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 Here are some articles I've written about pets, as well as links to other resources. I hope you find them helpful.

End of Life issues
Blogs & Groups
Miscellaneous
I'll be adding more, so please check back.

END OF LIFE ISSUES

It Always Hurts More Than You Expected: Dealing with the Death of a Beloved Companion Animal. I wrote this article for Old Mill Feed & Garden, where I buy my pet food and my greyhound gets to visit with Gracie, the owners' Corgi. www.oldmillfeed.com. Click on Pets and scroll down for articles.

Quality of Life Scale, by Dr. Alice Villalobos, also referred to as The HHHHHMM Scale, is useful when you and your vet are starting to talk about the possibility of euthanasia. It does not give you a specific answer; rather, it helps you think about it from your animal's standpoint. (click here), or go to www.veterinarypracticenews.com and search for: quality of life scale.

Argus Institute is located at Colorado State University's college of veterinary medicine, the institute focuses on the human-animal bond. The site has resources for families facing the death of their beloved pet. www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu
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BLOGS & GROUPS

Laurel Lagoni is one of the "pet loss support" pioneers within the field of veterinary medicine. Her blog is at http://laurellagoni.typepad.com/ or click here.

Dr. Patty Khuly comments on many aspects of veterinary medicine and animal ownership both pets and working stock. www.dolittler.com

If you have a Greyhound with a life-threatening illness, contact me for information about a helpful online group.
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MISCELLANEOUS

Gratefulness.Org, A Network for Grateful Living: home page leads to labyrinth walk, virtual candle lighting, etc. (or click on this image).

(Check back for more. And please let me know if there are other resources you feel I should consider adding.)
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