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For Stephen, The Amputee Cat
Each visit they seem a little older, a little wobblier and a little grumpier. And each visit you assume there’ll be a few more visits and a few more Christmases together. You are never quite ready for when it ends.
Erica Taylor
May 1710 min read
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Longboi: The Campus Duck
In 2018, Zoe Duffin, a biology student at the University of York started to feed an Indian runner mallard duck that was particularly...
Cat Dorman
Oct 21, 20244 min read
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Daisy: Love Beyond Life
They told me I didn’t have to cremate Daisy’s body myself. I knew that, but it was the best gift I could give her after everything she did.
Isabelle Connolly
Sep 10, 20247 min read
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I Held a Funeral for My Pug and Only Four People Came
The grief of losing her beloved pug Eli led Melinda Ramos to found Mourning Pug and Pet Griever's Club to help others grieve their pets.
Melinda Ramos
Aug 4, 20243 min read
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For Crumb: My Soul Dog
I wanted Crumb’s portrait front and center to remind me every day to keep going. By the time the tattoo was finished and I got my first look
Gabrielle McGhee
Jun 17, 202416 min read
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Terriers in Togas: Exploring the Meaning and History of Latin Dog Epitaphs
It doesn’t make a difference whether paws trotted along next to sandals and played with the hem of a toga or whether they jumped around...
Jana Paulina Lobe
May 21, 202410 min read
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For Princess: Grieving a Childhood Pet
When Alexandra Patton lost her cat Princess she had known her longer than her baby sister. Read how she navigating her grief through art.
Alexandra Patton
May 7, 20242 min read
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Guest Post: In Memory of Lucifer
He spent the night at my apartment, filled with boxes and the next morning I knew he was mine.
Marianne Gallagher
Mar 22, 20242 min read
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In Memory of a Neighborhood Chicken
Grieving for a hen when the death of a community chicken feels like the end of an era.
Cat Dorman
Jun 29, 20234 min read
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Governor Percival Baxter and His Irish Setters
On June 4 1923, Governor Percival Baxter of Maine issued a statement in response to an influx of outrage from the public for his decision...
Cat Dorman
Jul 25, 20225 min read
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