Grief Support for Those Who Have
Lost a Heart Dog
With therapeutic guided resources, stories, and memorial art to help honor their legacy.
Charlie's story became my purpose. Let K9 Hearts help you honor yours.
OUR MISSION
A Gentle Path Through Grief
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When Charlie died, the grief was overwhelming. I created K9 Hearts to offer what I needed the most in that moment: understanding, reflection, and a way to honor the dogs who changed our lives forever.
Through stories, therapeutic driven guided journals, and memorial art, K9 Hearts helps you remember your dog - not with sadness - but with love and legacy memories.
YOU ARE SEEN
You Are Not Alone
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Thousands of people carry this grief quietly.
You don't have to.
Grief does not follow rules. It does not follow timelines.
And it does not mean you loved them any less.
Take a breath. You are in the right place.
Meet Charlie
CHARLIE'S JOURNEY
"Heart dogs don't leave us. They simply walk ahead, clearing the path with love from above."
— Paige Cummings, K9 Hearts
Charlie's Last Walk:
A Dog Memoir of Healing after Pet Loss
There are dogs… and then there are the rare few who imprint themselves into the rhythm of your heartbeat. That was Charlie. He was my best friend. He was only three years old. And his body was already failing him.
Nothing prepares you for the moment when the dog who has loved you without condition begins his walk away from this world.
THERAPEUTIC GUIDED JOURNAL
A Guided Journal for Healing After Pet Loss
Created for the days when grief has nowhere to go.
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An Excerpt from Charlie's Last Walk: A Guided Journal for Pet Loss
"Grief doesn't follow a straight line. You don't move neatly from denial to acceptance. Grief doesn't work that way. Instead, you spiral — feeling hope one moment, devastation the next, guilt in the afternoon, gratitude by evening. You might accept the loss on Tuesday and wake up in denial on Wednesday.
That's not failure. That's grief."
— Paige Cummings, from Charlie's Last Walk: A Guided Journal for Pet Loss
Available as interactive PDFs for GoodNotes, Adobe, mobile, tablet & desktop.
Also available in paperback and hardback on Amazon.
Each Path of Grief Is Different.
Grief looks different for everyone.
Some people need words.
Some need quiet reflection.
Some need a way to see their dog again.
That is why K9 Hearts offers stories, journals, and memorial art —
so you can choose the path that helps you most.
LEGACY ART STUDIO
Honor Your Dog’s Legacy
Some dogs leave paw prints that never fade. These memorial portraits are created
to celebrate the life, spirit, and love your dog gave you.
Each piece begins with your dog’s photo and is carefully transformed using custom AI artistry and a dedicated design process. No two memories are ever the same. Every portrait is crafted to reflect love, warmth, and connection.
ABOUT K9 HEARTS
About K9 Hearts
K9 Hearts was born from the deepest grief of losing a heart dog.
With a B.S. in Psychology and M.A. in Forensic Psychology, plus nearly 30 years of experience working with children and families through crisis, trauma, and loss, Paige brings both professional expertise and deep personal understanding to every aspect of K9 Hearts.
Based in Port Orchard, Washington, K9 Hearts offers compassionate memorial services and grief support specifically designed for those navigating the loss of a beloved dog, honoring both the relationship and the magnitude of the loss.
