Animals in institutional and professional environments give a lot of healing benefits. They are used as service animals in high-stress work environments, service animals, and therapy animals. But what about personal pets in hospitals? I keep seeing social media posts labeled, “Should dogs be allowed to visit their owners in the hospital?” While almost everyone […]
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“Get over it! It was just a dog” is one of the most dismissive, contemptuous phrases one can utter when you share your grief. I go into depth about this statement in detail.
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When a loved pet dies, many people struggle with the question, “When is the right time to get a new one?” For everyone, the answer is different. Some feel they are betraying the deceased pet when they consider getting a new one. Others feel that they need to allow a certain amount of time to
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HOW LOSING A PET AFFECTS CHILDREN Losing a pet is painful for adults, often leaving a lasting impact. Now imagine experiencing that loss as a child—when that pet was your best friend and playmate. This may be the first devastating loss they’ve ever faced. As adults, we often become absorbed in our own grief and
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Meet Murphy: Our Adorable Pitbull/Boxer Mix Murphy, our beloved Staffordshire terrier/boxer mix, is not just a pet; he’s a cherished member of our family. At five years old, he embodies sweetness and love like no other dog we’ve ever encountered. Adoption StoryWe adopted Murphy from the Cowlitz County Animal Shelter in Longview, Washington. Since joining
Lola: A Beloved Pitbull Tribute Lola was our second pitbull, following Ox, and she quickly became a cherished member of our family during the challenging times of Covid. We discovered her at the Clatsop Animal Shelter in Astoria, Oregon, where there was a notable shortage of adoptable pitbulls. Despite being beautiful, Lola had a reputation
Ox: A Heartwarming Tribute to Our Beloved Rescue Dog About three months after the loss of our cherished dog, Tuffy, we felt it was time to welcome another furry friend into our home. Despite my husband’s reservations, I visited a local shelter alone, determined to find a pet in need. Walking through the shelter, I
Tuffy’s Journey: From Troubled Pup to Beloved Family Member Tuffy’s story began with a rough start. He was abandoned in a residential neighborhood and left at the wrong house. As he grew larger and more energetic, he became difficult to handle. The woman caring for him couldn’t manage his strength, and he would accidentally knock