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Aerial view of a woman gently petting her dog on a cozy patterned rug indoors.

Life With Pets / Relationships

Heaven Must Have Paw Prints

A favourite sleeping spot remains empty. The sound of paws running towards the door disappears. Nobody waits beside the dining table, and there is no familiar face looking up when we enter the room.

4 min read

A woman lovingly embraces her dog in a green outdoor space, highlighting companionship.

Life With Pets / Relationships

Why Losing a Pet Can Feel Like Losing a Family Member

The house is still there. The furniture has not moved. The food bowl may still be in its usual corner, and the leash may still hang behind the door. Yet something feels profoundly different.

4 min read

A senior dog curiously sniffs the grass on a sunny day in Bibra Lake Park, Perth.

Life With Pets / Relationships

The Last Walk: Preparing to Say Goodbye to a Pet

There are few walks more difficult than the last walk with a beloved pet. It may take place in a familiar park, along a favourite street or simply around the garden where the animal has spent years ex

3 min read

A cozy close-up of two domestic cats lounging inside on a wooden floor.

Life With Pets / Relationships

Grief: Helping Children Cope When a Pet Dies

For many children, a pet is their first close companion outside the immediate family. Dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and other animals become part of everyday life. They are playmates, confidants and sour

3 min read