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Grief Stricken? How to Deal with Pet Death

By Jill Rappaport and the ASPCA — 2008

Losing a pet is a subject most pet owners never want to think about, but unfortunately must deal with at some point. I personally had to deal with the loss of two dogs, both more than six years ago. I can honestly say that I have never gotten over it — I've just gotten used to it.

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Death or Loss of an Animal Companion