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.
Pet Loss
Coping with the loss of a pet.
Don’t Be A Jerk When Someone’s Pet Dies
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.
What If You Can’t Stop Crying After Your Dog Dies?
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 …
Don’t Say This To Someone Whose Dog Is Dying
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…
How Do YOUR Ideas About Death Affect Your Dog?
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 …
How Do You Know When It’s Time To Get Another Dog
“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 …
My Boyfriend Doesn’t Understand Why I’m Mourning My Dog
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 …
Your Dog Doesn’t Know He Has Cancer
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 …
The One Way All Dog Lovers Are The Same
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 …
11 Steps to Grieving My Dog
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 …