The Furever Forest

Where love for your soulmate pet lives on furever.

Hi there, I'm Paige Rechtman.

I'm a Licensed Psychotherapist, bereaved pet parent, and Founder of the Furever Forest.

And this here is my beloved soul-creature-kitty, Squiggles, who sadly passed away in June of 2023 and is the inspiration for this community.

If you have found yourself here, I am SO very sorry for your loss.

Saying goodbye to a pet is one of the most devastating life experiences you can go through. And it takes a lot of time to process the loss.

Sadly many people in our world don't acknowledge the loss of an animal as significant. They expect you to move on quickly, or not be sad at all.

However, I have learned that there are in fact quite a lot of people out there who get it.

And I have been shocked by how healing it is to connect with strangers on the internet who understand the depth of a very special, one-of-a-kind, human-animal bond. Because they have had one too.

I would be so honored if you choose the Furever Forest as part of your healing journey. Here, the memories you have with your beloved soulmate pet will live on furever.

If your pet has passed away, and you:

feel like you have nowhere to go to talk about your pet and be supported
are grief-stricken, struggling to function, or have tearful outbursts when thinking about your pet
feel like you shouldn’t be as sad as you are and worried the pain will never ease
are struggling to adjust to your new routine or function like usual without your pet by your side
still see your pet out of the corner of your eye, call out to them, or go to feed them before realizing they aren’t there
feel completely lost and without any sense of purpose without them
can't find the time to let yourself grieve

The Furever Forest offers a safe space for you to heal from the loss of your pet.

Some kind words from our Members:

"After 13 years, I lost my best friend, and doggy soul mate. After trying to do it alone, I decided to join the Furever Forest. My life changed again. I shared Koda’s and my story; the group’s outpouring of love and support was what I needed. Paige, thank you for this group. It has been there when I need it. No judgment; shared stories, crying, hugs and continued support. I don’t know how I would be doing without our community. Sending love and peace to all on this site and the Furever Forest."

- Mark F., Honoring Koda

"When you are hurting and distraught from pet loss, you tend to desperately look for support from like minded people. Paige encourages us to share our thoughts on many different levels. Not just our grief but happy memories, reflection and things we have learned along the way. She also encourages us to post pics of our beloved animal companions which for me, was like honoring Luke every time and that was powerful. I truly believe this has played a part in my healing. There's so much good information available to us. I specifically have enjoyed the live sessions when we can gather and discuss issues regarding grief and healing."

- Jennifer P., Honoring Luke

If these statements resonate, you'd be a great fit for our animal-loving community:

Your beloved soulmate pet has passed away and the pain of loss has been devastating.
You describe your relationship to your pet as one-of-a-kind, irreplaceable, a member of your family, or your soulmate.
You have tried finding relief by joining online groups and are now looking for more intimate support, along with a soft space to land on hard days.
You find social media to be noisy and overwhelming and prefer a more intimate and private community setting.
You want to prioritize your mental health and are drawn to like-minded people who value emotional depth and open-heartedness.
Holistic, creative, and spiritual methods of healing resonate with you.
You desire to connect with others who understand your pain and will never rush you to move forward from this loss before you’re ready

The grief you're experiencing is so intense because it is also a testament to the insurmountable amount of love you have for your soulmate pet.

And that love does not go away when your pet's soul transitions into the next realm. It is very much alive inside of you, and always will be.

The Furever Forest is a space to express that love so you can move through your grief and do what your pet wants you to do - find ways to live your life as fully as possible until the day you are reunited once again.

When you join the Furever Forest, you will:

Adopt new insights and tools to manage your grief symptoms
Feel supported by a community of animal lovers who get it
Dedicate time to process your grief and ensure the memories of your pet are never forgotten
Prioritize Self-care and self-compassion as you continuously heal
Find ways to stay connected to the love you have with your pet, furever

Upcoming Monthly Themes:

October 2024: Releasing Guilt and Regret

November2024: Preparing for the Holidays

December2024: Reflection and Renewal

January 2025: Mindfulness in Grief

February2025: Honoring the Love

March 2025: Making Meaning

April 2025: The Power of Words & Poetry

What you get:

Furever Forest Founding Members Plan

($25/month for a limited time):

Live Group Support Sessions every month with Licensed Therapist, Paige Rechtman
Creative Healing Workshop focused on a new theme every month
Prompts to help you remember and celebrate your beloved pet
A supportive community of like-minded animal lovers who understand your grief
A forum to ask questions, seek guidance, share memories, vent, cry, scream - whatever you need to express
A library of pet grief resources to help you cope with your loss, including: "Navigating the First Month Without Your Pet," "Getting Through Hard Days," "Recognizing Signs From Your Pet," and more
A soft space to land and find comfort as you grieve your pet, 24/7
A space to post a tribute of your beloved pet and share it with friends & family

Please reach out to me if you have any questions about joining at [email protected].

I hope you'll join us in the Forest.