Wendy Van de Poll - My Cat Has Died, What Do I Do?

You are at home, sitting on the couch, and within a split second you are aware of something very unusual and different. Something is missing and you are feeling deeply alone and your heart is empty. This feeling is confusing to you and gets stronger with every momentuntil reality hits you!

Your cat is not there. Your cat is not snuggled on your lap purring as you shower her with love and compassion. Your cat is not there to listen to you as you share your daily adventures. Your cat isnt pawing at your socks and grooming on her pillow.

Realistically, what are you going to do? She is your best friend, and you couldnt imagine what life would be like without her sweet meows, gentle nuzzles, and heart-vibrating purrs that filled your soul with delight. You wanted more time with her, and you wish she were still with you.

You ask yourself, What am I going to do?

The answer to this questionand the good newsis what Ill be sharing in this book. Im offering tools to support you through your grief and guide you on how to deal with all the changes that you are going to experience immediately after the death of your cat as well as support on how to prepare for the future. In this book, I supply you with options for ways to rescue yourself from the potentially overwhelming pet loss emotions when your cat is no longer physically with you.

This book is for you if you if your cat has died and you are experiencing grief, having difficulty making important decisions, and you want to do something special to not forget the life you shared with your cat.

My Cat Has Died: What Do I Do? Making Decisions and Healing the Trauma of Pet Loss has been written to give you options and tools for navigating your personal journey through this raw and challenging time, a time filled with so many emotions and unexpected experiences. It is here as a handbook to keep with you as a constant guide to offer support in this particular phase of losing your cat.

My Cat Has Died: What Do I Do? Making Decisions and Healing the Trauma of Pet Loss will help you gain a deeper spiritual understanding of why your cat was in your life and will show you that even though your cherished feline is not physically with you, your special and unique spiritual relationship with them will continue to grow. You will learn ways to talk to your cat, so you can experience their presence never completely leaving you.

Something special Im offering you that Ive not found in other pet grief books are contemplation questions. At the end of each chapter, you will find three Contemplation Questions, designed to help you proceed even more profoundly and personally in your journey. Additionally, Im offering a free, downloadable Healing Cat Loss Meditation.mp3 to help you calm the chaos and anxiety that you may be experiencing. When you become a dynamic participant in managing your grief, the changes and growth that you experience become very personal.

With years of experience in supporting people as their cats go from the physical to the spiritual realm I have gained a tremendous amount of wisdom and knowledge concerning the soul of the cat. Our cats have a unique view of the world and of us. And when we listen to their voices, they can have a profound effect on the way we as humans approach life.

Along with my personal experiences with cats, plus being a certified end-of-life and pet loss grief coach (CEOL), as well as a licensed massage therapist for humans, horses, hounds, and, at times, cats, I have helped countless people around the world to feel safe with their feelings of grief and have a compassionate outlet to express what they are feeling.

People who feel alone with their feelings of grief when their cats have reached the end of life have found support from the suggestions and information in this helpful book.

Sasha, whose cat Louie suffered kidney failure, explained

This book is written with kindness and love, which is just what I needed when going through such a difficult time with Louie. I could dive right in and get the support and guidance I needed. There in the book are Wendys words to help you understand and deal with feelings of grief and to help you reflect upon your time with your cat. This book helps ensure you are doing everything to celebrate their life and to manage your own grief over your loss. Her words will help you heal.

The case studies showed me that others have been through what I am going through, and they found a way to live through it and even experience moments of joy. I also liked the Contemplation Questions at the end of each chapter, which gave me a chance to explore my feelings and understand that they are normal for me. One of the toughest things about saying good-bye to Louie was knowing when would be the right time to let go. Wendy helped me with this and provided guidance on final-day preparation. This is such a difficult subject, but Wendy writes with apparent understanding and great compassion.

I promise you that when you read and follow the tips in this book, you will feel like you have acquired a new best friend who totally gets what you are going through. And I promise it will be your first-aid kit that will give you solutions to some of the most difficult decisions and situations that you will experience.

Please dont be the person who goes through this difficult time of loss alone. Be the person who actively takes death by the hand. Be the person who can make sound decisions on how to honor your cat during this special time. And be the person who looks at the pet loss grief journey not as an opportunity to fear death but as a journey to learn, love, grow, and heal.

The book that you are about to read will help you create a compassionate, respectful, healthy, and loving journey for yourself, all the while honoring your beloved cat, during this tough, yet unique, time.