In memory of loved companions
When Kathy Landsman's dog died, it took her four years before she could face getting another one. The german shepherd cross, Putzi, was originally her brother's Michael, who had died of cancer 10 years before.
"It was the final connection I had to my brother. The pain was overwhelming," Ms Landsman says. She's not alone.
An AC Nielsen readership survey conducted last year shows 52 percent of New Zealanders own a cat or dog.
Pets leave an indelible mark on owners' lives, offering unconditional love and companionship. Yet when they die, grieving their loss often isn't considered acceptable as compared to a human death. (click on title to read more)
"It was the final connection I had to my brother. The pain was overwhelming," Ms Landsman says. She's not alone.
An AC Nielsen readership survey conducted last year shows 52 percent of New Zealanders own a cat or dog.
Pets leave an indelible mark on owners' lives, offering unconditional love and companionship. Yet when they die, grieving their loss often isn't considered acceptable as compared to a human death. (click on title to read more)
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