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Dog euthanasia is the hardest decision that one ever will face as a dog owner. Deciding whether to be present for a dog’s final moments can be almost as difficult.
- June 27, 2017
Dog euthanasia is the hardest decision that one ever will face as a dog owner. Deciding whether to be present for a dog’s final moments can be almost as difficult.
Beloved pups who have passed live on in your heart. Here’s how to keep them a part of your holiday celebrations.
- December 22, 2016
Beloved pups who have passed live on in your heart. Here’s how to keep them a part of your holiday celebrations.
To make the most of whatever time you have left with a beloved pet, you must take care of yourself as well.
- November 30, 2016
To make the most of whatever time you have left with a beloved pet, you must take care of yourself as well.
Watch Shai Getzoff’s touching “Six Feet,” which he made after the passing of his family dog, Brandy.
- October 27, 2016
Watch Shai Getzoff’s touching “Six Feet,” which he made after the passing of his family dog, Brandy.
Grant has been my soulmate for more than a decade. As I see the telltale signs of his advancing age, here are the ways I cope with the impending loss.
- September 23, 2016
Grant has been my soulmate for more than a decade. As I see the telltale signs of his advancing age, here are the ways I cope with the impending loss.
My German Shepherd, Lola, and I both lost our mothers to cancer, just eight days apart. The experience brought us closer together as we shared our grief and supported each other.
- September 15, 2016
My German Shepherd, Lola, and I both lost our mothers to cancer, just eight days apart. The experience brought us closer together as we shared our grief and supported each other.
Friends of Emma saved the puppy with sacral agenesis, and his spunky personality made him an social media star. We mourn Bonsai’s passing along with his friends and fans.
- September 8, 2016
Friends of Emma saved the puppy with sacral agenesis, and his spunky personality made him an social media star. We mourn Bonsai’s passing along with his friends and fans.
I recently said goodbye to my dog Rascal. In his honor, I am sharing my private rituals with the hope of helping others.
- August 29, 2016
I recently said goodbye to my dog Rascal. In his honor, I am sharing my private rituals with the hope of helping others.
Ellie had been abused by her previous owner. She flourished by my side, and we spent four wonderful years together.
- August 1, 2016
Ellie had been abused by her previous owner. She flourished by my side, and we spent four wonderful years together.
Gizmo recently passed away, and writing a letter to the Pug who was my soul dog is part of my healing process.
- July 13, 2016
Gizmo recently passed away, and writing a letter to the Pug who was my soul dog is part of my healing process.
We talked to Austin-based musician John Pointer about his cathartic post about Benny’s last moments — and about the illustrated book version in the works.
- May 23, 2016
We talked to Austin-based musician John Pointer about his cathartic post about Benny’s last moments — and about the illustrated book version in the works.
I asked the Seattle-based healer to reach my recently passed German Shepherd, and I believe she connected with her spirit.
- April 27, 2016
I asked the Seattle-based healer to reach my recently passed German Shepherd, and I believe she connected with her spirit.
When the time comes to let your dog go, these tips will help you do right by her.
- April 8, 2016
When the time comes to let your dog go, these tips will help you do right by her.
I talked to several friends, pet parents and professionals alike, who believe in the idea of the Rainbow Bridge and how it helps us when a beloved dog dies.
- March 23, 2016
I talked to several friends, pet parents and professionals alike, who believe in the idea of the Rainbow Bridge and how it helps us when a beloved dog dies.
The 8-year-old dog doesn’t have many days left, and she’s filling them with fun and spreading awareness of hospice shelter and foster dogs.
- March 17, 2016
The 8-year-old dog doesn’t have many days left, and she’s filling them with fun and spreading awareness of hospice shelter and foster dogs.
Holland Oates was taken from us far too soon, but he taught us so much about love and how to open our hearts — even after he was gone.
- January 20, 2016
Holland Oates was taken from us far too soon, but he taught us so much about love and how to open our hearts — even after he was gone.
When a friend’s beloved dog passes, you may not know what to say or do — and what not to — but we can help.
- December 18, 2015
When a friend’s beloved dog passes, you may not know what to say or do — and what not to — but we can help.
We chat with cofounder Sherry Polvinale about the refuge, which has cared for over 100 dogs and cats in its nine years.
- December 4, 2015
We chat with cofounder Sherry Polvinale about the refuge, which has cared for over 100 dogs and cats in its nine years.
We didn’t plan for our home to be Duke’s last, but it was and the time we had with him was meaningful in many ways.
- December 2, 2015
We didn’t plan for our home to be Duke’s last, but it was and the time we had with him was meaningful in many ways.
Thousands are using the hashtag #JeSuisUnChien to pay tribute to the 7-year-old Belgian Shepherd.
- November 19, 2015
Thousands are using the hashtag #JeSuisUnChien to pay tribute to the 7-year-old Belgian Shepherd.
Saying the final goodbye to a pet is always difficult; explaining it to a child can be equally challenging.
- November 11, 2015
Saying the final goodbye to a pet is always difficult; explaining it to a child can be equally challenging.
The talented Bulldog passed away from heart trouble this week, and thousands are taking to Facebook to express their condolences.
- October 29, 2015
The talented Bulldog passed away from heart trouble this week, and thousands are taking to Facebook to express their condolences.
The two dogs sat for Houston photographer Robyn Arouty on Saturday, and their touching portraits remind us to create and capture special memories sooner rather than later.
- October 19, 2015
The two dogs sat for Houston photographer Robyn Arouty on Saturday, and their touching portraits remind us to create and capture special memories sooner rather than later.
If I learned one thing from the night Chilli got hit by a car, it’s that really loving your dogs means training them.
- October 16, 2015
If I learned one thing from the night Chilli got hit by a car, it’s that really loving your dogs means training them.
Jesse was our first child, and I am forever grateful for the the tenderness and thoughtfulness of the vet during his passing.
- October 5, 2015
Jesse was our first child, and I am forever grateful for the the tenderness and thoughtfulness of the vet during his passing.
Louis and I spent eight years together, accompanying each other on life’s adventures. As we drove to the vet one last time, I tried to thank him for everything he’d done for me.
- September 16, 2015
Louis and I spent eight years together, accompanying each other on life’s adventures. As we drove to the vet one last time, I tried to thank him for everything he’d done for me.
Mentioning the Rainbow Bridge is a common way to express sympathy when a pet has died. But for some of us, it’s not a soothing idea.
- September 8, 2015
Mentioning the Rainbow Bridge is a common way to express sympathy when a pet has died. But for some of us, it’s not a soothing idea.
The Jack Russell Terrier saved from an uncertain future at the pound went on to star in commercials and Oscar-nominated movies. He suffered from prostate cancer.
- August 12, 2015
The Jack Russell Terrier saved from an uncertain future at the pound went on to star in commercials and Oscar-nominated movies. He suffered from prostate cancer.
The socialite released old photos of the Chihuahua on Instagram to honor her friend.
- May 14, 2015
The socialite released old photos of the Chihuahua on Instagram to honor her friend.
When my German Shepherd, Hugo, died, it felt like a part of me had been clawed out and torn away. I talked to a pet-loss expert — here’s what she said.
- January 16, 2015
When my German Shepherd, Hugo, died, it felt like a part of me had been clawed out and torn away. I talked to a pet-loss expert — here’s what she said.
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