Posts by Wendy Welch

What I didn’t know i was missing

What I didn’t know i was missing

August 3, 2022 | Comments Off on What I didn’t know i was missing

When I went to HSHV to adopt, I knew I was missing a cat in my life. From the moment Perlman stepped into my home, he fearlessly claimed me as his own. I wanted a companion and what I got was a lifelong friend. I didn’t know I was missing the feeling of waking up with a kitty sleeping soundly on my chest. I didn’t know that watching my favorite tv shows could be made better with our nightly brushing sessions. I didn’t know how easy it would be to say “I have to go home, my cat is waiting
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Why your dog rolls in (stinky) stuff

Why your dog rolls in (stinky) stuff

May 2, 2022 | Comments Off on Why your dog rolls in (stinky) stuff

It never fails; no sooner does Fido return from the groomer looking clean and smelling fresh, then he finds something gross and stinky to roll in! Why do dogs insist in rolling in smelly stuff, and what can you do about it?
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How to talk with children about pet loss

How to talk with children about pet loss

April 22, 2022 | Comments Off on How to talk with children about pet loss

Wording is often a real challenge. Here are some prompts that may help you plan what to say to your children and/or children in your life. Remember that there are rarely “the right words” and that planning ahead, though difficult, may help you feel more prepared to discuss pet loss. On explaining death: “His/her body stopped working” or “his/her heart stopped working” and that means that he/she is dead and won’t ever wake up. For very young children: When a pet dies it means they stop moving, they don’t see or hear us, they don’t wake up again. On talking
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