As veterinary professionals, you do more than treat animals — you walk alongside families during some of their most emotional and heart-wrenching moments.
Whether it’s discussing quality of life, making a compassionate euthanasia decision, or supporting a grieving pet parent, you are a vital part of their story.
But you shouldn’t have to carry the emotional weight alone.
At Paws for Talk, we’re here to help you support them — with tools, resources, and a shoulder to lean on, so you can focus on what you do best: caring for pets.
Why Grief Support Matters in Veterinary Practice
Pet loss is one of the most underestimated forms of grief. For many, pets are family — their loss is deeply felt, yet often misunderstood by others. As a vet, you might be the only person validating their pain.
By offering access to grief support services, you provide an extended layer of care — showing your clients they are not alone, and their loss matters.
How We Support You and Your Clients
Here’s how Paws for Talk can complement your work:
Client Resources You Can Trust
We’ve created gentle, supportive tools to help guide pet parents through this journey. Our most popular resource, ‘Fur the Broken Hearted’, is a self-help guide designed to walk families through the decision-making process, including quality of life assessments and the grief that follows.
This book is written to be practical, comforting, and easy to read — ideal for clients who are overwhelmed and unsure where to turn.
Professional Grief Facilitation
For clients who need more personalised support, we offer 1:1 grief facilitation sessions, either by phone or in person (in select areas). These sessions provide a safe space to talk, cry, process, or simply feel heard.
By referring clients to us, you create a seamless continuation of care that helps families feel nurtured long after they leave your clinic. Clients can request an appointment via our website, or by reaching out to us on social media.
Vet-Specific Tools and Education
We also understand the emotional toll this work takes on veterinary professionals. That’s why we’re developing resources for vets and clinic teams — including printable tools, conversation guides, and supportive content for your staff.
Let’s work together to create a compassionate, informed approach to end-of-life care and grief support in your practice.
How You Can Get Involved
- Display Our Resources We offer flyers, posters, and booklets that you can keep in your clinic to gently introduce clients to our support offerings.
- Refer with Confidence Let your clients know about Paws for Talk during those sensitive conversations. We’re an extension of your care, not a replacement for it.
- Connect with Us If you’d like to chat about how we can support your clinic, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’d like a few sample resources or to explore a clinic-specific partnership, we’re happy to tailor something to your needs.
You don’t have to carry it alone.
We see you. We honour the difficult work you do. And we’re here to help you provide ongoing support, even when the appointment ends.
To request clinic resources, or speak to us about partnership opportunities, reach out to me at nikki@pawsfortalk.com.au.
Together, we can help more families find comfort and clarity during one of the hardest decisions they’ll ever face.