book you helped prepare my husband and I for this difficult conversation.Thank you 🙏
  
 
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   Jetgirl 
 
 
 
 Verified Thoughtfully written book on a heart breaking subject Fur the Broken Hearted is a must-read book for anyone struggling to make the decision about saying goodbye to their fur baby. The author truly understands the depth of the bond between humans and pets and the result is a beautifully written book that speaks to the heart of anyone in this awful situation. It reminds us that between being chosen by our pet, til the very end, there is so much love. It shows us that being able to draw on that love helps to guide us in our decision-making for end-of-life care. That last step is so hard, buying this book is easy and helps us to make informed decisions when we need to.
  
 
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   Sue Trainor 
 
 
 
 Verified A beautiful and compassionate guide to help deal with grief This is a really special book. It is raw and real. I thought I was alone with my emotions regarding my fur babies, but after reading this book I can see that I am not. I encourageanyone who loves their pet to invest in this book, as unfortunately we will all experience heartache and pain at some stage of our pets life, and this book can provide some comfort. Nikki, you have done an amazing job with this book!
  
 
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   Bec Whitehouse 
 
 
 
 Verified Highly Recommended Nikki has a beautiful way to help you understand your grief after losing your fur baby. Nikki has helped us through two losses and this book is just like listening to her speak. It's amazing and will help you understand what you are going through and what you are feeling is OK.It's a highly recommended purchase.
  
 
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   Dylan 
 
 
 
 Verified Very Touching Really good read, very touching book and informative information
  
 
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   Cala 
 
 
 
 Verified The best book to have at the worst time Losing your best mate is a time of incredible sadness. Good news is this book will guide you through and help you see a way forward, while remembering the great times you had. This book is a must for any pet owner.
  
 
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   Kirsty 
 
 
 
 Verified Brilliant, practical guide This is a sensitively written, compassionate book for anyone who is facing or has experienced the loss of a treasured pet. Often overlooked or dismissed feelings around this life event can make navigating a difficult time really isolating. Reading this book is like sitting down with a warm friend who understands, and can genuinely help. Would also make a beautiful gift for someone you want to help and support. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   Stephen Macdonald 
 
 
 
 Verified Saying goodbye to your loved pet is so hard, this caring and sensitive book helps ease the heartache At such a challenging time, to know that this amazing book is available to help guide the whole family, with such deep care, compassion and certainty. Nicki shares her deep expertise and personal experiences so effectively so as to be your guide, it’s like she holds your hand from well before you needed it, and a long time after. If you have a loved one struggling with future care options for a pet, this is a very thoughtful gift.
  
 
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   Chloe 
 
 
 
 Verified Phenomenal! Nikki's genuine, empathetic approach is apparent throughout the book! An amazing piece of work.
  
 
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   Mark 
 
 
 
 Verified A must for all Fur Parents Kind and compassionate words detailed in this book, a must for fur parents. Nikki shares her first hand experiences, which was so relatable to us. Thank you Nikki.

Fur the Broken Hearted

This pet loss book is for anyone who understands the immense love and joy a companion animal can bring but who may also be currently crippled by the devastating thought of beginning end of life discussions and processes.

For anyone struggling to decide if the time to offer the ultimate gift of peace (euthanasia) to your fur baby is now or impending, this book may assist you in preparing the best way possible.

You may never be 100% sure of your decision and that’s okay, but planning is certainly the key for the best outcome for all.

In honour of you: A pet loss journal to guide you to healing.

Thoughtful questions and prompts to help you towards your healing path. This is a beautiful gift for anyone who has lost a pet such as a cat, dog, bird, horse, hamster, rabbit, etc. The journal is perfect. It contains 100 pages, some are college lined and others are blank.

This tool is designed to support you through the challenges of pet loss and prompt you towards your healing path. Sometimes you need a safe place to put all this emotion and pain. There is an option to write a message to your loved one, take this opportunity to thank them for all they have been to you. If you need to apologise for anything at all, this is the place to do so.

Veterinary Team Self-Care Journal

A safe space for reflection and healing. This journal is designed to support you through the daily challenges of working in the Veterinary industry and to help you cope with the highs and lows such as patient loss and prompt you towards healing.

The journal encourages and guides you to reflect on the patients you have helped but supports you to acknowledge those you have lost.

This journal makes space for recognising and recording the aspects of your worry in your work that you can control as well as the aspects you can not control.

The journal prompts you to ask yourself how you can actively feel better and what will that look like moving forward.

The journal has repetitive self care prompts to encourage regular engagement. As professionals we don’t necessarily want to burden our family and friends with how our day really was.

A beautiful gift for your caring vet or vet support person.

A way for you to show your appreciation for all their hard work and dedication. The perfect way to say, Thank you.

"Nikki helped our family understand grief"

Nikki has been wonderful in helping our family understand grief after losing our beloved cat Oscar.

As a mum I felt I had to “make everything better” for the kids but I didn’t know what was beneficial to say all the time. Nikki made the kids feel more settled about their feelings and we will remember the advise she gave us. Thank you Nikki you have a heart of gold 💛

- Audrey Colbert

"There for us in our time of need"

Nikki is such an incredible and compassionate human being. She was there for us in our time of need when we didn’t know if we were making the right decisions and helped us to be at peace with the ones we did make.

She understands that pets are family and how truly devastating their loss can be. She has helped us through a truly difficult time and we will be forever grateful for that.

- Rae Newson

"I wouldn't hesitate recommending Nikki"

I cannot speak more highly of Nikki - she is an absolutely amazing person to talk through during a rough time. I have not had to go through the grieving process of losing a pet recently but she's been wonderful to chat to during tough times too. Wouldn't hesitate to keep referring my clients to her during their bereavement period xx

- Rachael Rodrigues

"Nikki's gentle nature and beautiful soul"

Nikki has helped me make the hardest decisions of my life in having to say goodbye to my furbabies on several occasions.

With Nikki's gentle nature, beautiful soul and heart of gold she truly understands the deep love and connection we feel for and share with our animals. I highly recommend Nikki at Paws For Talk if you are at any stage in the process of needing to say goodbye to your beloved family member.

Prior to, the day of, days or even months later, there is no time limit on grief. Nikki's caring ear and advice can make the process a little less confronting for all members of the family.

- Kerryann Poynton

Latest Articles

What Is a Pet Grief Facilitator (And How Can They Help?)

Helping You Help Them: Supporting Your Clients Through Pet Loss and End-of-Life Decisions

How Do You Know When It’s Time? A Gentle Guide to Pet Euthanasia and Saying Goodbye

What Is a Pet Grief Facilitator (And How Can They Help?)

Helping You Help Them: Supporting Your Clients Through Pet Loss and End-of-Life Decisions