A Gentle Path Through Grief, Love, and Remembrance
Therapeutic grief support. Your heart dog's legacy deserves to be honored.
Charlie's story became my purpose. Let K9 Hearts help you honor yours.
You Are Not Alone
If you are here, your heart may be carrying something heavy.
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.
“Heart dogs don’t leave us. They simply walk ahead, clearing the path with love from above”
Charlie's Last Walk isn't a pet care guide — it's the raw, honest truth of losing your heart dog, written by someone who understands trauma professionally and grief personally. If you've ever felt like no one truly understands this loss, start reading below. You are not alone.
Charlie’s Last Walk: A Dog Memoir of Healing after Pet Loss
An Excerpt from Charlie's Last Walk
There are dogs... and then there are the rare few who imprint themselves into the rhythm of your heartbeat. The kind of dog who comes along only once in a lifetime, if you're lucky. Sometimes known as our soul dogs. The ones who keep us grounded, centered, and gently pointed toward who we're meant to be. That was Charlie. He was my best friend. My heart dog.
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. The day I had been dreading — praying would never come — had arrived.
I made the call. And then I took him to his favorite place, for one last walk.
Charlie’s Guided Journal for Pet Loss
See How This Journal Understands Your Grief
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
If you're stuck between accepting their death and feeling guilty you stopped fighting... if you're exhausted from everyone saying "at least you gave them a good life" when your heart is shattered... this journal was written for you.
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Read Charlie's Story First →Honor Your Dog's Memory
K9 Hearts offers custom photo art and meaningful keepsakes that celebrate the joy your dog brought into your life. Designed to bring warmth to remembering—not just sadness. Each piece is created with care to honor your unique bond and the beautiful moments you shared.
What you receive:
- High-resolution digital file (suitable for printing up to 16"x20")
- Delivered via email within 5-7 business days
- 2 rounds of revisions included
- Print-ready format
The Classic Memorial Portrait - $67
What you receive:
- Museum-quality artistic rendering
- High-resolution digital file (suitable for printing up to 24"x36")
- Choice of painterly or watercolor style
- Delivered via email within 7-10 business days
- 3 rounds of revisions included
- Print-ready format
The Creative Legacy Portrait - $197
The Forest Healing Portrait ⭐ Our Signature Service - $97
What you receive:
- High-resolution digital file (suitable for printing up to 20"x30")
- Your dog placed in a peaceful forest setting
- Delivered via email within 5-7 business days
- 2 rounds of revisions included
- Print-ready format
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
Paige founded K9 Hearts after experiencing the profound grief of losing her heart dog, Charlie Brown, at just three years old.
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, she 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.
