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Pet Loss

Coping with the loss of a pet.

Honey the golden retriever high five.

Why Do Dogs Die So Soon?

December 15, 2015 //  by Pamela

Has there ever been anyone who didn’t wonder why their beloved dog had to die so soon? If there is, I’ve never met them.

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Olive the guinea pig eating hay.

Don’t Be A Jerk When Someone’s Pet Dies

December 10, 2015 //  by Pamela

Tragedy brings out the best in many people. But there’s always one or two people who just know how to be jerks. Especially when someone’s pet dies.

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Shadow the mixed breed dog has a pretty smile.

What If You Can’t Stop Crying After Your Dog Dies?

June 25, 2015 //  by Pamela

This post has affiliate links. Learn more here or at the bottom of this page. Every morning I check which search phrases brought people to Something Wagging. Some are hilarious. But one that comes up a lot makes me feel helpless. It’s “my dog died and I can’t stop crying.” Doesn’t that just break your …

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Don't Say this to someone whose dog is dying.

Don’t Say This To Someone Whose Dog Is Dying

June 22, 2015 //  by Pamela

Your friend is suffering. She tells you about how her pet is declining and may not be around much longer. I know you feel sympathy. You want to help. To reassure. But don’t say this to someone whose dog is dying…

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Honey the golden retriever has snow on her face.

How Do YOUR Ideas About Death Affect Your Dog?

December 15, 2014 //  by Pamela

It’s the one power we have that can save our dogs from immense suffering. And it’s the great responsibility that no one wants to have. If you love animals and have them in your life, one day you will face hard choices about treating your pets and extending or ending their lives. As we struggle …

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Honey was a perfect puppy.

How Do You Know When It’s Time To Get Another Dog

February 4, 2014 //  by Pamela

“I’ll never have another dog. It hurts too much to lose them.” I hear that sometimes from people I meet. But I don’t understand it. For me, any pain is worth suffering to enjoy the love of a dog. But that doesn’t mean it’s smart to rush out in your grief and adopt a new …

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Honey the Golden Retriever plays tug on the beach with her person.

My Boyfriend Doesn’t Understand Why I’m Mourning My Dog

December 26, 2013 //  by Pamela

Every morning I peek to see what search terms brought people to Something Wagging This Way Comes the day before. There’s the usual mix of funny and disturbing queries about dogs and sex. I always have a few people searching on poop, because, really, it’s all about the poop. And then there are the boring …

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Honey the golden retriever gives cancer the paw by sticking out her tongue.

Your Dog Doesn’t Know He Has Cancer

November 9, 2013 //  by Pamela

Usually the more experience you have with something, the less scary you find it. That’s not true with cancer. I’ve worked for a head and neck cancer surgeon, had several family members stricken, nursed two dogs with it, and married a childhood cancer survivor. And it still freaks me out. Approximately 60% of golden retrievers …

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Mike and Shadow loved to nap together.

The One Way All Dog Lovers Are The Same

August 10, 2013 //  by Pamela

Some folks like little smushy faced dogs. Others like tall elegant dogs with needle noses. There are dog lovers who take their pups everywhere. And dog lovers who just stay home. And let’s not even think about the different ways people feed their dogs. But there’s one way every dog lover is the same. And …

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My dogs, Agatha and Christie, post in the garden.

11 Steps to Grieving My Dog

August 9, 2013 //  by Pamela

If you love a dog, someday you will lose a dog. Everyone grieves differently. But I’ve noticed a pattern in my own grief. And watching friends on Facebook, I suspect I’m not the only one who grieves the way I do.   10 Stages of Grieving a Dog   Luckily, I’ve never lost a young …

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