Debby has lived with animals nearly all her life and has experienced, many times over, the heartbreak of losing them. She has done ten years' voluntary counselling for human loss with Cruse Bereavement Care and feels particularly concerned for people grieving over a beloved pet, who may feel lonely and isolated and find it more difficult to seek the help they need. Debby produces a newsletter, Departed Friend, which contains relevant articles and tributes to lost pets whose bereaved carers find it comforting and cathartic to remember them in this way. The newsletter is distributed by post or email. It can be viewed on the blogsite http://departedfriend.wordpress.com/. or obtained by emailing Debby has a Diploma in Companion Animal Bereavement Counselling through the Animal Care College, accredited by the National Open College Network (NOCN) and, through Departed Friend, offers face-to-face counselling and support by telephone, letter and email. Debby says: "I was honoured and delighted when EASE asked me to be part of their Preparing for Pet Loss programme. This is such a vitally-needed service and I feel proud to be part of such a great team."