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Expert Advice: Feature
Washington Dog Sport Handlers Form Area’s First Support Group for Widows
The Washington Puget Sound area's Grief Support Dogs is a place where widowed people can talk about their experiences as widowed people. But dog sports brought them together.
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| August 23, 2024
Expert Advice: Home & Living
What to Do if You Inherit Someone Else’s Dog
Nothing about the passing of a loved one is easy. But what is already a painful and stress-filled situation might be made more stressful if you've inherited your loved one's dog, especially if you weren't prepared for the challenge of welcoming a new pet into your life. Here's what you need to know if you're […]
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| February 10, 2022
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Know When You’re Ready for Another Dog After Your Dog Dies
Losing a dog is hard. But how do you know when you're ready to add a new pet to the family after a loss? Here's what to consider.
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| December 15, 2021
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
How Social Media Can Help Us Cope With Pet Loss
Losing a pet can bring on intense feelings of emptiness and despair. Because pets can't speak for themselves, owners might feel guilty, believing they could have done more to prevent the loss or ease their pet's suffering while they were alive. For advice, we spoke to Jackie Pajan, a TikTok creator known as Rainbow Bridge […]
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| November 11, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
How to Explain a Pet’s Death to Children
After reviewing the laboratory results and examining Bella for the last time, the veterinarian met with the dog's owners and delivered news the Millers weren't expecting. Their Golden Retriever's liver cancer had progressed and would not improve. The 12-year-old dog would not survive more than a few days. Devastated by the thought of losing their […]
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| October 27, 2021
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Pet Euthanasia: How to Know When It’s Time to Put Your Dog or Cat Down
The overwhelming joy of having pets is unfortunately accompanied by the inevitable sadness that comes with ending their lives. As humans, we must be witness to the death of our family member, our pet. And unlike the movies, rarely is it that they gently fall “asleep” for eternity. Instead, dog owners are in the unique […]
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| October 27, 2021
Expert Advice: News
‘My Dog Kept Me Sane’: How 9/11 Redefined Therapy Dogs
On the morning of September 12, 2001, Susan Cohen was going to her job at New York City’s Animal Medical Center when she saw a search-and-rescue German Shepherd Dog being rushed into the emergency room. The dog had been overcome by toxic fumes at Ground Zero, and needed medical help fast. As AMC’s director of […]
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| September 7, 2021
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
5 Poems to Help Mourn the Loss of a Dog
A dog is called a man's best friend for a reason. They are the embodiment of unconditional love and a source of entertainment. Their paws leave an indelible mark on our hearts. Our existence is sprinkled with moments of joy that our dogs bring when life is sometimes a bit too much to handle. In […]
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| August 25, 2021
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Grieving a Pet: How to Cope With the Loss of a Dog
Processing grief over a dog's death can be incredibly difficult. Here are some ways to seek support and cope with the loss while remembering a beloved pet.
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| July 28, 2021
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
How One Senior Samoyed Filled His Bucket List
What's that? A few white hairs in your dog's muzzle? Come to think of it, your BCF (Best Canine Friend) catches more zzz's than usual, and unlike the puppy years, doesn't fly into a frenzy every time the doorbell rings. Your senior dog is slowing down. Now might be a good time to make a […]
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| June 21, 2021