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Helping Children Through Pet Loss

The death of a family pet is often a child’s first experience with death and loss. As a result, it is an important time for adults to help children express grief in emotionally healthy ways, free of shame or embarrassment. The following guidelines are designed to help adults assist their children when a pet dies, […]

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Preparing To Say Goodbye To Your Pet

The pain of saying goodbye to our pets is heartbreaking, and although no amount of preparation will eliminate that pain, there are some considerations that may help you feel more in control of the situation. The term “euthanasia” originates from the Greek words meaning “good death.”  When it is not an emergency, and we have […]