How author Milly Johnson channeled tragic loss of beloved dog Teddy into new novel
A best-selling Yorkshire author has channeled the anguish of losing her cherished dog to cancer into her latest novel. Chris Burn speaks to Milly Johnson about the unusual tribute. It is a heartbreaking moment that animal lovers get to know only too well – the...
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...