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Life With Pets / Relationships

Introducing a Pet to a New Baby

The arrival of a baby changes the dynamics of an entire household. For a pet that has enjoyed years of attention, routines and unrestricted access to family members, the sudden arrival of a newborn ca

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Life With Pets / Relationships

What Animals Teach Us About Forgiveness

An animal that has been hurt does not always run towards the person offering help. It may hide, growl, retreat or refuse food. A rescued dog may be frightened of a raised hand. A neglected cat may tak

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Life With Pets / Relationships

It Takes a Village: Who Else Your Dog Needs in Their Corner

There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from being a new dog's only point of contact for absolutely everything: feeding, walking, training, emergencies, entertainment. It is unsustainable,

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Life With Pets / Relationships

The Dog Who Waited Outside the Hospital

A hospital is a place where people wait. Families wait for news, doctors wait for test results, and patients wait for someone to tell them that everything will be all right.

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Life With Pets / Relationships

They Never Ask How Much Money We Have. They Only Ask If We Are Home

There is something extraordinary about the way animals welcome us home. A dog may wait near the door, a cat may appear from another room, or a bird may begin calling the moment it hears a familiar voi

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