***GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED!  CONGRATS TO:  Laura O.!***     While September is National Pet Memorial Month , pet loss can happen at any time. Sometimes we know the loss is coming, at other times it may come out of the blue due to an accident or sudden illness. No matter how it happens, losing a beloved pet is traumatic and life altering. We are never ready for it. Sometimes, knowing our pet is in their golden years or very ill, we experience anticipatory grief. Other times, a sudden loss can shake us to the core. We have all lost beloved pets, and we carry that loss with us always.    So how does one move on from the loss of a  pet?    This post contains affiliate links, meaning if you click link & make a qualifying purchase, I may receive a small commission *at no extra cost to you.*   Enter a new book by author Peggy Frezon - Goodbye to a Good Dog: Healing, Comfort, and the Hope of Heav...

I t’s the sad truth that way too often now we hear of animals being abandoned, neglected, abused, and those who are repeatedly surrendered by their supposed caregivers; whether it is on the news, in our social media feeds, or by someone we know witnessing someone causing harm to an animal, any animal.    It brings to mind a fitting quote by actor Richard Gere, " As custodians of the planet it is our responsibility to deal with all species with kindness, love, and compassion. That these animals suffer through human cruelty is beyond understanding. Please help to stop this madness.”   While there are sources people can reach out to, such as their local police department, dog control officer, a reputable rescue, the Humane World for Animals (formerly the Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA, etc., but even if/when they can remove the pet(s) in danger, many times the abuse or abandonment is something that is not registered anywhere.    So, what happen...