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Why Losing a Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing a Relative or Friend

By Melanie 40 Comments

John Unger cradling his beloved senior dog Schoep in the calming waters of Lake Superior to help alleviate his arthritis.  Schoep lived to the ripe old age of 20. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Originally written and published by Frank McAndrew of Knox College on … [Read more...] about Why Losing a Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing a Relative or Friend

Devastated Mom Writes Open Letter to the Man Who Killed Her Family’s Dog

By Melanie 73 Comments

  Sharon McNamee of Dundalk, Ireland, and her family are reeling after the distressing death of their beloved dog Soskay.  He was being taken for a walk by McNamee’s teen daughter when a man came hurtling around a bend on the wrong side of the road and killed him.  Now the family is hoping someone will come forward to identify the cowardly driver who fled the … [Read more...] about Devastated Mom Writes Open Letter to the Man Who Killed Her Family’s Dog

Some Companies Now Offering Paid Bereavement Day for Pet Owners

By Melanie 100 Comments

    Many companies are kind enough to provide paid bereavement days for people to mourn the losses of immediate family members.  Recently, some companies have stepped it up a notch by noting how important our furry family members are, and by giving days off to people who are mourning the loss of their pets. Erica Lee was completely devastated when her dog … [Read more...] about Some Companies Now Offering Paid Bereavement Day for Pet Owners

Devoted Dog Has Held Vigil Where Owner Died for Over a YEAR

By Melanie 93 Comments

  A dog in Siberia has been living outside for over a year, diligently guarding the spot where his owner died in 2014.  Though he hasn’t let anyone near enough to catch him, people do leave food out and have provided him with a shelter. A car crash in 2014 claimed the life of the pup’s owner, and now he waits for his best friend to return. “We haven’t been able to … [Read more...] about Devoted Dog Has Held Vigil Where Owner Died for Over a YEAR

Dog Has Cried Every Night for Six Months Since Mom Died

By Melanie 133 Comments

  Jeanette Scully spent months in agonizing pain, going to dozens of appointments before finally being diagnosed with the rare cancer that claimed her life.  Though her husband is doubtlessly grieving for her, their dog is missing her more than anyone could imagine.  He has cried for her every night since she died last August. Though Jeanette was initially diagnosed … [Read more...] about Dog Has Cried Every Night for Six Months Since Mom Died

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