Nearing the Time of Transition—Euthanasia or Natural Death? Continue…

The loss of an animal companion, whether due to death, being lost or stolen, or placement in a new home, may be one of the most devastating and painful experiences we ever face. For many, such a loss is as traumatic as losing a family member or a dear friend and can trigger an intense grieving process. The Delta Society provides many wonderful resources to pet owners.  They have created this easy-to-use directory of resources to aid you throughout your grieving process.

Find pet loss and bereavement support from these counselors throughout the U.S.:

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Most geriatric animals have one or more abnormal conditions that appear in their senior years and these conditions generally worsen with time. Continue…

The goal of cancer treatment in the veterinary patient is to prolong good quality of life for as long as possible. Continue…

Our pets live relatively short lives. For many of us who love our pets, their death can affect some of us even more than the death of a relative or friend. The death of a pet leaves few people totally untouched. Continue…

PJ died yesterday. Sweet soul. My little Petie. Continue…

Denise wrote this beautiful poem after the death of her German Shepherd, Turbo in April 1998. Continue…