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Hard Loss - Pet Loss - The Best Dog in the World is Now in Heaven

Nov 11, 2024
2 min read

Updated: Jan 4, 2025


It is still unbelievable to me that I am composing this message for you all - my friends, clients, colleagues, mentors, mentees, and the wonderful individuals I have yet to encounter.


My beloved boxer boy Spencer went to heaven on September 11th of this year, 2024, and it was what felt like a tortuous loss for my heart to undertake. Yes, that word has a little drama, but it is the truth of my heart and life felt after he departed to heaven.


Today, 8 weeks after his death, I continue to have a heart posture of gratitude that our Heavenly Father gave me my sweet boy to experience life with for 10.5 years, that He is taking care of Spencer in Heaven, and that we will be reunited in heaven.


Rachel Shirley - Pet Loss Grief Coach with Spencer
Rachel Shirley - Pet Loss Grief Coach with Spencer


AND...I continue to have many messy moments and sometimes entire days of grief, sadness, frustration, loneliness, etc., all the things that come with losing your best friend, child, confidant, companion, fun-loving, care-free-joy-filled bundle of joy.


Taking advice from my book Pet Loss And Divine Healing, I am honoring my grief, honoring my sweet Spencer, and continuing to help and serve others in the best way possible.


So, because I deeply understand the value of being in an intimate small group community where healing begins and true transformation happens, many of you have asked me to lead small groups of support again. I said yes, I'm honored to support you in this meaningful way.


Feel free to join us if you'd like, so you don't have to do it alone. If this is not for you right now, please share this with those who may need a little extra support when they need it the most. Reach out if you have any question about pet loss and dogs in heaven!



Blessings to you and your families!


From my heart to yours,


Rachel



Pet Loss and Divine Healing Book by. Rachel Shirley

Pet Loss And Divine Healing: A Compassionate Guide For Navigating Your Devastating Loss was written for you. It's a heart-centered book that's a must-read for grieving pet loss parents—a transformative journey of faith-based healing that offers fresh perspectives on navigating the depths of grief. 

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Join the journey here and experience reassurance, wisdom, and healing. Your love story lives on in God's eternal embrace.

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