Mourning: There’s no such thing as ‘just a pet’
“Your pet is a family member,” says PetLossAtHome.com co-owner, Rob Twyning. “Your not simply a pet owner, you’re a friend.” That friendship and companionship will be a difficult loss when your dog or cat passes. It’s important to take time to mourn that loss for your health and to honor the pet that is no […]
Measuring your pet’s quality of life during the aging years
PetLossAtHome.com co-owner, Rob Twyning, is also a pet owner and knows as well as most that, as our pets age, we often exercise a measure of denial when we think our pets are aging. We think our beloved dog or cat is doing great but might just be having a bad day here and there. […]
Is it painful for my pet to be put to sleep?
Experts, including the founders of PetLossAtHome.com, are unanimous in that being put to sleep (euthanasia) doesn’t cause pain for a loved pet at the end of life. There’s no way to be certain since pets can’t document what they feel or how they experience pain. Medically, though, the process is designed to be pain free. […]