Pet Health Blog
Many human foods are toxic to animals and can pose severe health risks if ingested. Let’s walk through some common foods that your furry friends should avoid and learn what to do if they accidentally indulge in something they can’t have.
Dealing with Guilt
Guilt is a cognitive or an emotional experience that occurs when a person believes—accurately or not—that he or she has violated a moral standard, and bears significant responsibility for that violation.
Last Photos
Last March, I received an email from a woman named Kristin. She was writing to introduce herself and request an informational interview to talk about pet loss support and to offer her unique services as a hospice photographer.
Lonny, Jingle Bear, and the Season of Magic
My friend, Deb shared this story of holiday magic with me and I was so touched as I often am by the amazing stories of love and loss and hope that I have the honor to hear from people.
Keeping your Hands in Fur: Part 2
After losing my dog Shaygala, suddenly, and at an early age of 5, from an extremely aggressive and deadly leukemia, on October 22nd, 2012, I knew that the road of my emotional recovery ahead would be a very long and difficult one, having been through this crippling kind of loss of my animal companions twice before in the past 9 years.
Keeping your Hands in Fur: Part 1
I believe people who deeply mourn the loss of their animal companions were lucky and blessed to have experienced a deep, amazing bond. That strong bond provided a myriad of gifts and benefits, emotional, social and physical.
A Photo Treasury of Memorials
People often send me photos of how they memorialize a beloved pet that has passed. Each photo is touching and inspiring. I love hearing about and seeing the unique, beautiful and meaningful way people memorialize their companion animals.
