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Pet Euthanasia Decision

The hardest decision you make about your pet will also likely be the last one. Most dogs and cats need to be euthanized, says Dr. Jules Benson, Vice...

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New Reality TV Show, "American Stuffers", Focuses on Freeze-Drying Pets

Ever wonder what goes on in the day-to-day life of a taxidermist? While you most likely haven't, a new reality TV series, "American Stuffers" on...

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Missing Senior Pet Euthanized Without Permission of Owner

A missing senior dog who turned up in a local animal hospital has been euthanized without the permission of the dog's owners. According to Tampa Bay-...

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Grieving My Best Friend: Mourning the Loss of Our Dog

I lost my best friend the day before yesterday: my sweet, special Sumner. Pet loss is something other pet owners can relate to, but it is never easy...

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American Stuffers

American Stuffers & Taxidermy

Ever wonder what goes on in the day-to-day life of a taxidermist? While you most likely haven't, a…

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Dog Mourns Loss of Owner, Too

We often think of pets as simplified versions of our best selves. They are playful, curious,…

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Dealing with a Pet's Death

When it comes to the loss of a pet, we, the adults, usually aren’t sure how to cope, let alone help…

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A Pendant that Keeps Your Pet

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then how many quantify a silhouette? To jewelry designer Vicente…

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Pet Loss: Recovery and Grief

Grieving and recovery from the loss of a pet applies to the entire family: adults, children and…

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Terminal Illness and Your Pet

Pt. 1: Diagnosis and Care Learning that your pet has been diagnosed with a terminal illness can be…

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Considering Euthanasia

The decision to euthanize a pet is a personal one. Petside can guide you though the considerations…

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Euthanasia: Saying Goodbye

Living with a pet can be wonderful - except for the fact that generally we live longer than our…