Posted AT 9:46 AM EDT on 10/06/08
Do we really need doggie chemo and kitty caskets?
When I recently applied for pet licences for our dog and cat, I had to face a stark truth: I've been in affectionate denial that they're getting on in years. For some time I've been claiming they were 10 years old. But when I checked, I realized my dog is actually 12 and my cat almost 13. It means my family has to start worrying about, you know, the end.
For most people, the end of their pet's life, while always traumatic, has until recently been a private affair.
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