[Post Update: The real inspiration behind this post was a wonderful dog named Tyler, who happened to belong to Rob and Marisol Thomas. Tyler was a beloved family member to Rob and Mari, and this past summer, he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. I am sad to report that on November 5, Tyler went to [...]
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Sometimes after a cancer diagnosis, that’s all we think about, and all we see in our companion’s furry face. We can only focus on what cancer may take away from us… and the hurt and pain it causes. So, here is a reminder that despite all of the things that cancer does to turn our lives upside [...]
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One of the most common pieces of advice that I give to people that I meet whose dogs have been diagnosed with cancer is to “live in the moment,” just as our dogs do. I think it’s how they manage to stay so happy and resilient throughout their lives — they don’t waste time regretting [...]
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No matter how hard we try, all of us eventually get to a point when we can no longer fight off the inevitable, and it is time to say goodbye to this life. When it comes to our companion animals, this can often be especially difficult, not only because so many of our dogs and [...]
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