37 | Pet Grief is Real Grief | Paws and Breathe AZ

Send us Fan MailPet grief is real grief. & I have to admit that even I thought there was a “hierarchy” to grief until I lost my cat after my dad died. People act like it’s “just a dog” or “just a cat” until suddenly their entire routine, house, nervous system, & life feels wrong because that animal is gone.In this episode, Katie & I talk about pet grief, soul dogs, rescue culture, the weird side of the pet industry, puppy yoga, backyard breeding, & how losing an animal can completely change you as a person.Katie shares the story of losing her dog Champ & how that loss ended up changing the direction of her life entirely. We also talk about the reality that grief doesn’t really operate in a hierarchy. Loss is loss. & sometimes losing an animal hits people harder than losing certain humans because of the role they played in your daily life.We get into:pet grief & why people minimize itwhat a “soul dog” even isthe emotional & spiritual side of losing animalsthe ethics of rescue, breeding, & pet overpopulationwhy puppy yoga isn’t always as “cute” as it seemshow grief can crack you open in both horrible & meaningful waysThis episode is sad, funny, honest, dark at times, & honestly just a really human conversation about love, loss, attachment, purpose, & the fact that animals impact our lives way more deeply than a lot of people want to admit.If you’ve ever loved or lost a pet, this one will hit home.🔻 CONNECT WITH US 🔻KATIE RAPKOCH / PAWS AND BREATHE AZ: Instagram @pawsandbreatheaz: https://www.instagram.com/pawsandbreatheazWebsite: https://www.pawsandbreatheaz.com/KALLA PAIGE / REKALLABRATE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rekallabrateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rekallabrateYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rekallabrateWebsite: https://www.rekallabrate.comThank you for listening, subscribing, and leaving a 5 star review on this episode! Your comments & feedback are always welcome & appreciated! I love y'all!