Stacy Huddleston, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience supporting individuals and families through grief, loss, and life transitions. She worked in hospice care for six years, where she provided compassionate support to patients and their loved ones during some of life's most difficult moments. She also served as a bereavement coordinator, helping individuals and families navigate the emotional impact of loss and the process of healing.In addition to her hospice and bereavement work, Stacy is the owner of her own counseling practice, where she continues to support clients with compassion, insight, and practical guidance. Her clinical work reflects a deep commitment to helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered as they move through grief and other significant life challenges.Stacy is also a lifelong animal lover and foster caregiver for dogs. Through years of caring for animals, fostering dogs, and experiencing the loss of beloved pets of her own, she has witnessed firsthand the depth of the human animal bond and the profound grief that can follow the loss of a cherished companion.Her work is grounded in the belief that grief is a reflection of love and that healing is possible when loss is met with compassion, validation, and support. Through this book, Stacy offers readers a gentle and practical guide for honoring the memory of their pets while moving toward healing.