Ajax came into my life with the kind of love that only a Golden Retriever can give — big, joyful, loyal, and completely unconditional.
Pet Loss & Grief Book
From the moment he bounded into my world, he had this gentle way of looking at me as if I were the most important person in the universe. If you have ever loved a dog, you will know that look. The one that says, “You are my person, and I am here for you always.”
Ajax wasn’t just a pet.
He was my shadow, my comfort, my quiet companion through the ups and downs of life. Whether it was a walk along the beach, sitting together in the garden, or simply being beside me while I worked, Ajax had a way of making ordinary moments feel full of love.
Golden Retrievers are famous for their beautiful hearts, and Ajax truly lived up to that reputation. He had a calm wisdom about him, as though he understood far more than we realise animals do.
Then one day, the moment every pet parent fears arrived. Ajax left this world.
The house felt unbearably quiet. His bed was empty. His bowl sat untouched. Everywhere I looked there were reminders of him — and yet he wasn’t physically there anymore.
The grief was overwhelming. Losing Ajax felt like losing a part of my heart.
Even though I had spent years working as an animal communicator, helping others connect with their pets both living and in spirit, when it came to my own grief I discovered something many people experience… it still hurts deeply.
Grief doesn’t follow logic. It doesn’t matter what you know or believe. When love runs that deep, the loss can feel immense.
In the months after Ajax passed, I searched for a book that could help guide me through the pain I was feeling. I wanted something gentle. Something that truly understood the bond we share with our animals.
While I found a few resources, none of them quite spoke to my heart.
Six months later, I realised something important. Perhaps the book I had been searching for… was the one I was meant to write.
And so, with Ajax very much in my heart, I began writing Pet Loss & Grief – From Loss to Love.
I released the book in June 2025 and it hit No1 Best Seller on Amazon in 9 categories over night. I cried happy tears to know that my boy’s message is getting out to the world and he was making a difference. He loved supporting other people, helping them, spreading his magic to anyone who wanted to pat him.
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You can purchase a personally signed copy directly from me, with a special dedication written inside the book.
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International readers
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