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A POEM FOR THE GRIEVING... Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die... -- Mary Frye Coping with Pet Loss Grieving the Death of a Dog or Cat and Moving On Given the intense bond most of us share with our animals, it’s natural to feel devastated by feelings of grief and sadness when a pet dies. While some people may not understand the depth of feeling you had for your pet, you should never feel guilty or ashamed about grieving for an animal friend. Instead, use these healthy ways to cope with the loss, comfort yourself and others, and begin the pr...

   How To Protect Your Pet (and Others) From The Cold This Winter In many areas, winter is a season of bitter cold and numbing wetness. Extra precautions during winter months will make sure your four-footed family members stay safe and warm. Help your pets remain happy and healthy during the colder months by following these simple guidelines: KEEP PETS INDOORS AND WARM Don't leave dogs or cats outdoors when the temperature drops. Regardless of the season, short-haired, very young or old dogs and all cats should never be left outside without supervision. Dogs and cats are safer indoors, except when taken out for exercise. During walks, short-haired dogs may feel more comfortable wearing a sweater. No matter what the temperature is, windchill can threaten a pet's life. Pets are sensitive to severe cold and are at risk for frostbite and hypothermia when they are outdoors during extreme cold snaps. Exposed skin on noses, ears and paw pads can quickly freeze and su...

                TEACH BY EXAMPLE               When you teach a child to be kind to animals, you help pave the way to a brighter future for all living beings. Animals benefit because the next generation has learned to treat them with respect and compassion, reducing instances of animal cruelty. Children benefit because learning about compassion and empathy early in life builds moral character, reduces violence, and builds a sense of empowerment and responsibility. And society as a whole benefits when its members are more caring towards each other and the animals who live among us. Unfortunately, not all children are taught to be kind to animals. This gap may lead them to tease animals or otherwise disregard their feelings; in the worst cases, it can lead to acts of animal cruelty. Animal cruelty is a heinous act punishable by law...

Our help is urgently needed to save lives. Soi Dog’s clinic, in Thailand, is not able to cope with the growing number of dogs needing urgent medical treatment. A bigger and better hospital is urgently needed to save these dogs lives. To find out more, please click here.  https://www.chuffed.org/project/saving-thailands-street-dogs/?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email Major funds funds are desperately needed. . Every day, Soi Dog is called upon to rescue and help dogs who need immediate and critical treatment to survive. These dogs may be victims of abuse such as beatings, being set on fire or victims of road accidents. Most tragically, they often rescue young mothers unable to care for their puppies and often puppies with no mother at all. Soi Dogs current clinic simply does not have the space or facilities for the number of dogs needing help. Dogs are dying as a result and your help is needed to save lives. Imagine being...