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Tag Archives: Animals
Study Suggests Pets Say Goodbye Before They Die
First-of-its-kind paper explores stories of dogs, cats and others exhibiting behaviors similar to those of humans in their final days
In countless households, pets are family members. When our furry and feathered friends pass away, one wonders if they understand how important they have been to us, and how loved they were and will always be. Many pet owners have … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged Animals, Death, Death and Dying, end-of-life, Pets, Saying Goodbye
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What is PAWS? An Interview with Tara Whitefield
How one organization aids the sick and elderly by offering animal companionship
Tara Whitefield is the Director of Companion Animal Services at PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support), a San Francisco-based, privately funded non-profit that facilitates animal companionship for the physically ill and socially marginalized throughout the Bay Area. She sat down with … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Animals, Animals Helping EOL, PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support), Pets
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Will Man’s Best Friend Mourn His Loss?
The phenomenon of loyal dogs grieving after the death of their owners.
Earlier this year, we examined the phenomenon of grief in animals and discovered that most experts agree that many types of wild animals seem to experience grief at the loss of companions, mates, or offspring. But, what about pets? Do … Continue reading
