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The bond between an animal and his mom is a very special one. This is especially true when ‘Mom’ is only 8 years old. Diego is a beautiful black 11-year-old Shar Pei.  He recently went through an episode of Shar Pei Fever, which results in muscle pain, swollen joints, fluid build-up and kidney issues.  Diego may be elderly and in failing health, but his love and respect for his ‘mom’ Mikaela was very evident, especially …

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A friend unexpectedly lost her beloved dog from heart failure this month.  She wrote a beautiful post expressing the depth of loss felt when a beloved pet passes away.  My friend is not mourning the loss of ‘just a pet’… she is mourning the loss of her four-legged child. I share her post here, as the warmth she expresses will hopefully help another person facing the death of their furry loved one. Even as she …

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A friend sent me a link to a video that I feel needs to be shared: “In February 2014, one of Gerdi McKenna’s friends wrote an email requesting a photo shoot for all her friends as she was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months before. When they all came together, they surprised her.” This is the definition of courage, devotion and love.  Consider gathering a group of supports for your loved one who is …

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