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Planning for the Unplannable

Planning for the Unplannable

"Luck favors the prepared." - Edna Mode Planning for the unimaginable should be in place whether you go anywhere or not. I'm talking about planning on a slightly deeper level than booking that boarding reservation or leaving your pet with a family member for the...

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Memorial Ideas for Pets

Memorial Ideas for Pets

Your pet is your most constant companion, your confidante, maybe even your best friend. Our animal companions become members of the family and as such, when it becomes time to say goodbye, we often feel moved to do something to honor them and keep their memory alive....

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Enhancing the Human Animal Bond

Enhancing the Human Animal Bond

There is no doubt that people and their companion animals have an emotional connection, and this emotional connection can be strengthened and enhanced, bringing more joy to the lives of both. “People and their pets connect via shared brain structures that predate the...

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Is It Time? Assessing Quality of Life

Is It Time? Assessing Quality of Life

The human animal bond is sacred and strong, and it is not unusual for people to feel more emotionally connected to their pets than to some of the people in their lives. Our pets play a large role in our overall emotional lives, and this often becomes especially...

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Caring for Your Senior Cat

Caring for Your Senior Cat

Cats are masters at hiding illness. It’s not unusual for a cat to be very ill by the time we notice any changes, even to a trained eye. But, despite their subtlety, we can learn our cats’ habits and be attuned to even infinitely small changes. As cats age they may...

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“Is Austin Dead, Momma?”

“Is Austin Dead, Momma?”

I heard this a lot in the days and months following the passing of our beloved Golden. My youngest was just 3 at the time. It stung a little bit every time she said it. But I also knew it was normal for her. "Yes, sweetie, Austin died. He's gone and we won't be able...

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Ten Ways to Make Life Better for Your Senior Dog

Ten Ways to Make Life Better for Your Senior Dog

We all get older. There's no avoiding it. Even our pets face the challenges of aging. This morning, I struggled to read the label on my dog food bag, in an attempt to place (not so little) Iris on a weight loss plan. I very quickly realized that I hadn't put my...

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