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Publix Employees Surprise Loyal Customer With A Dog After His Pup Dies In An Accident

Everyone handles the loss of their dog differently. Some people find it’s helpful to seek new love in another dog. Others just aren’t ready to move on. And sometimes, just interacting with a certain dog can help make those decisions for you. That’s what happened to a man in Lakewood Ranch, Florida named Bob Eck. His dog Bobo, formerly his best friend, had been hit by a car and killed. After that, his whole life changed. Eck often brought Bobo … Read more

7 Things Your Deceased Pet Would Want You To Know

At iHeartDogs and iHeartCats we often write about coping with the loss of a beloved pet. We do this because we understand that saying goodbye is one of the hardest things you will ever have to do, and we hope that somehow our words can provide a bit of comfort. Having experienced the love and compassion of dogs and cats all my life, I believe they would want us to keep these 7 important messages close to our hearts after … Read more

8 Ways To Help Your Dog Deal With The Grief Of Losing A Family Pet

  The death of a beloved pet is devastating to the entire family, including the other pets in the home. Dogs may not grieve as openly or in the same way we do, but they definitely go through a period of mourning. During this difficult time it is important to monitor your remaining dog(s) for “distress reactions” and take steps to help them through their grief. Signs of grief in dogs include: Changes in sleeping patterns Changes in eating habits … Read more

Ways To Help You Cope With The Loss Of A Beloved Dog

When you have a dog, the love the two of you share grows steadily once that special bond is formed. Suddenly you might realize as your bond strengthens that the thought of losing them is oftentimes too much to bear. Pets are like family to us once we let them in our hearts, and when they are no longer with us it takes time for our hearts to heal. Here are some ways to help you mourn the loss of … Read more