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Category Archives: Reflections
We Had So Many Plans
“I should have had 10 more years with him.” “She should have had a long life.” “We had so many plans.” Pet owners are all aware that they face having to say “goodbye” at some point. If they are lucky, … Continue reading
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The Guilt of an Unready Heart
I was talking to my dad recently. He is one of the biggest animal lovers I know. He has had animals his entire life. But he and my mom don’t currently have any pets at all. Our family dog Maddy … Continue reading
Merry Nothing
We’ve officially entered “the most wonderful time of the year.” So they say. For many, this season is euphoric. The bright, sparkly lights, the incessant din of cheerful music, the buzz of excitement in the air- it’s magical. Intoxicating. … Continue reading
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You Did A Good Job
You did a good job, human. You did a good job at feeding me. Sometimes it was boring food, and sometimes it was my favorite. But you fed me every day, and that was my favorite time of … Continue reading
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What pets teach us about…Commitment.
In 2007, James Bowen was a drug addict, attempting to recover, living in halfway housing, and trying desperately to make ends meet by busking on the London Streets. He had struggled with homelessness and heroin addiction for many years, and … Continue reading
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What our pets teach us about…Loyalty
Roselle was a special girl. She was of course pretty (is there any dog that isn’t?), and she was of course the sweetest girl that ever was. Roselle was a lab, after all. She had a heart of gold, and … Continue reading
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Phantom Sounds
The jingling of a collar on a wiggly, happy body. The scrape and click of excited little claws on a hardwood floor. The low, soft rumble of a kitty who could not be more content. These sounds are the music … Continue reading
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Debunking the Myths of In-Home Pet Euthanasia
One of the most difficult parts of being a pet owner is when we realize we must say goodbye. It is such a heartbreaking decision to make, and thinking about taking that final trip to the veterinary clinic can be … Continue reading
Debunking the Myths of Pet Cremation
Factual information about pet cremation is often hard to come by. Many misconceptions, incorrect notions, myths, and flat out falsehoods are sometimes circulated, further muddying an already confusing, delicate topic. It is our hope that we can help clear up … Continue reading
Regrets
We had to say goodbye to my girl when she was 14. We had her since she was one, and she was every bit a family member as I was. Her name was Maddy, and she was a big, … Continue reading