The decision to get a new pet can be wonderful and exciting but it can also be challenging to decide when it is the right time for you. This workshop will offer participants the chance to talk about their concerns, hopes, fears and questions related to choosing a new pet.

It’s never easy to lose a pet, and when you consider them, as we do, a member of the family, the loss can be difficult and extremely sad. The HSHV and Blue Dog Counseling have partnered to provide a series of classes on preparing for and dealing with the loss of a pet.

Cōlleen O’Brien, founder of Blue Dog Counseling, is facilitating the evenings which began in April, 2011. Cōlleen is an expert at developing creative therapeutic interventions to support individuals, couples, families, and other groups. Her personal commitment to animal welfare, her own experience as a devoted pet owner, and a passion for supporting people led her to create Blue Dog Counseling. Cōlleen is dedicated to providing a safe, open, and creative space for discussion. A place where you can take time for yourself in the midst of everything else you have going on.