Dec 20, 2025 | Pet Loss Grief Support, Pet Memorial
The holiday season is often painted as a time of universal happiness and celebration. However, for those who have recently experienced the loss of a beloved pet, this time of year can feel like the opposite. Whether you are currently in the process of saying goodbye... 
Nov 10, 2025 | Pet Loss, Pet Memorial
Losing a pet is an incredibly tender and deeply personal experience. For many, pets are not “just animals,” but beloved companions who share in the rhythms of daily life, from morning routines to evening walks, quiet snuggles, and everything in between. In fact, a... 
Jun 27, 2024 | Pet Memorial, Saying Goodbye
No matter how long your beloved dog or cat has been in your life, it never feels long enough when the time comes to say goodbye. The heartbreak of losing a family member cannot be denied, but there are ways to honor your pet’s legacy with dignity and love and help... 
Nov 15, 2021 | Pet Hospice Care, Pain Management, Pet Memorial, Senior Pet, Pet Cancer
Pet cancer visited our home for the first time the summer between my second and third years of vet school. My husband and I had just gotten back from dinner and our 5-year-old cat, Tuna, who normally greeted us at the door, was nowhere to be seen. We checked her usual... 
Dec 21, 2020 | Pet Memorial, Senior Pet Tips
As a gentle reminder, particularly if attempting a DIY paw print, remember that many pets are sensitive about their paws and may be wary if you’re asking them to dip their paws in paint, salt dough or other medium. Be sure to give lots of treats, take breaks, or... 
Nov 23, 2018 | Pet Cremation, Pet Memorial
Over the years I have said goodbye to 14 pets I have loved and lost. Each and every time I had cremains returned to me without a plan for where the cremains would eventually be placed. While cremation and disposition of the cremains is a highly personal decision, I... 
