MEDIA RELEASE
October 2010
Research shows the death of a pet can be as heartbreaking as a death in the family
Dr Katrina Warren establishes new web resource for pet lovers
Recent research from the UK which reported that a third of dog and cat owners found the death
of their pet as heartbreaking as a death in the family1
convinced Dr Katrina Warren that grieving
pet owners need greater support. Dr Warren developed an interactive, non-commercial
Pet lovers can create tributes to their pets, share information and stories with others, get advice
and information on grief as well as links to professional assistance for those who want additional
support.
“My own grief when Toby died earlier this year was overwhelming but so many people
contacted me to say how much they loved him and to recall the bond they had shared with their
own pets,” Katrina says.
“So many people said they felt they had no support when their pet died and they were still
finding it hard to move forward, months or years after their pet had died.
celebrates the lives of our pets. The site’s main focus is on acknowledging and respecting the
deep love that people have for their pets,” says Katrina.
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Dr Warren is available for interview, please contact Jill Calder 03 9654 8098 or 0419 508 597
Webfirm (webfirm.com) is a specialist in online marketing and web design for small to medium business and
The Our Wonderful Pets project provided Webfirm with the opportunity launch a new social networking
platform that allows online communities to interact through engaging dialogue and content.
Visit webfirm.com for more details and information.
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