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Elder and End of Life Articles

Luna-Belle's final farewell: How we honour pets who have passed on, and why it matters

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/luna-belle-memorial-pet-funeral-1.6311220?fbclid=IwAR3iQQ3i75DmcZ2HGK1nswov-6N25L6qcrETtnI9-1uzRcUWQVFTn7Lr...

Senior Pets Indoor Footing Problem Solved

Most dogs, I like to think, have tales to tell, along with their tails to wag.  I imagine my old girl, if she were human, as sitting splay-legged ...
Psychology Today - Getting Over Rover: Why Our Grief Over a Dog is so Intense

Psychology Today - Getting Over Rover: Why Our Grief Over a Dog is so Intense

This article offers some insights on why we grieve long and hard for our animals.   Written by Frank T. McAndrew Ph.D.   My wife and I recently w...
Writings

Writings

A couple of my favourite, beautiful, and wise words of comfort and affirmation.   "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains ...