Banbury dog boarding business raising awareness of dog bereavement in Dog Remembrance Month

Local dog boarding specialists, Barking Mad Banbury are supporting Dog Remembrance Month by providing a platform for people who are suffering dog bereavement.

Owner, Andrea Cawley, said: “Our aim is to raise awareness of dog remembrance month and bring together those who are grieving for their beloved pet. Dogs are members of the family, so it’s totally normal to grieve when they pass as you would with a human family member.”

Barking Mad Dog Care has been working closely with a network of dog lovers and owners for the past 20 years.

Barking Mad launched a Facebook support group called Dog Bereavement and Rainbow Bridge Remembrance to provide a platform for bereaved dog owners to remember and celebrate the lives of their beloved pets, as well as being a place for members to offer support to others in similar situations.

Bereaved dog owners often find companionship by becoming a Barking Mad host, when the time is right for them. Hosts care for dogs when their owners are away on holiday, with 24/7 support and without the emotional commitment of owning another dog if the time isn’t quite right.

Rachel Stewart, managing director of Barking Mad, said: “Becoming a Barking Mad dog sitting host gives bereaved dog parents an opportunity to care for a variety of loving dogs without the emotion of owning their own dog again.

"Our network of host families find comfort in caring for a dog short time for companionship and temporarily fill the dog shaped hole in their lives.”

To learn more about becoming a Barking Mad host contact Andrea Cawley on 01295 477295.