After losing my beautiful white Akita, Oscar, in January 2025, my world completely changed. He wasn't just a dog—he was my heart, my soul, and my reason to keep going. Oscar was there through everything, a constant presence of love, loyalty, and silent understanding.

I’ve experienced many kinds of grief in my life, but losing Oscar was something different—something deeper. I knew I couldn’t let his memory fade into silence. So I began studying to become a Pet Loss Counsellor in his name. I’m currently enrolled in an advanced diploma with Dawn Murray, a respected expert in the field of pet bereavement.

Even now, I still suffer from his loss every single day. And honestly, I don’t think that ache will ever go away. But this path—this study—is the only thing I have left that feels truly meaningful. It’s how I honour Oscar. It’s how I keep him with me.

I have so much to thank him for. He taught me about loyalty, patience, healing, and unconditional love. He shaped the person I am today, and he deserves praise in most aspects of my life. Helping others through their own loss is my way of saying thank you to him—for everything.

Oscar gave me his whole heart, and now I carry that love forward in his name. I was so lucky to call him mine.