Memorializing Pets (21)
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Create a Living Memorial to a Pet Who's Passed On — Even if You Don't Have a Backyard
By Kristen Seymour, Mon Apr 17 09:54:49 EDT 2017Bailey the dog had been a part of Emily Hall's life for 13 years, and when the pooch passed away last month, Hall wanted to find a way to keep Bailey's presence in her life. When her childhood pets… Full Article ›
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7 Ways to Cope With the Loss of a Pet
Tue May 03 10:52:00 EDT 2016Nothing can prepare you for losing a beloved family member. When that family member is your pet, though, there is a unique set of emotions you must deal with. We asked Laurel Lagoni, a pioneer in… Full Article ›
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How to Help Someone Who's Grieving the Loss of Their Pet
By Amy Sinatra Ayres, Thu Jan 07 14:06:00 EST 2016Saying goodbye to a pet is terribly hard — and sometimes it's difficult to know how to help a friend or family member who's going through this grieving process.Even with the best intentions, you… Full Article ›
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How Do You Cope With the Loss of a Pet?
By Vetstreet Staff, Thu Oct 22 11:03:00 EDT 2015Pet loss is incredibly hard to go through, and no one should have to do it alone. That's why we reached out to our Facebook fans for their best advice on coping with the passing of a pet or… Full Article ›
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Doggy Bucket Lists: Pros, Cons, Do's and Don'ts
By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang DVM, Thu Aug 27 14:53:00 EDT 2015The images are hard to beat: a happy person and even happier dog, grinning into the camera as they enjoy the beach or a snack or a walk. The caption is what really tugs at the heartstrings: “This was… Full Article ›
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All Dogs Go to Kevin: How Pet Loss Made Author Dr. Jessica Vogelsang a Better Vet
By Kristen Seymour, Tue Jul 14 14:39:00 EDT 2015When Dr. Jessica Vogelsang’s beloved Golden Retriever, Emmett, died, her daughter and son were just 4 and 2 years old. The children had known Emmett was sick, but Dr. Vogelsang (or Dr. V, as she’s… Full Article ›
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Bittersweet Memories: How We Keep Our Pets in Our Hearts Forever
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, Wed Jun 10 23:51:00 EDT 2015Do you have a certain object in your home that instantly brings back memories of a beloved dog or cat? A yoga mat bearing the imprint of puppy teeth that makes you smile every time you use it? A… Full Article ›
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5 Beautiful Pet Cemeteries You Have to See
By Kim Campbell Thornton, Thu Oct 30 16:06:00 EDT 2014It's Halloween, and nothing says spooky like a graveyard. And, in the tradition of Stephen King, the scariest graveyard is the pet cemetery. Or is it?If you seek proof that pets live on after death,… Full Article ›
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On Private Pet Cremation
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD, Tue Sep 16 08:41:00 EDT 2014If you’re reading this post, you’ve probably suffered the loss of a pet at some point in your lifetime. Whether it was your first hamster, your childhood dog or your 12th kitty, you… Full Article ›
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Pet Again: Whether to Reuse or Retire Your Former Pet’s Treasures
By Nora Zelevansky, Thu Apr 17 07:58:00 EDT 2014When our very own Vetstreet editor, Kristen Seymour, lost her beloved Black Labrador mix, Yuki, she tucked the pup’s favorite pirate collar away for posterity. It wasn’t until almost five… Full Article ›
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The Final Goodbye: Arranging for Pet Cremation or Burial
By Maureen McKinney, Wed Mar 26 07:47:00 EDT 2014Saying goodbye to a family pet is never easy. On top of immense grief, owners face difficult decisions about what to do with their pet’s remains. Every pet-owner relationship is unique,… Full Article ›
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Pet Memorials: The Many Ways We Remember Animals Who Have Passed
By Dr. Patty Khuly VMD , Wed Feb 19 07:57:00 EST 2014I remember the day that my beloved Sophie Sue’s headstone arrived. I’d ordered it a year to the day of her death, and it had arrived about a month later, a 10-pound block of granite I… Full Article ›