Paws In Peace is about celebrating your pets life. I wanted to create a space for people to give these remarkable animals and family members the respect they truly deserve.

The idea for Paws In Peace first came to me when our President Michael D Higgins’ much loved dog Síoda passed away in September 2020. It seemed the nation came together to express their condolences through many media outlets. While this was amazing and heart warming it was apparent that for most people who lose a pet there was nowhere for people to come together and offer messages of kindness and support.
By creating a platform like Paws In Peace it means that every person who loses a pet from their life can not only create a tribute for them online but everyone can pay respect to the passed animal, as we would for family members. I hope this would allow us all to celebrate the wonderful life our pets give us, give condolences in a respectful way and provide support during times of grief.

I will continue to work closely with relevant businesses, charities and services carefully selected for quality and personal touches from like minded people, to hopefully provide support and comfort to all who may be affected by the loss of a pet.

Thank you to all who choose to share their stories with us. I would also like to thank the Arás an Uachtaráin for allowing me to use this photo of President Higgins with Síoda. Lastly, I would like to dedicate this website to my husband Alistair and daughter Aoife as well as our furry friends Binx and Willow. They show the importance of the love we share with our pets, and lift our hearts no matter what life throws at us.

Aine Michie,
Founder of PawsInPeace.ie