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Tag Archives: Pets
The Last Walk
I slipped the leash around his neck for the last time. He wagged his tail, hopeful even through his labored breaths that we might be going for a walk. Just 24 hours earlier, Max, our 12-year-old Lab, had been diagnosed … Continue reading
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Tagged animal shelter, discussing death with kids, dog rescue, euthanasia, Pets, veterinarian
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Teen’s Best Friend
The first clue that Petco had snookered me again came in the form of a text message from my 16-year-old daughter. It read: “I’m going to take your lack of an answer as yes, I can buy a hamster. Thanks!” … Continue reading
Why Goldfish are the Worst Pets in the World
Poor Thunder. S/he lived but two days in a shiny glass bowl in our laundry room. My eight-year-old, already wise to the whims of goldfish life, was adamant that he not reside in her room so she didn’t have to … Continue reading