loss of a pet
Client Tribute: Good-Bye Ms. Tippy, You Will Be Missed!
The hardest part of being a pet care provider is the passing of a longtime client. Unfortunately, this post is a tribute to a longtime dog walking client, Tippy (I nicknamed her TipTop), that passed away this morning. I met Tippy about three years ago. She was a black Pomeranian, lots of attitude wrapped up […]
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Read This Before You Speak: When Someone Loses a Pet
The Spirit of Bo: In memory of our beloved Jessie who passed away last week, I wanted …
Continue ReadingGood-Bye Dear Naismith
A good friend of ours is saying good-bye today to Naismith, her dog companion of eight years. In their honor, I’m posting the …
Continue ReadingHelping Your Pet Cope With Loss
We all mourn the loss of a pet, but if you are a multi-pet household, the remaining pets may need support in dealing with the loss of their buddy. I wrote yesterday about the passing of Dillon and the relationship he had with his brother, Riley. Their relationship was a typical brother/brother one, competitive on […]
Continue ReadingWhat to Say When a Friend Loses a Pet
Bolt, Yorkie-Poo guest columnist: It is with a heavy heart that I compose this entry. Bo was such an incredible cat, a real joy, a source of inspiration to all. He will be missed greatly, but we will maintain his spirit and presence continually throughout this blog. Jessie is rather choked up right now, and […]
Continue ReadingWhen a Pet Dies: Who’s Going to Tell the Kids?
Bolt, the Yorkie-Poo guest columnist: I recently learned that before I became a member of my loving household, there was another fun-loving pup that stole the hearts of everyone he met. His name was Bentley. After only being in the family for two months, he became gravely ill and spent three weeks at the vet’s […]
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