ABOUT US

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Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here, ready to learn about our story.
Where to begin without making this dull?.

I’m Ellie—proud human (or hooman) to Tao, Lucille Ball, and Chili Flake. I go by they/them. My love for hedgehogs, dogs, and other pets is boundless, and while I’d adopt them all if I could, life’s realities limit me to giving the best care to the few who have chosen me as their hooman.

This blog was born in memory of my beloved companions: Theo, Lou, Cici, and J the Labrador Retriever. Their lives, and the love they gave, inspired me to create this space, where I can honor their memories through heartfelt posts about their adventures and the joy they brought to my life.

Not everyone connects with pets, and that’s okay. But for those who do, losing them is a profound experience. In the pet community, we call this “crossing the rainbow bridge.” Grief affects everyone differently, but I want to transform that pain into something beautiful—just as my precious angels taught me. Love doesn’t discriminate, and each grieving journey is unique. I hope our stories can open your heart to both the past memories and ongoing adventures with my current companions.My Pet Grieving Journey

How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.

Winnie the Pooh

My Pet Grieving Journey

It all started back in 2006 when I received two diamondback terrapins as a Christmas gift. I named them Turtle 1 and Turtle 2 (simple names, but fitting!). No one in my family or friends knew how to tell their sexes apart. Turtle 1 and Turtle 2 lived with us for many years, until one rainy day, Turtle 2 made a bold escape, which led to a tragic accident. That was my first real experience with pet grief.Present Day

My journey with pets begin back in 2006 when I was gifted a pair of diamondback terrapin as a Christmas gift. I named him Turtle 1 and Turtle 2 (pretty straight forward name) right? It was silly, but no one in my family or my circle of friends knew how to tell apart their sex.

Turtle 1 and Turtle 2 continued to live with my family and I for a long time until one day it rained pretty heavily and that was when Turtle 2 decided to escape. Sadly, Turtle 2 sustained pretty bad injuries from the escape and the fall and passed away shortly after their escapade. And that was my first encounter of grieving for pets.

Present Day –

Since then, I’ve said goodbye to several redneck terrapins, my childhood dog J, and my first hedgehog, Theo. I know this list will grow as I continue sharing my heart with more pets, but for now, I invite you to explore the colorful adventures of my fur angels and the indelible paw prints they’ve left on my heart.

Pets are not for everyone. And I couldn’t agree with this statement.

And when pets passed or within the pet/animal community, we refer to this as “crossing the rainbow bridge”, it affects some more than others would like to admit.

I’d like to transform this grief into something beautiful, just like how my precious angels have taught me. Love doesn’t discriminate and every grieving journey is different. I hope our stories can open you mind to our past and current adventures together!

Love and hedgehugs,
Ellie (Q), the caretaker