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.
A Gentle Path Through Grief
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 help you remember your dog - not with sadness - but with love and legacy memories.
You Are Not Alone
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
“Heart dogs don’t leave us. They simply walk ahead, clearing the path with love from above”
This is not just a story about losing a dog.
It's about the moment your world changes,
and the long path back to yourself afterward.
If you have ever felt like no one truly understands the grief of losing a heart dog,
this book was written for you.
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.
A Guided Journal for Healing After Pet Loss
Created for the days when grief has nowhere to go.
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.
Gentle prompts to process grief
Space to remember your dog
Tools to move forward without forgetting
Available formats: Interactive PDF’s 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.
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.
Every portrait is crafted with care,
because every dog deserves to be remembered.
The Classic Memorial Portrait - $97
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 Forest Healing Portrait ⭐ Our Signature Service - $147
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
The End of Paw Prints Legacy Portrait - $247
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
** Includes a permanent placement in the #EOP Legacy Gallery. Because somewhere they deserve to live forever
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, 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.
