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I've spent most of my adult life caring for other people's dogs. I know the particular love that lives in that work — and I know the particular grief that follows it. His name was Chance. He was seventeen and a half years old, and for most of those years, he was the first thing I saw in the morning and the last thing I checked on at night. This is the story of losing my own, and everything I learned along the way. I keep rehashing the last 72 hours of my sweet boy's life. It'

The death of a beloved pet brings with it a complicated set of emotions: sadness and grief, of course, but also, in the case of euthanasia, guilt and anxiety that you’ve done the right thing, and regret if you feel you haven’t acted quickly enough to spare your pet some suffering. Add to that the anger at those who, even if they mean well, minimize or marginalize your grief because your pet is “just” an animal, and the plain old anticipatory grief that comes with watching you

As humans In relationship with dogs we often think about our own needs rather than those of our canine companions. We want them to sit, we want them to be calm, we want them to not bark. We want them to snuggle when we want to snuggle, and to give us space when we need It. But dogs rely on us humans for everything from food, water, and shelter to where and when they can use the bathroom. One of the most important things we can do as pet parents is to learn to put our wants a

Do you have a new puppy? Have you heard that socialization is super-important? Do you keep reading articles that say you only have a short socialization window to work with? Sounds like you’d better act fast! But your veterinarian says you have to be super-careful where you take your puppy until they are fully vaccinated. Huh??!? What are you supposed to do?? The truth about socialization Puppy socialization is very important. Puppies are most open to new experiences when the

I’m heading to SuperZoo for the very first time this year—and to say I’m excited would be an understatement. As someone who's been...

Mother's Day is around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a special gift for the dog mom in your life? Here is our list of thoughtful favorites: VOGUE PAWS Create timeless fine art with a special photo of their canine loved one. These are my go-to gifts for friends and family who have a special pup in their life. Monika Kosan These gorgeous fresh and modern photo lockets are made of 18k gold and are the perfect splurge for the dog mom in your life. Staud

My best boy Chance recently turned 17, and he seemed to enjoy every minute of the raging birthday party we threw for him and all his...

On January 7, 2025, the Palisades Fire tore through the community of dogs and humans that have been an integral part of my life ..

Pet food is a $60 billion industry in the United States, $120 billion globally -- and the market is saturated with many processed dry and...