Pet Loss

Dealing with Pet Loss
"It’s just a dog.” These four words can be devastating for anyone who owns a special-needs animal, especially when their loved one has just been diagnosed with a life-altering or –ending disease. It is hard enough for owners of such special dogs to handle and live with the day-to-day aspects of their pet’s special condition without being invalidated for their pain or grief by their friends and family. (more)

Ten Ways to deal with Loss
1. Get enough sleep, food, and exercise. Dr. Lane says, "If we're no good to ourselves, we're no good to our pets or family members." (more)

Dogs go to heaven
I’m a bit nervous. You see I can’t resist a good steak. Broiled, flame-licked, barbecued goodness. Smothered in onions and mushrooms, or slathered in butter and garlic before going under or over the fire, simply the savory smell makes me giddy. But I’m more than a little worried that, after I’ve lived my fully carnivorous life, I will walk up to the pearly gates (more)