Featured Love Stories

Woman petting her pet dog

“Yet be blessèd to the height
Of all good and all delight
    Pervious to thy nature;
Only loved beyond that line,
With a love that answers thine,
    Loving fellow creature.”

— Elizabeth Barrett Browning

(from To Flush, My Dog)

Couple holding their pet cat

For me, there’s nothing more beautiful, more healing, than hearing your stories about your own profound bond with your beloved animal companion and the love you still carry with you. In you, I feel connected to a kindred spirit, and I get to see my relationship with Moxy and Teddy reflected. Animals bring life to our lives; they are our closest friends, family members and soulmates. This space is a living memorial for your cherished pet, a place to share your memories and experiences, a place to engage your grief, a place to rest your heart. It’s an honor to bear witness to your love stories.

Woman journaling and sharing her favorite pet stories

A Few Guidelines

  • Length: Any, with suggested limit of ~500 words

  • Photos: Submit up to five

  • Questions to help you get started:

    • What was your pet’s personality like?

    • What little rituals did you have together?

    • What do you miss the most?

    • What are the biggest lessons you’ve learned from your pet?

    • How has loving and grieving your pet changed you

    • Have you continued to feel or experience your pet, even after they’ve transitioned?

Note: Your story can be told through any medium—a poem, a song, a piece of art—all are welcome!

Share your true love story!

“Tears are words that need to be written.”

– Paulo Coelho