Unofficial: Passion for Pets

10/07/2026

Some wounds don't come from strangers.

They come from the people who knew exactly where you were soft.

The people who knew your history.
Your grief.
Your fears.
The things it took years to trust someone with.

And then one day, they simply stop answering.

I've spent a lot of time wondering what it really means to meet someone where they are.

Maybe it means sitting beside someone's grief without trying to make it disappear.

Maybe it means staying when things become uncomfortable.

Maybe it means seeing the darkness inside someone and not deciding they're too much to love.

I've also come to realize something strange.

The safest place I've ever created isn't necessarily filled with people.

It's filled with birdsong.

Old paws.

Barking dogs.

Quiet mornings.

And souls who never have to wonder whether they are still good enough to keep.

I built a home where nobody has to earn their place.

Maybe because I know what it feels like to be afraid of losing it.

“The House Where Nobody Has to Leave”
https://rubyohsosweet.wordpress.com/2026/10/07/the-house-where-nobody-has-to-leave/

A new piece about grief, betrayal, unconditional love, and the sanctuary we sometimes build from the very wounds that broke us.

If you've ever wondered what it means to truly meet someone where they are, this one is for you. 🖤

A quiet reflection on betrayal, grief, unconditional love, and the strange places we find safety. Sometimes the people we trusted leave the deepest wounds, while the animals beside us become the on…

10/07/2026

Still working on finding a pet photographer for our beloved B. I think that is the one thing that we don't consider sometimes. What it takes now to try and just capture a glimpse of who he once was. We are looking for a diamond photographer. Somebody who would come to our home and capture his love with his brothers and cat friends.
I have put some feelers out.
The Pet Photographer I reached out to is taking some time off. It seems that maybe there is a need for golden hour/legacy photoshoots for our pets?
Who do you know in the industry?

10/03/2026

There is something so sacred about the time we get to spend with our pets.
They are our first companions in this world.
They make the lonely days just fade away.
10 years ago when B came into our lives we never thought we would make it this far.
Now that we are on the cusp of almost 2 decades my Doula Heart is open and purring in full gear.
I want to capture these moments that are fleeting while giving B the best care that I can sometimes.
Sometimes the best thing we can do is create space for our senior pets to just B.
They don't need to be anything other than their complete selves.
I can feel the acceptance in his heart as he rests with my son.
The first part of my Advanced Companion Plan is to reach out to different pet photographers to see if they can capture the essence that is B. I am looking for photographers that come to the house and specialize in golden hour shoots.
This morning I reached out to Heidi Grace Pet Photography (https://heidigracephotography.ca).
Have you thought of doing a Legacy Photoshoot for your aging pet?

09/10/2026

Daffodil was my Soul Cat.
She crossed the Rainbow Bridge on February 14, 2024 at 7 pm.
Some people waited for Travis Kelce to propose to Taylor.
I prepared for all the ways my heart was about to break as I held her in my arms.
At the time I was unsure of the future.
I suppose in some ways we always are.
In some ways I felt better opening my heart to others.
Especially to those whose families had given up on them.
It took them just shy of one year for Sweet Penny and Minnie to cross onto the Rainbow Bridge. Imagine if half of that life was spent in the shelter.
Instead I gave them a home. Eventually they became best friends. We explored all different kinds of foods together. Made other animal friends. And took their last breaths right here in my home. A few months after they went to the vet too. I just needed to make sure. When Teddy died (Gizmo's guinea pig brother) I took them all in because I just needed to be sure

09/10/2026

Have you ever loved a fur, feather or scale friend?
Comment down below their name and breed!
I will go first!

09/09/2026

🌈 I’M BACK. 🌈

I’m sorry it’s been so long.

Sometimes you have to step away, get quiet, lose yourself a little… and then find your way back.

I went off to find myself — and now I’m coming back with a vengeance. ❤️

My desire to help the animal community never disappeared. If anything, it grew stronger.

As a newly certified Companion Animal Pet Death Doula, I’m ready to start shining a light on the parts of animal care that extend beyond the veterinarian’s office.

Palliative care.
Hospice care.
Bucket lists.
Comfort.
Anticipatory grief.
Sacred goodbyes.
And all the things that come after our beloved companions cross the Rainbow Bridge. 🌈

There is an entire world of love, support, grief and remembrance surrounding the end of a companion animal’s life.

And I want to help create a space where no one feels alone in it.

So thank you for waiting.

I’m finding my voice again.

And this time, I have a lot to say. 🐾❤️

Let’s begin again.

09/07/2026

There is no correct way to grieve the loss—or approaching loss—of a beloved animal.

You may be preparing for goodbye, questioning whether the time is near, struggling with a difficult decision, or trying to understand how the world keeps moving after your companion is gone.

Wherever you are in your grief, you are welcome here.

As a Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula, I offer a calm, compassionate and nonjudgmental space for animals and the people who love them. I am here to listen, help you prepare, explore ways to honour your bond, and walk beside you before, during and after death.

I will not rush your grief, minimize your relationship or tell you how you should feel. Every animal matters. Every bond is real. Every loss deserves to be witnessed.

You do not have to carry this alone.

Amy Donaldson
Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula
403 804 6641
[email protected]
rubyohsosweet.com

On This Side of the Rainbow

08/25/2026

Never forget where you came from