
My Bullett gave me 17 years of love, by Diane P.
I saw Bullett for the first time when he was just a few days old. When he got out of his box and came over

I saw Bullett for the first time when he was just a few days old. When he got out of his box and came over

So often heart dogs come into our lives as a gift from God to help us cope with the tough struggles in life. As a

We look forward to a full moon every month when we say, “This is Roxie’s moon” – the orange full moon we saw the evening

It’s been over a year since Sascha left us and I still feel her spirit every day. Sascha, my beautiful gray tabby with the gorgeous

Cupcake was a little black dog with tan highlights who weighed seven kilos and who changed my life. When I came to live in Figueres,

Oh Mommie, I miss you immensely. All the happy years we shared together. You gave me devotion. You trained me to give you ultimate care.

“We have another hound available, and I’ll take some money off if you want to meet her,” was what her foster carer told me after

When I first met KC, the rescue volunteers handed her leash over to me saying that she wouldn’t go near anyone without barking or lunging

It was a frigid January morning and we were all packed up, ready to leave Colorado and fly to the Big Island of Hawaii where

I met Dillard in October 2012, when he was six months old. I saw his picture online and was drawn in by his curious expression

Dear Loesje, We picked you and your brother up one summer morning in August from a farm in the countryside. You were running around the

Boozer, 2006-2021 Long ago in 2006 there was a chihuahua in a small desert town in California. His mom called him Boozer. He had many

I met Zeppelin on August 17, 2017, after adopting him from a rescue online. I saw him and fell in love with his beautiful brown

I was living deep in Mexico with my fiancé in 1999 when I saw my Bernie Bear and fell in love with him instantly. Bernstein

Cooper, you were born on my birthday in 2012. Little did I know that having you would catapult my life into pure wonderfulness. You were

The tears on my cheeks sting and taste salty. The pain in my heart is making my stomach churn. My eyes are so red and

This was no accident. On the side of a busy highway, an emaciated, shaking, and confused dog was seen. Luckily, a young girl was able

Percy is my soul cat. Percy was loving, sweet, gentle, innocent, and unassuming. He was born in a barn in Wisconsin, and a vet tech

My Chewie was a sweet, humble soul. Although small in stature, Chewie was mighty in spirit. He didn’t leave me with a monetary inheritance –

Kohana was always a special dog, and looking back on our time together, it feels like she was meant to be ours. I have always
Exclusive Members-Only Webinar:
A conversation on the human face of shelter and rescue work with Dillon Dodson
Join us for this exciting event
We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive members-only webinar featuring Dillon Dodson, veterinary social worker, Director of Social Work at the Toronto Humane Society, and Vice President of our partner organization, the International Association of Veterinary Social Work. This special event is designed to shine a light on the human side of animal welfare work in rescues and shelters.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM, ET
Platform: Zoom (registration required)
Join the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement today and create a special online memorial for your pet. Enjoy 20% off a Silver or Platinum membership— offer ends September 7.
In honor of Rainbow Bridge Memorial Day (August 28), we are offering a 20% discount on Silver and Platinum memberships throughout the entire month of August. By joining us, you will have the unique opportunity to create a lasting online memorial for your pet, complete with photos and stories you can cherish.
This year the Association of Pet Loss & Bereavement (APLB) is participating in Giving Tuesday, December 3rd. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
Please give generously. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those grieving the loss of their cherished pets.
This year the Association of Pet Loss & Bereavement (APLB) is participating in Giving Tuesday, on December 3rd. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
Please give generously. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those grieving the loss of their cherished pets.