Thank you for being willing to share the story of you and your animal companion with us. We are very interested in learning more about what others have experienced in this time of transition and adjustment. The questions below can be used as a tool to help guide your thoughts. Please feel free to answer these questions and provide any other information you think would be helpful.
Please email or send your story to the Synergy addresses at the bottom.
- Please provide the name, type of animal, age, how the animal came to be with you and how long you were a part of each other’s lives.
- What was the nature of the loss, i.e., accidental death, chronic illness, disease process?
- What were the challenges of this time for you? How did you resolve these?
- What was helpful to you; i.e., something that someone said, practical solutions or problem solving support, advance planning, keeping a physical object that helps you feel connected to your animal, a prayer or mantra that you said.
- In reflecting back upon this, is there anything you wish you would have had, or been told, or had assistance with to make it a less difficult time?
- Did you have any special ritual or memorial for your animal companion?
- In light of your experience, what type of advice would you give others who may be going through the same type of situation? What would you do differently, if anything, or keep the same if you were to go through this again?
- In case we have questions or need additional information, please provide your name, email address, and/or phone number so we can reach you.
If you choose to be contacted about upcoming Synergy events & programs please let us know.
Synergy Animal HospicePO Box 9754
Bend, OR 97708
(541)382-5882
Synergy Contact: admin@synergyanimalhospice.org