I am so honored that my story about sweet Bella is included in Gone Dogs, an anthology of 50 tales about dogs from around the world. As a rescue puppy, Bella fell into my life and changed it forever.

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I'll never forget the sleepless night following Bella's sudden passing — those hours when my grief, tears and gratefulness for her just poured onto pages.

 

To me, one of the most difficult consequences of losing a loved one — whether they be human or animal — is the natural act of moving on, forgetting, and healing. The cruel twist is the day I realize that I've only thought about a deceased loved one once, twice, or not at all.

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That's why writing about Bella was catharsis — a balm on my heart that came with translating our time together into words. I knew that writing my precious experiences with Bella would help me keep those memories in my heart forever.

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My deepest thanks to Gone Dogs for immortalizing the stories of so many dogs who lived and loved. 

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Beth