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Posts Tagged ‘replaying pet’s final moments’

Peace of Mind for Pet Parents Episode 021: If I’d Only Known: Navigating Regret as a Pet Parent

By Gail Pope & Karen Wylie | July 17, 2025

Welcome to Peace of Mind for Pet Parents! Why do so many pet parents carry regrets—even years after saying goodbye? Regret is one of the heaviest emotions grieving pet parents carry. In this honest and heart-centered episode, Gail and Karen reflect on why regret shows up, how it evolves over time, and what it teaches…

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Regret After Pet Loss: How to Stop Replaying the End and Start Healing

By Karen Wylie, EdD | July 17, 2025
Gail Pope snuggling with a old cat

You did the best you could. And yet, maybe you still find yourself replaying the end—over and over again. That final breath. That decision. That drive to the vet. The moment you said yes—or no. The moment you left the room, or stayed. The look in their eyes. The quiet ache of “If I’d only…

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