Why Losing A Dog Can Be Harder Than Losing A Relative Or Friend
Recently, my wife and I went through one of the more excruciating experiences of our lives – the euthanasia of our beloved dog, Murphy. I remember making eye contact with Murphy moments before she took her last breath – she flashed me a look that was an endearing...
Woman creates photographic farewell letter to her dog after they’re both diagnosed with cancer
When Aki Yamaguchi was diagnosed with breast cancer and went through a divorce, her border collie, Jazzy, helped her through her depression. Thankfully, six months after the completion of her treatment, Aki was given the all clear. But things weren’t all well and...
Portraits for grieving pet owners
The loss of a pet can be hard, but an artist in Davis has found a way to ease that pain. He is bringing new life to old pet photographs with the stroke of a brush. Peter Shahrokh is a pet portrait artist, which means when pets pass away, he paints their photographs...
Saying Goodbye to Our Dog with Canine Cancer
As many of you who follow my social media accounts may already know, we had to say goodbye to our beautiful boy, Luciano. On December 6, Luciano crossed over to the Rainbow Bridge, leaving our hearts completely broken. It’s been just over two weeks, and it’s still...