Category: Pet Loss
Posted on November 3, 2014
Caring for Our Pets and Ourselves at the End of Their Lives
If ever you’ve lost a beloved pet, or you are close to losing one, I think this piece will resonate with you. My friend, Susan Shannon, who lives and works in California, is the author. She is an… Read More
Posted on September 15, 2013
Needing to Vent
Traveling home in the dark last night along a two-lane road near my home I drove into some fog. My response was to slow down which is what I think allowed me to somehow swerve and miss the… Read More
Posted on July 8, 2012
Hospice Care for Pets
Over the years I’ve counseled many thousands of clients as they’ve struggled with end-of-life decision making for their pets. For many of those years, clients who expressed opposition to humane euthanasia for moral, philosophical, emotional, or religious reasons… Read More
Posted on April 1, 2011
Dogs and Mushrooms: A Potentially Lethal Mix
I remember the sad sinking feeling I experienced last August as I read an email from my friend Diana Gerba. Seeing her email in my inbox initially prompted excitement- oh goodie, more photos and stories about Donato,… Read More
Updated on August 24, 2010
A Naked Lady
It’s natural to assume that the grief associated with pet loss is a purely post-mortem event. Not true. For many, the grieving process begins the minute they receive a serious or scary diagnosis, even if the animal has… Read More
Posted on July 13, 2009
Dogs, the Opiate of the Masses
I facilitate a Client Support Group at my veterinary hospital. We meet regularly to provide support for those struggling emotionally with the illness or loss of a beloved four-legged family member. The last session had most of us… Read More
Posted on June 16, 2009
A Gift From Alice!
A woman named Alice recently sent an email via my website asking me for guidance. Her veterinarian had recommended dental cleaning for her seven-year-old Shiba Inu (an adorable breed) named Posey. While Alice was in agreement that the… Read More
Posted on June 9, 2009
Please Joe, Say it Isn’t So
My heart aches today for Joe Camp. Although you may not recognize his name, chances are you’ve heard of Benji, the adorable dog of movie fame. Benji was Joe’s creation. Joe recently wrote a wonderful book called Soul… Read More
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