Friends at the End
In 1996 as Kublai’s seemingly undiagnosable condition progressed I saw Fawn cuddling with him, highly unusual, but an animal intuitive
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Healing Hearts on a Sunday Afternoon
I attended a wonderful Healing Hearts presentation Sunday afternoon hosted by Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation. Elizabeth Babcock’s presentation is full
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CCPC Hosts Healing Hearts for Those Grieving the Loss of a Pet
After the rush of the holidays the grief of a recent loss can return, and that’s no different for pet
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To love that well, which thou must leave ‘ere long
In January 2010 I organized my thoughts on pet loss and began writing articles to fill the outline of what
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Losing a Pet or Grieving a Loss During the Holidays
The holiday season, from Thanksgiving through the New Year, with all the extra social time and expectations can be a
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Chartiers Custom Pet Cremation 2018 Tribute Scroll
Every year Deb Chebatoris encourages Pet Memorial Sunday participants to provide photos of their pets and a written tribute of
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Little Visits
I’ve shared one or more of these stories here at Halloween for at least five years, and readers always seem
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The Artist’s Life: The Splendor of Autumn
I looked up at the clouds and thought, “They look just like those clouds… .” I posted the first draft
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The Narrowing Path
“Just keep him comfortable.” It sounded so easy, but often it’s the most difficult part of the journey, physically and
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Adopting Again After Loss: Why and How We Adopt Again
I spoke on the topic of “Adopting Again After Loss” at the 2018 Pet Memorial Sunday ceremony hosted by Chartiers
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