Pet Health Blog
Fright night might be fun for humans, but it can be frightfully scary—and even dangerous—for pets. Veterinarians at DoveLewis want to remind pet owners to be mindful of the various ways Halloween can pose a threat to animals.
Please, Share Your Story
Did you know that sharing your story with others may help with your grieving and healing process? It’s true, I have had the honor of witnessing this phenomenon first hand over the years as the founder of DoveLewis Pet Loss Support Program.
Dealing with Guilt
Guilt is a cognitive or an emotional experience that occurs when a person believes—accurately or not—that he or she has violated a moral standard, and bears significant responsibility for that violation.
Last Photos
Last March, I received an email from a woman named Kristin. She was writing to introduce herself and request an informational interview to talk about pet loss support and to offer her unique services as a hospice photographer.
Lonny, Jingle Bear, and the Season of Magic
My friend, Deb shared this story of holiday magic with me and I was so touched as I often am by the amazing stories of love and loss and hope that I have the honor to hear from people.
Keeping your Hands in Fur: Part 2
After losing my dog Shaygala, suddenly, and at an early age of 5, from an extremely aggressive and deadly leukemia, on October 22nd, 2012, I knew that the road of my emotional recovery ahead would be a very long and difficult one, having been through this crippling kind of loss of my animal companions twice before in the past 9 years.
Keeping your Hands in Fur: Part 1
I believe people who deeply mourn the loss of their animal companions were lucky and blessed to have experienced a deep, amazing bond. That strong bond provided a myriad of gifts and benefits, emotional, social and physical.
