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Rob Loose column: Grieving for departed pet can take many forms | Opinion


Can you think of a pet with which you have had a special bond? One that has been more than a companion? Maybe that pet is under your feet or on the back of your chair as you read this article.

I have had a pet or two like that. Dogs have long been a part of my life. But I can think of one or two that I’ve shared a special connection. When I pondered their place in my life, I’ve considered how to honor them even in death.


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Local funeral home director Rob Loose’s column runs the first Saturday of each month. Contact him at Rob@LooseCares.com.





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