Category Archives: Grief

A Listener Requests Grief Counselor

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Tracie

I know how much we all worry about losing our pets and how deep the sorrow is when we do. It’s been a privilege to welcome Susan Cohen on both my shows to discuss her marvelous work at the Animal … Continue reading →

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Alexander’s Passing

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Tracie

Dr. Wally Smith is the station manager of WLIU (which is now looking of a new home) and  which has been broadcasting DOG TALK®.  I got this very touching series of emails from him right before the show with my … Continue reading →

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The Kitty on “The Closer” TV Show

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Tracie

This was an interesting observation from Tammi, whom I met originally when I was able to help support her through the loss of her older kitty cat Shadow. I wondered if you watched a show on TNT called The Closer? … Continue reading →

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Max the Golden is Gone

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Tracie

Dear Tracie and Kate: Max’s battle with cancer ended at 7 p.m. this evening. Unfortunately, cancer won and took my Max from me. He fought with every ounce of strength he had in his very tired body. He wanted to … Continue reading →

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Lots of “K” For Kitties in Ypsilanti

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Tracie

I’ve been getting so many (very welcome) requests for bookplates and goodies — especially the free coupon for up to a $20 bag of the wonderful Dr. Elsey’s Cat Attract litter — but this one really touched me from Beth … Continue reading →

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Tragedy: Kitten Dies In Recliner

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Tracie

I have rarely read anything as heart-rending as this plea for help on my blog. In the midst of a blog and comments about something mundane, this popped up: This doesn’t have anything to do with the question in this … Continue reading →

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Litter Container Death (Update)

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Tracie

Hi Tracie, I wanted to get Emmas story out there to as many people as possible. I’m not sure what I said, but I hope the point was made. I will try to call again next week. Do you think … Continue reading →

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Tragic Kitten Death

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Tracie

I got the following from a grieving listener, Kim in Montana, who said “Please alert your listeners that this can happen. I don’t know what I am going to do to cope, maybe this will save someone else from this … Continue reading →

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