Returning

To all dog lovers, especially those who have recently lost a beloved family companion.

Grief, and grieving, and loss, and healing -- these are strong emotions that we collectively share, whatever our political leanings. To love is to lose, and to accept some future sorrow; and while that sorrow may be distant, its arrival is always all too soon.

As we come together for the holidays, let’s remember those in our lives who will not be with us, including our pets.