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In Memory of

Pablo and Nellie

About
I had no idea it would hurt this deeply. In fact, the loss of Pablo and Nellie, exactly one month apart, took my breath away... I didn't know where to turn for help with my grief. Whether sudden or the result of a lengthy illness, the loss of a pet may leave us overwhelmed with grief. Beyond the Paw Print Productions, L.L.C. was created to achieve three important objectives. Three ObjectivesThe first objective of Beyond the Paw Print is to provide a support group for those grieving the loss or anticipated loss of their animal companions. Attendees will find their experiences and feelings validated in a safe and supportive environment. Please see the Support Group page of this website for further details. Please visit the Resource page and find a list of websites and a variety of book titles on grief, healing and reconciliation. The second objective for creating Beyond The Paw Print is to dialogue with Veterinary hospital clinicians and staff about the pet loss process and the needs of grieving clients. Through my own pet loss experience, I discovered a gap existed in otherwise excellent veterinary care. This gap impacted grieving clients - some of whom seek support and validation... Beyond the Paw Print. As a result, I developed a training program for Veterinary clinicians to better assess and serve their pet loss clients. Please visit the In-Service page for further details. In addition, I learned that clients are not the only ones experiencing grief over their animal companions. Veterinary professionals experience distress and grief associated with end of life patients and euthanasia. These emotions are often stifled. Please visit the Vet Professional page for information about on-site support group sessions.The third objective is to provide emotional and spiritual support for the client grieving the loss or anticipated loss of a beloved animal companion. In my role as a human hospital chaplain, I realized the need veterinary hospital chaplaincy is equally important. Please visit the Vet Chaplaincy page for more details.
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Founders

Page 2 Co-founder Micky Golden Moore, Ph.D., M.S.H.P. spent thirty years as an adjunct university instructor and consultant in the area of Communication Studies. From the United States to the United Kingdom, Micky instructed students in public speaking, speech writing, and interpersonal communication. As a communication skills consultant, she has worked with a variety of professionals - from automotive plant employees to high ranking executives. Her enthusiasm for teaching led students to discover that they can indeed transform their communication skills...from the mundane to the memorable. Micky has always derived great satisfaction from her work in the field of communication, however, two significant losses altered the direction of her work.The loss of her father, Louis H. Golden, from cancer and her mother, Sylvia Golden, three years later from cardiac arrest, left her overwhelmed with grief. Micky was very fortunate to have a circle of support that included close friends, family including nieces Sabra and Sydney, step-son Ryan, and most of all her husband, Bud as she worked her way out of the abyss of grief toward transformation. She discovered a passion for patient care and entered a master's degree program in Hospice Education and Bereavement Studies (MSHP) at Madonna University. During the course of her studies, her two cats of eighteen years, Pablo and Nellie passed away. Micky and her husband received a memento from the veterinary hospital for which they were very grateful: Pablo and Nellie's paw prints set in clay. However, Beyond the Paw Print, they grieved in isolation, unaware of resources or materials that might have validated their grief and helped them heal. As a result, Micky co-founded Beyond the Paw Print Productions, L.L.C. Beyond The Paw Print: Transforming The Pet Loss Process, is a support group geared toward anyone who has lost, or anticipates the loss, of their animal companion. In addition to facilitating this support group, Micky has developed a series of In-Service presentations for veterinary personnel. Micky trains veterinary personnel to recognize the unique needs of pet loss clients and provide methods with which to better serve them, Beyond the Paw Print.With a desire to better understand and support her clients, Micky completed five units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and presently works as a nondenominational chaplain at a local human hospital where she offers spiritual and emotional support to patients, family members and staff. She realized that veterinary hospital staff and clients have similar needs and is very happy to offer these services when requested. Please see the Vet Chaplaincy page for more details.
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Page 3 Co-founder Timothy Carlson, captures the central idea of a project and exceeds the expectations of his clients. Having lived in Africa, Costa Rica, and Mexico, Timothy is fully bilingual. As a result, he brings a cross cultural sophistication, understanding and compassion to each of his video projects. His computer experience encompasses eight years of experimenting, exploring, and learning how to use them most efficiently. For over three and a half years, he has also run a computer consulting and tech support business, Carlson Computer Consulting. Timothy's primary role at Beyond The Paw Print Productions is to produce the multimedia presentations and handle all technical aspects of the business. Timothy is currently studying International Business at Seattle Pacific University. As part of his goal to explore other countries and cultures around the world, he spent three weeks of the summer of 2010 in and around Tokyo, Japan. In the autumn of 2010, he interned with the African Chamber of Commerce for the Pacific Northwest. In addition, Timothy continues to build his computer consulting business, serving a wide variety of clients in the Seattle and Detroit metro area. For the fall semester of 2011, he will be studying abroad in Chengdu, China.
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TIMOTHY CARLSON

MICKY GOLDEN MOORE

Support Groups

Page 1 Beyond the Paw Print Support Group: Transforming the Pet Loss ProcessAre you being faced with unexpected end-of-life decisions about your animal companion? Perhaps you find yourself distraught and unresolved over the loss of your animal companion. The depth of your grief takes your breath away and you may feel inconsolable. Well meaning friends, family or colleagues may not understand these feelings and just want you to feel better. So, you grieve in silence and isolation. However, you are not alone. With the help of a new pet loss support group, healing and reconciliation are possible. You can transform your grief. Take the first step: telephone or email now to reserve your space. Together we will embark on a journey toward healing. When: The Second Monday of Every Month 2012: Jan 9, Feb 13, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug 13, Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10 Time: 7pm - 9pm. Come early (6:30pm) to review the books, hand-outs and brochures on the Beyond the Paw Print Resource Tables.Where: Orchard United Methodist Church 30450 Farmington Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 This group is NOT affiliated with any religious institutions.Bring: A photo or other memento of your animal companion to share with the group.RSVP: Please email or telephone to reserve your space. Advance reservations are required to ensure adequate space. Last minute reservations will be accepted too! Email: mgmoore_beyondthepawprint.com or Phone: 248.701.2345Fee: Free of charge. Donations will be gratefully accepted.Facilitator: Dr. Micky Golden Moore, grief support facilitator. Nondenominational Hospital Chaplain.
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Vet Chaplaincy
Veterinary Chaplaincy ServicesChaplains provideEmotional SupportSpiritual SupportGrief Supportthat isNon-judgmentalCalm and AttentiveCompassionateNondenominationalConfidentialOur chaplain services include:On-Call support for you during your animal companion ermergencyAttending veterinary appointmentsAttending euthanasia appointmentsFacilitating Memorial ServicesFor further information or to schedule an appointment please visit the Contact page.For the Vet Professional:On-call support is also provided for veterinary staff experiencing the emotional duress and grief associated with euthanasia. Please see Vet Professional page for further information.
Resources
Join us on FacebookBeyond the Paw Print - A Pet Loss Support GroupBeyond the Paw Print - A Support Group For Veterinary Professionals MediaK9 Magazine - Coping With The Death of a Dog: A Springboard to Change (with a section on Beyond the Paw Print)Featured in the Farmington Press - Beyond the Paw Print supports those grieving petsDetroit Jewish News article on the Beyond The Paw Print Support GroupMicky's Article on Transforming Grief Page 5, in the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement NewsletterMicky's Article on Pet Loss Support Groups in the Paws to Remember NewsletterWebsitesAssociation for Pet Loss and BereavementAuthor Dr. Betty J. CarmackCentering Corporation and Grief Digest MagazineColorado State UniversityDiane Melkus Pet PortraitsDogs I Have KnownGood Grief Pet LossIn Memory of PetsMichigan State University - Pet Loss HotlineNew Hope CenterNikki Hospice Foundation for PetsPaw Print Post (USA Today)Pet Grief Support and Candle CeremonyPetLoss.netPets Everlasting Vet RatingsRainbow Bridge PoemThe National Institue for Trauma and Loss in ChildrenVet RatingzWashington State University

Books

In-Service
In-Service Presentations for Veterinary Practice Personnel:Extending Pet Loss Services Beyond the Paw Print In-Service content will include:Defining the termsStaff perspectiveClient perspectiveSelf Assessment:Comfort level with lossManaging loss at the practiceGroup Work:Brainstorming session: Pet loss services Review Resource table: Instructor provided materials, pet loss books, websites, handouts, and moreIn-Service Conclusion:Review key conceptsWrap-up EvaluationsAll our events are customizable to your specific needs. Contact us for more information.

Communication Challenges in Veterinary Care: Breaking Bad NewsIn-Service content will include:What's challenging about the way we break bad news?Listen to the verbal and nonverbal messages of your clientSeven step strategy for breaking the newsStepping outside the seven step strategyCreate a strategy that works for youGroup Work:Practice breaking newsPresentationsFeedbackIn-Service Conclusion:Review key conceptsWrap up EvaluationsAll our events are customizable to your specific needs. Contact us for more information.
Vet Professionails Beyond the Paw Print For Veterinary Professionals: Healing and Renewal for CaregiversHaving been a client of a local veterinary hospital for twenty years, the staff has always been caring and compassionate, particularly when it came to animal euthanasia. I never considered that the veterinary staff might feel distressed. I never questioned how they might or might not manage their own grief until I was contacted by a local veterinarian seeking support for one of her veterinary technicians. As I began to investigate this area, I learned that many veterinary staff members experience emotional, physical and spiritual responses to this aspect of their work. Dr. David Whitten, of Hilldale Veterinary Hospital states: "After 38 years as a veterinarian, I still love what I do. The down side is that as pet care givers, my team and I need to cope with and frequently assist in the process of losing a beloved pet. I look forward to interacting with a group of likeminded professionals that will share in this devastating experience and help us heal by celebrating the value of our contribution to the bond between pets and people." Dr. Whitten and Hilldale Veterinary Hospital has been a tremendous supporter of Beyond the Paw Print and my pet loss support group. It is my hope that other veterinary practices will develop an interest in this subject and seek a complementary consultation. Beyond the Paw Print support group session(s) are designed to support and reinvigorate staff affected by the grief experienced from the two of the most challenging aspects of this profession: euthanasia and bereft clientele. Let's look at these issues together and identify ways that your practice can become even more effective. I am able to create an atmosphere where veterinary staff will find a safe, confidential space to share issues, emotions and stories. I believe that the opportunity to come together to identify and discuss these issues will bring the results you seek: renewed energy, clarity, and emotional centering for the very important work you do with animals, clients and colleagues. Please contact us for further information.

Advisory Board

Pet Loss Clients The following are the members of the Beyond the Paw Print advisory board.Jennifer W. Cote, Attorney at law Department Chair, Paralegal Studies Madonna University Monica DelSignoreEntrepreneurRev David KochSpiritual Care and Education CenterSid KorpiAuthor, Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet LossPatty Merlo, M.P.M.Spiritual DirectionCarl Moore, Global Director of Financial ControlsFord Motor Company Paul Nguyen, Ph.D. Spiritual Care Counselor, Karmanos Hospice
Kelly Rhoades, Ph.D. Department Chair, Hospice Education Madonna University Kiirsti Sharp, Practice Manager Hilldale Veterinary Hospital Dorothy Snyder, LMSW Bridgewood Clinic Leslie Swayze, LVT, Sr. Vet Nurse, Hilldale Veterinary Hospital David Whitten, DVM Hilldale Veterinary Hospital

Testimonials
It's been three years since Shamrock, our Irish Wolfhound, died of cancer and I can still recall the pain I felt after his death. It was sudden, and I could have used a support group like the one Micky Golden Moore is starting March 9, at Orchard United Methodist Church in Farmington Hills" Linda Chomin, reporter Observer Eccentric, March 1, 2009Grieving pet owners often experience difficulty identifying a forum for griefs expression. Beyond the Paw Printwas created in response to this unspoken grief, providing just that forum for individuals who have lost a beloved pet. Here they will find support, acceptance, information and valuable resources to assist in the process of healing. This is a long overdue effort in our society as we begin to mature in our understanding that loss of an animal companion needs to be acknowledged as real. Validation of this very special bond is growing because of the efforts of those behind the scenes at Beyond the Paw Print. Kudos to its creators! Kelly Rhoades, Ph.D., Chair and Professor Hospice and Palliative Studies Madonna University Livonia, MichiganAs a veterinary care giver, my practice has been blessed by enjoying Dr. Golden Moore as a pet owning client, and teacher of all things having to do with the significance of pets in our lives. Her personal relationship with the animals in her life is exemplary and inspirational. My entire veterinary team has benefited from Dr. Golden Moore's insight of the bond between pets and people, and helping us to learn how to help owners deal with the loss of their companion. We are a better hospital as a result of our relationship with Dr. Golden Moore. Dr. DJ Whitten Hilldale Veterinary Hospital Southfield, MichiganI lost the love of my life, Cervantes, in November 2009. I thought my world had come to an end and didn't know how to move on without seeing his wonderful face for the rest of my life. Although my family members said kind words and were emotionally there for me, I didn't feel as though I could open up fully and express just how this cat affected my life. I decided to look online for a pet loss support group and came upon Beyond the Paw Print. Micky Moore who heads up the group immediately understood how emotionally devastated I was and invited me to meet with her and the other attendees. I immediately felt that I was with others who felt the same way as I did; my cat wasn't just a pet, he was my baby, my friend, my companion, my soulmate and like alot of ways, my child. These were other people who I didn't feel embarrassed around and felt completely comfortable when I cried my heart out. There were so many things I could say in the group that I could never say around my best of friends or my family; maybe they might think I was losing it or just wanted me to move on. I promise you that whatever you're feeling and not saying out loud, you can say here and no one will think you're crazy, they're empathic and supportive. I have made really good friends and we take comfort that we are there for each other. Laura Quinn Royal Oak, MI

I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me through the darkest time of my life. Jake was my life. My best friend. My companion. My joy. He always greeted me with a waggy tail and made even a tough day at work sooooo much better when I got home. He comforted me when I was sad and gave the best kisses in the world. Loosing him left me empty, lonely, sad and with a heart ache that I can't even begin to put into words. My life was suddenly empty. Going home, one of my favorite things to do, I suddenly dreaded. The house was so empty. So quite. My daily routine I had come to love so much was drastically changed. I didn't know where to turn. Family and friends supported me but didn't understand the depth of the loss I was experiencing. While seaching on line for support groups, I came across Beyond the Paw Print. This beautiful, encouraging, open, support group gave me courage to move forward, when I was ready, one step at a time. You also helped me gain strength to express my feelings with no judgement or criticisim. The love and support you gave me each month helped my heart to heal, and helped me to open it up to love again. Knowing there are others out there that are going thru the same loss and feelings as I was, helped me validate the feelings I had. Thank you for your love, encouragement, beautiful spirit and friendship. I am forever thankful that my angel in heaven brought you and Beyond the Paw Print into my life. God Bless you for reaching out and helping all of us who have experienced the pain of loosing a precious furbaby. In memory of my best friend Jake, Sue GuthrieI found Micky at a time when I was at such a low point in my life, I thought I'd never be the same. I had Bugsey for 7 years when an incident occurred and a court deemed him "vicious" and as a result, he had to be "put down." As time wore on, I just sank deeper and deeper into a black hole of depression. I couldn't say his name, look at his pictures, I wouldn't even go out of my house except for work. Just when I thought it was time to seek help for myself, an article appeared in the Farmington Observer about this lady who was having a meeting about grief support if you've lost a pet. After a lengthy conversation with this wonderful woman, I joined her group that week. I cannot tell you how Micky and this group have made a difference in my life. To be allowed to feel and express real and true feelings and emotions to those who can truly understand; is life changing. I began to feel a burden lifting off my heart with every meeting. I can now talk freely about my love, smile and laugh at his pictures, reminisce about the crazy things he did, and revisit our times in my heart, all because Micky took the time to listen without judging, talk without preaching, and guide without pushing. She was a beacon in my darkest hour, and I mean this with all my heart, THAT IS SOMETHING ONLY A TRUE PET LOSER COULD UNDERSTAND!! In the beginning, I would panic at the thought of missing a meeting. These days, I go to support the efforts of a great woman who helped me to find my strength and the courage to love my dog exactly the same in death as in life no matter what anyone else says or thinks! I could not be the person I am today without the help of Micky and Beyond the Paw Print. Mikki Stein Southfield, MI
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