Understanding Grief: Why We Should Take Pet Loss More Seriously.

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I never understood the intensity and depth of grief until I lost my dog, Mr. B. Adopting a senior dog comes with unique challenges that I would not trade for the world. I learned from my dog and grew with him, as his needs became more apparent, and as he relied on me more due to his osteoarthritis. As hard as it is to watch and accept your pet dealing with old age, and any…