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Vets Help Pets, Families Say Final Goodbyes at Home

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Bailey with Michael Daffy and Fuji.

Bailey with Michael Daffy and Fuji.

Feisty and Shannon Braun. COURTESY SABINE DEMME

Feisty and Shannon Braun. COURTESY SABINE DEMME

Grace Bollo with Clancy.

Grace Bollo with Clancy.

Humphrey

Humphrey

Humphrey and his friend Maisy.

Humphrey and his friend Maisy.

Feisty and Shannon Braun. COURTESY SABINE DEMME

Feisty and Shannon Braun. COURTESY SABINE DEMME

By Lisa Daffy on Jan 2, 2023
Twelve-year-old Bailey had congestive heart failure. Quite elderly by St. Bernard standards, her health continued to flag despite the best efforts of our wonderful vet. Watching her decline broke my... more

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