James Colasanti, Jr.
Goodbye Mr. Neville
LOVE is the bark heard on the other side of the door when you put in the key, and now, my door has gone silent. I lost my best friend in the whole world today,…
James Colasanti, Jr.
Kathy’s Wish
She lived to be at my side. She sat without being asked. Her black and brown snout always nuzzled my hand searching for treats. My Kathy, a dachshund-terrier mix, was spending the week at the…
Loss | August 5, 2024
Joel Gavriele-Gold, PhD
Coping With Dog Loss And Grief In The Midst Of The Pandemic
Do Dogs Grieve?In short, yes. I remember writing the following when Fergus my 15 year old wonderful yellow lab died. At that time I had four dogs: Fergus, and three Bouviers des Flandres: Broodje, a…
Loss | July 8, 2020
Jen Reeder
In celebration of late poet, Mary Oliver
So many people have been touched by the poetry of Mary Oliver, who died today. Her collection “Dog Songs” will forever enchant dog lovers. Her lovely words will live on, such as: “Little Dog’s Rhapsody…
Loss | January 17, 2019
Nikolas Anthony Klimenko
Atlas
Atlas so kind, always sweet and happy. When someone was happy, Atlas waggled. When someone suffered, Atlas suffered and, Always tried to make it better. His joy, happiness, and love were as contagious as pink…