What to Do When Your Dog Dies
Your dog’s death may be one of the hardest things you ever face. Here’s what to do when your dog dies – these tips focus on coping with the sadness and loneliness of loss. A Beadwork Garden Stepping...
View ArticleWhat Your Favorite Dog Breed Reveals About Your Personality
What does it mean if you love poodles, or pits? This summary of breeds and traits reveals what your favorite dog breed says about your personality traits. But remember that you may not have a favorite...
View ArticleHow to Decide if You Should Give Your Dog Away
If you’re thinking about giving your dog away, here are several things to consider. Surrendering a dog is painful, but could be the right decision for you and your family. We sadly gave our dog away...
View ArticleHow to Know if It’s Time to Get Another Dog
If your dog died suddenly, you may still feel shocked and confused. Here’s how to know if it’s too soon to think about getting another dog. A reader recently shared that her dog suddenly died, and...
View ArticleSigns You’re Ready to Adopt a Dog
Should you adopt a dog? When you’re ready, you’ll recognize the signs. Here are a few things to consider before adopting a puppy – these are the signs I knew it was time for us to adopt a puppy to...
View ArticleHow to Live Without Your Dog
If you think you can’t live without your dog, you’re not alone. These tips for surviving your dog’s death are inspired by a question from a reader. Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has...
View ArticleWoof Woof! 14 Gifts for Dog Walkers
These gift ideas for dog walkers range from practical (heated insoles) to pretty (a dog paw print necklace). I also included several of the best gifts for dog lovers – because I’m willing to bet your...
View ArticleHow Veterinarians Decide if Euthanasia is the Right Decision
You don’t feel qualified to decide to put your pet down, so you talk to a veterinarian. How does the vet know it’s the right decision? “One great myth of veterinary practice is that the veterinarian...
View ArticleHow to Know When to Put Your Dog Down
Veterinarian Marie Haynes describes the most important things to look for and how to know when to put your dog down. She also shares her experience with putting her own dog down at home, and offers...
View ArticleDog Cancer – Signs and Treatments
Here are the most common signs of cancer in dogs, treatment options for dogs with cancer, and how to prevent your dog from developing cancer. You’ll also learn a few tips from the “dog cancer vet”,...
View ArticleHow to Cope With the Guilt and Grief of Rehoming Your Dog
The grief and guilt of rehoming a dog or giving your dog away is intense and sad. I understand how you feel because I had to rehome my own dog. Here’s how I coped with the guilt and grief I felt and...
View ArticleHow to Deal With Guilt After the Loss of Your Dog
Feeling guilty is normal after the loss of a dog. Here’s how to deal with guilt after putting your dog down or somehow causing your dog’s death. If you accidentally hurt your dog – or you put your dog...
View ArticleCremation Urns for Your Dog’s Ashes
Finding the right cremation urn can help you grieve your dog’s death. Here are several types of pet cremation urns for dog ashes, and a parable that explains why dog is man’s best friend. The AngelStar...
View ArticleHow to Forgive Yourself for Not Protecting Your Dog
Don’t face this alone. These thoughts on how to forgive yourself when you didn’t protect your dog from an accident or death will help you cope. I gathered tips from dozens of readers who commented on...
View ArticleAdopting a Dog – Tips for Women Over 60
A reader is hesitant to adopt a dog because she’s over 60. Will her dog outlive her? These tips for women over 60 will help you decide if adopting a dog is right for you. You can never learn too much...
View ArticleHow to Know if You Should Adopt a Dog Today
Adopting a dog? This guide will help you decide. Included are reasons for dog adoption, how to know if you should adopt a dog today, a list of the six most common dog diseases, and information on pet...
View ArticleHow to Know if You Should Put Your Dog to Sleep – A Vet’s Advice
Deciding if it's time to put your dog to sleep (euthanasia) is agonizing. Here, a veterinarian describes how to know when it's time to say good-bye. These guidelines are from Marie Haynes, a...
View ArticleHow to Cope With Guilt When Your Dog Kills Squirrels
One of the hardest parts of owning a hunting dog or a terrier with "ratter" lineage is seeing your dog kill a squirrel. I never dreamed I'd say “My dog killed a squirrel” - nor did I realize how guilty...
View ArticleHow to Find Peace of Mind After Putting Your Dog to Sleep
You are normal if you’re filled with regret and guilt after putting your dog to sleep. How do you find peace of mind? You can’t change the past, and deep down you know you made the right decision. It...
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