When a dog dies, the physical space a dog filled while living--the bed by the fireplace, the worn circle of carpet under your desk, the harness on the hook by the door--becomes an echo.When a dog dies, some people say, "You'll get another," or "He was a good dog." Other … [Read more...]
Our light has dimmed
It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share with you: Emmett passed away over the weekend. He left peacefully and at home.(My favorite picture of Emmett ever, 2008.)His loss has left a hole in our hearts and in our home.We're going to take some time to … [Read more...]
The caterpillar and the butterfly but mostly the goo
I read some quote recently about the caterpillar turning into the butterfly. One life ending, the other beginning. It was supposed to be inspirational, but the image stuck with me.Because it's not really a beginning or an ending. It's just a continuation of the same. It only … [Read more...]
The caterpillar and the butterfly but mostly the goo
I read some quote recently about the caterpillar turning into the butterfly. One life ending, the other beginning. It was supposed to be inspirational, but the image stuck with me.Because it's not really a beginning or an ending. It's just a continuation of the same. It only … [Read more...]
Everything you ever wanted to know about senior dogs and mobility
OK. Maybe not everything, but I'm going to try my best.First, my usual disclaimers: I'm not a vet. I'm not a vet tech. I'm not in any capacity involved in any sort of medical field. I'm a writer and avid researcher who's crazy obsessed with providing my dogs the best life … [Read more...]