When we bring a pet into our lives we make a subconscious choice to begin a journey with them. We don’t often think of the chain of events that occur once we have made the commitment. Every life has a beginning, a middle, and an end. We always focus on the excitement of the beginning. […]
Overcoming Loss
Recently, I published an article about my canine soulmate, my childhood dog Riley. Two short weeks after writing that piece and visiting him at home over the holidays, my world turned upside down when he fell seriously ill. He stopped eating and began coughing. He maintained his sweet demeanor, as always, even as his health deteriorated. […]
Discussing Grief
One of the great opportunities at Tufts is the option to staff a pet loss hotline during the weeknights. Many vet schools also offer this community service, because it not only fills a need for providing comfort to those grieving the loss of a pet, but it also provides veterinary students with invaluable experience. Many of […]
