The demise of a beloved pet. Includes dealing with the remains of the pet, burial procedures and coping with the death of the pet.
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I found my dog on the side of the road, should I leave him there, or take him and bury him?
This is sad, and horrible, but I found my dog dead on the shoulder of the highway last night, and I don't know whether I should just leave him there and let nature dispose of what's left, or try to.. I guess scrape him up and bury the remains.
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What should I consider when looking at pet cremation?
We have been talking about what to do when one of our pets die. We both find cremation to be a good final choice. I did some internet searching for pet cremation and find there are a lot of options and maybe some concerns.
What should I consider…
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How do I dispose of a dead pet?
My cat is getting old, and none of my pets are going to be around for the rest of my life. When they pass on, I think I will be too emotional to think about the logistics, so I'd like to figure out what to do ahead of time.
I live in the city,…
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What is "The Rainbow Bridge"?
When my dog passed away, I was told he would meet me by the Rainbow Bridge. I have heard others mention this anecdote as well. I understand it has some popularity as an aid in a time of grief due to the loss of a pet.
Can anyone please elaborate?
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what makes the baby rabbit get swollen stomach and at what stage do one separate them from their mother?
am having seventeen baby rabbit and two left now. I have lost fifteen. please what is the course?
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How to handle backyard pet burials at home sale?
We will sell the family house in Louisiana soon, and there are multiple pet (mostly dog) burials in the backyard, 15+ years old, no deeper than two feet (deeper than that, and you'll hit water in this part of La.) What responsibility do we have to…
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