Lost Loyalty: The Unanswered Goodbye to My First Friend, Rujo
When I started kindergarten, my parents got me a Black Lab named Rujo. He was my first friend, loyal and loving in every way. We...
Pet stories
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A Tragic End: The Silent Suffering of a Stray Dog
The attitudes that society has regarding strays are reflected in this incident with a tragic end, which highlights the critical need for humane treatment more...
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Embracing the Dusk: Cherishing the Final Chapter of a Loyal Friend
Recently, my Pomeranian-poodle mix, Racey, has been having a lot of trouble with her knee mobility. Knee problems are not unusual for her breed, it...
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Healing Hearts: How I Found Hope After Loss for My Grieving Dog
For a little more than two months, I had to say goodbye to my lovely son. The loss of him has left a significant void...
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Three Years Lost: A Harrowing Voyage of Family Reunited with Dog
Ben Harworth, a member of the armed forces, was deployed to South Korea in the year 2012. The preparations for the move were made by...
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Once Loved, Now Lost: Buddy’s Journey Back to Belonging
A small puppy named Buddy was the subject of a phone call that I received from my contact at the shelter around two weeks ago....
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From Fear to Love: Miko’s Unlikely Path to Trust
Miko was just five months old when we adopted him. He was one of two remaining puppies. His previous owner, Bob, had formed a strong...
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Heartache and Healing: A Story of Loss, Loneliness, and Love
Emin was the name of the male, while Apla was the name of the female. The joy and love that they brought into our lives...
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A Mother’s Grief: Witnessing My Dog Mourn Her Puppies
By spending many hours with my dogs when I was a child, I was able to build profound ties with them, which in turn enabled...
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A Loyal Heart’s Last Stand: The Sadness of a Dog Left Behind
It is one of the most devastating situations that a person who loves pets may go through to watch the loss of a pet due...