Dear Tacit,

I recently lost my beloved dog and the sadness had hit me hard. My friends don’t seem to understand, and I don’t feel I can talk to them about how broken my heart is. Article content

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Signed: Losing A Dog

Dear Losing a Dog,

I’m really sorry that you are going through this. Losing a dog — or a beloved pet of any kind who was a source of unconditional love — is a deep and personal grief. Of course you are going to feel heartbroken. That’s a completely healthy response. And this kind of pain may not go away in just a few days or weeks.

For many people, pets are not just animals — they are a very real part of the family. Our pets love us completely and without condition. They are always there for us in the quiet moments,

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