by Dr. Heather Teter | May 20, 2026 | Canine Cancer Blog, Coping with Loss, Dog Care, Losing a Pet
There’s a moment that changes everything. It might happen in a quiet exam room, during a phone call, or while reading test results that feel difficult to understand. One word, cancer, and suddenly, time feels heavier and uncertain. If you have walked this road with...
by NCCF Editor | Apr 20, 2026 | Coping with Loss, Losing a Pet
Updated in April 2026 Rocky’s story started with a limp, and a reality no family is ever prepared for. It lives on not just in memory, but as part of our Friends pages, where families honor their dogs and turn heartbreak into hope by raising funds that support...
by Dr. Heather Teter | Mar 10, 2026 | Canine Cancer Blog, Coping with Loss, Losing a Pet
Grief is often thought of as something that follows the loss of a human loved one. There are rituals for it, language for it, and social permission to pause, to mourn, to receive care. When a beloved pet dies, many people discover that their grief doesn’t fit neatly...
by NCCF Staff | Sep 20, 2023 | Losing a Pet
Losing a dog is hard. Losing a dog to cancer or any other illness at a young age or earlier than expected is even harder. There are many people among our friends and family who do not understand why the loss of a dog would be so hard. However, there are also many...
by NCCF Staff | Dec 29, 2022 | Losing a Pet
Current statistics show that one out of every three dogs will get cancer. If you have a sick pet, one of the most difficult decisions is when to put down a dog with cancer. Many dog cancers are treatable, but how do you know when to say goodbye to your dog? This is a...
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