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
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Webinar: A Conversation on Pet Loss with Author E.B. Bartels
Join us for this exciting event
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.
Navigating Pet Loss & Grief, hosted by Moose’s
March, this webinar is designed to support pet
owners through the difficult journey and depth of
pet loss, anticipatory grief and understanding
guilt. This webinar will also provide 3 key
takeaways for the management of grief,
Featuring insights from renowned experts
Colleen Rolland, Association of Pet Loss and
Bereavement and Dr. Nancy Curotto, Pet Loss &
Bereavement Specialist. Attendees will have an
opportunity to ask questions of the experts.
We understand that the holidays can be a difficult time for pet parents missing their fur babies. APLB will be extending our hours this year to help you – we’ll get through this together.
Sun Dec 24: 2 – 4 pm EST
Sun Dec 24: 8 – 10 pm EST
Mon Dec 25: 8 – 10 pm EST
Tues Dec 26: 8 – 10 pm EST
Wed Dec 27: 8 – 10 pm EST
Fri Dec 29: 8 – 10 pm EST
Sun Dec. 31: 2 – 4 pm EST
Sun. Dec 31: 8 – 10 pm EST
Mon Jan 1: 8 – 10 pm EST
Sat Dec 9: 7- 9 pm EST
Sun Dec 10: 7- 8:30 EST
Sat Dec. 23: 7 – 9 pm EST
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.