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Do Dogs Remember Their Previous Owners?

If you’ve ever had a rescue dog, you’ve probably wondered if your dog remembers their previous owner. Dog memory doesn’t work the same as human memory, and it’s impossible to know for sure how much of what types of things dogs do remember throughout their lives. Still, there is evidence to suggest that dogs can remember previous owners, particularly if their experience with that owner was strikingly good or terribly abusive. Humans have “episodic memory,” which helps us understand past … Read more

6 Ways To Help Needy Pets In Your Late Dog’s Honor

Losing a dog is one of the most devastating challenges that any pet parent will ever have to face. They say that anyone who adopts a dog or cat will inevitably have their heart broken… but we take the leap, anyway. We know that the love and happiness they bring to our lives is worth the pain we must endure when it’s time to say goodbye. When that sad day occurs, it’s going to take time to ease the pain, and it’ll never fully go … Read more

Man Grieves Over Late Dog By Writing A Beautiful Story From Benny’s Perspective

Warning: grab the tissues.  When musician John Pointer wrote and shared an essay about the day his beloved Boxer Benny passed away–from Benny’s point of view–he did it to process his own grief. But little did he know that the story would be circulated world-wide, being translated into multiple languages. When asked what sparked the idea for the essay, John told iHeartDogs: It just didn’t make sense. [Benny] was the Energizer Benny. Nothing stopped him. I couldn’t comprehend it. And I was devastated. I … Read more

Man Honors Late Dog By Sending Tennis Balls To Dog Owners Around The World

Bay Area dweller Chris Sontag-Ratti decided to commemorate the memory of his beloved dog in the best way: to send free tennis balls to anyone who would use them to play with their own dogs, while they still had time together. In January of 2013, the Boxer-Rottweiler mix passed away at the age of 12 from cancer. Her name was Everything. https://www.instagram.com/p/1r3L8KSl-H/ Although the name was picked at random, this sweet mutt certainly lived up to her name in the context of … Read more

12 DIY Ways To Remember A Beloved Dog Who Has Passed

In honor of your furry family members, we wanted to give you ways to memorialize your beloved dog who has crossed the rainbow bridge. Sometimes, making something can help with the grieving process, so we have rounded up 12 amazing DIY ways to create a lasting memory of the dog you’ve lost. Looking for a gift you can purchase? Check out our dog memorial gifts store. #1 – Bookshelf Shrine Author Alan Livingston has a special section in his home office which his … Read more