Kingsley you were flawless buddy! You never did one thing wrong! You broke the mold my boy. This didn’t happen for no reason baby boy! Mama and daddy are going to do big things in your name for other dogs just like you! I’m so glad I got to be your mama for just a few short months. You showed...
Losing a cat, dog, or other pet can be very devastating and even damaging to a person's emotional health. As a result, coping with pet loss is an important step toward healing. Here's why it's important to mourn the loss of your pet. Pets Are Like Family According to IBISWorld, up to 67% of American homes have at least one pet, and...
If you've lost a pet, you're not alone. According to Forbes, 20% of all Americans have felt the loss of a pet in the last three years. It's never easy to lose a pet, particularly if you've had them since they were young. If your pet's passing anniversary is coming up soon and you aren't sure what to do, here...
We adopted Cammi from Margaret's Saving Grace Bully Rescue in December of 2020. It would have been 3 years this year. She was about 8 or 9 at the time (she was estimated). Even though I grew up with a lot of dogs and pets, Cammi was truly my first dog. She stood out to me not only because of...
If you've recently lost a pet and are still grieving, you're not alone. According to Forbes, an estimated 12% of respondents disclosed that they're still grieving over a pet lost in the past three years. While dogs and cats are two of the most common companion animals, horses and other large pets are also popular companions. Equine cremation is a...
Pet owners often have a difficult time dealing with the loss of their beloved pet. According to a survey conducted by Eterneva, 45% of responding pet owners disclosed that their pet's death was unexpected. If you're having difficulty handling the loss of your furry friend, it can be helpful to reach out to a counselor or therapist to help you...
It hasn't even been 12 hours yet since I made the heart-wrenching decision to drive my best Big-Little Baby Sara (not to be confused with her feline sister, Lola, my Little-Big Baby) to the vet one last time as her seizures became uncontrollable. Having spent 6.5 years together after having met you at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, when I...
Our sweet baby went to the Rainbow Bridge on August 22, 2023 and left our hearts completely broken. He was 15 years old and really was THE best dog. He was truly our "baby". Someone abandoned him and his 8 brothers/sisters at a dump on a very hot Georgia day. Luckily, someone rescued them all and we were blessed to...
Having a pet is like adding a bundle of joy and unconditional love to your life. Unfortunately, we typically outlive our pets. According to the Foresight Companies, seven years is the average lifespan for both dogs and cats. There's nothing like the heartbreak that comes with losing a companion, but for most people, the decision to get a new pet...
Caring for an aging pet is a difficult task. Because our companion animals are such a huge part of our lives, pet bereavement can be devastating for many people. According to Horsey Hooves, a horse enters its Senior stage between the ages of 15 and 18. This age span is only slightly longer than common household pets, so we're aware...