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A Little Bit About Psychology, Dogs, and MePornography Addiction
When people use pornography long term, addiction can develop. Intimacy is affected, and healthy, loving relationships are not possible. The result is a decline in the interest in real, human partners. The use of internet pornography affects the brain, and actually...
Holidays without your Pet
If you have lost a pet recently or even some time ago, the holidays can be a difficult time. There are several reasons for this, including the following: there may be a renewed sense of grief often there are expectations from others to celebrate when you don’t feel...
Support Groups for Pet Loss
A free support group has been created in partnership with Vets To Go, an amazing company that provides mobile vet services to people in Alberta. This group has been recently started in order to provide information and support to those who have experienced, or will be...
Grieving the Loss of a Pet
The loss of a pet can be a very sad and heartbreaking time. There are many emotional and behavioral responses that can result from this loss, and these are all normal reactions. Some of these symptoms include: Denial Sadness Shock Anger Guilt Depression Obsessive...
Alberta Spay and Neuter Task Force
The Alberta Spay and Neuter Task Force (ASNTF) is an organization that I have been a volunteer with for the past 3 years. The task force provides community based wellness clinics for pets and owners, in order to assist with pet overpopulation concerns, as well as...
How to help someone with depression
There are many people who suffer from depression, which is a serious but very treatable disorder. Not only does it affect the person with depression, but also those around them. When someone you love is depressed, you may experience feelings of helplessness, sadness,...