Disenfranchised Grief: Honoring Pet Loss Like It Matters | with Koryn Greespan

Pet loss and grief are rarely spoken about with the seriousness they deserve. When a beloved dog dies, many people find themselves lying to their employer, suppressing their heartbreak, or being told it's time to "just get another one." This conversation with Koryn Greenspan explores why grief for our animals is so misunderstood, what anticipatory grief really means, and how we can honour the bond that continues long after goodbye. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why pet loss often hits harder than losing a human, and why that's completely valid What anticipatory grief is and how recognising it can help you prepare emotionally for end of life The term "disenfranchised grief" and why society still doesn't fully acknowledge the toll pet loss takes How companies are slowly beginning to offer bereavement leave for pets and why that matters for your mental health and financial wellbeing What to do if you're struggling with guilt or the feeling that your dog's passing didn't honour their life How to navigate getting another dog after loss, and why that decision is far more complicated than people think Why grief is love and loss coexisting, and how you learn to move with it, not move on from it A FAVOURITE MOMENT "We are their entire everything. There is no way that that relationship can't affect you in a different way." — Koryn ABOUT KORYN GREENSPAN Koryn is the founder of The Parted Paw, a Toronto-based pet loss and grief support company helping pet parents navigate one of the most overlooked forms of loss. A Certified Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist and Certified End-of-Life Pet Doula, Koryn supports individuals, families, couples, and workplaces through anticipatory grief, active loss, and life after goodbye. Her work is grounded, compassionate, and practical, offering people the language and permission to grieve openly while honouring the bond that endures beyond goodbye. CONNECT WITH KORYN GREENSPAN Website: https://www.thepartedpaw.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koryn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepartedpaw_griefsupport/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepartedpaw?lang=en CONNECT WITH SOUL TOUCHED BY DOGS To find out more about Soul Touched by Dogs, visit https://soultouchedbydogs.com And if you're a dog lover who's also building a business - or just want a calmer, happier dog - come find us at fetchhappystore.com. Happy dogs, thriving businesses, and a community that gets both.