Remember Pet for Joy It Brought, Not Its Death
A father struggles to help his son remember a pet brought much happiness to a family before the sorrow of its passing.
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What's the best way for coping with the death of a pet, be it furry, feathered, or finned? Tips to help you…
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Pet’s Death Teaches Family How to Express Grief, Mourn
When you bear witness to a pet's death, you grieve alone but mourn together. But what if your kids aren't on board…
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Cat-Shaped Hole Grows in One Family’s Hearts
Our family cat had an important job that I didn’t realize. But it's a role she and her furry companions have known…
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Puppy, Toddler Have This Parent Trained Like a Pro
Who ate poop? Who peed in the bushes? Who bit mom? Sometimes its hard to know if it's your puppy or toddler…
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Preserving Childhood Innocence by Burying the Unfortunate
Several years ago, we had a cat. He was sleek, moved effortlessly, and annoyed us to no end. In fact, when we…
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Confession: I was a Teenage Poop-Scooping Delinquent
It's all fun and games when a boy finds a new way to dispose of the incredible output of his dog until…
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An Old Dog and the Tricks She is Teaching Our Family
They say every dog has its day, and some have more days than others. Meet Valentine, ninja dog, as she enjoys her…
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Life Lessons for When a Family Pet Dies Young
When a family pet dies young, it feels unjust. But pets teach parents and children how to enjoy life and appreciate the…
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How Our Family Dog Got His Own Soundtrack
Our family dog became the sweet but bizarre passion of my daughter's piano teacher, resulting in the "world premiere" of a song…
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