Helping Your Child Cope With the Loss of a Pet

In many households, a beloved pet becomes a member of the family. The loss of a pet can be an incredibly upsetting event, especially for children who may be experiencing grief for the first time. Parents must help children navigate these difficult emotions and reassure them that everything will be OK. Here are three tips for helping your child cope with losing a family pet.

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Why I Kept My Dog With Special Needs

Are you a dog person or a cat person? Nearly 63.4 million households in the United States have a dog and I am no exception. I have had a dog my entire life, from my earliest memories as a child. We had a Mut, then Dalmatians growing up, and as an adult and while raising my children labrador retrievers. What’s fascinating is the role each dog has taken on in my life.

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