We at Willow Haven are well aware of the stress and heartache that you may be going through when you lose your family companion.
All our staff and family have had pets most of their lives and can empathise with what you may be going through.

We know from experience that a listening ear can both add a little bit of comfort and support at this very sensitive time. We like to hear about your pets.
It may well be difficult to discuss your personal requirements and we will always give you as much time as you require to ensure your wishes are met fully.
We also understand the trauma that other members of your family may be going through and we are always willing to advise or just listen. You will initially be too fraught to think of those happy times that you and your family had with your pet. Later you will contemplate the happy life that you gave to your pet - that other member of the family that never spoke to you yet gave all. You should be grateful that you had the opportunity to nurture such a relationship.
People without pets often cannot see how you can get so attached. If these people think that we are all a bit soft and 'over the top' with our pets, then so be it - there are a lot of us about.
We at Willow Haven are not trained bereavement counsellors but believe that we can assist in a small way from the experience gained over many years.
Unlike professional counsellors we obviously do not charge for any help or advice whether you use our services or not.



Friends
We hoped this time would never come.
We'd hope to not be here.
But time and tide would not wait no more
To raise our greatest fear.

For in its haste it took a Pal
But time, they say, will mend
The sadness that we feel right now
Towards a loyal friend
For friend you were but never spoke.
Could make us cry and laugh.
Asked for little, gave a lot,
Until this final path.

We will always remember the happy times
Before this day drew nigh.
Now there's only left one thing to say
That's "Thanks old friend .....Goodbye"
Roy Beech