The Compassion of Euthanasia
This quiz can help you evaluate the quality of life of your pet when making decisions about hospice and end-of-life care. It also assesses your quality of life to help you make an informed choice.
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'Pre-Loss Bereavement' and the Power of Bargaining
Embracing pre-loss bereavement can help you to cope with the passing of a pet, even before it occurs - especially if you make a point to enjoy quality time with your pet during that time.
Navigating the Journey to the Rainbow Bridge
By learning the practice of 2-Sided Surrender, it helps heals your heart, knowing you honored your pet by being lovingly present in the service of ushering them out. They will feel and know the unconditional love from which you surrender them.
Turn Your Heart Toward the Furry Friends Most in Need
Are you ready to save a life? That's exactly what you do when you turn your heart toward the estimated 3.3 to 4.5 million dogs waiting in shelters to find a home. Forget the fancy breeders and pet shops. Rescue a pup that is truly in need and open the door to unimaginable unconditional love.
Boxer Puppy Makes Friends With Curious Cows!
Walking on leash in the pasture one day, a boxer puppy encountered some curious cows!
If Your Dog Could Talk, He'd Say 'Don't Pet Me Here'
Surprisingly, the way many people pet a dog isn't necessarily how he likes it. The two areas, in your dog's mind, that should be taboo for petting, and two other areas that can unleash feel-good emotions in both of you and help lower your blood pressure. Plus, how petting feels to your dog.
Pretty Kitty Visits the Spa!
He doesn't appear to be thrilled with it all, but this cat is getting the whole spa experience!
Kenya Announces Death Penalty for Poachers
Iconic species like elephants and rhinoceros are prime targets for poachers looking for ivory tusks or rhino horns. To protect the threatened species, poachers already face steep fines and jail time in Kenya. Now, an even steeper sentence has been announced in the country: the death penalty.
Are You Depriving Your Indoor-Only Cat of a Natural Life?
Not everyone agrees that indoor-only living is the ideal situation for cats, as cats have not been selectively bred to be indoors 24 hours a day, and many don't adjust to living in close contact to people. Be aware of the 10 risks cats face when living entirely indoors, and a practical compromise.
