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Pet Loss

Whether they have four legs, feathers, or slither along on their bellies, pets can be an important part of anyone’s family. So how do you cope when they leave?

We seek out some expert advice on dealing with the loss of a family pet.

Guests:
Marguerite David, L.C.S.W
- Facilitator of the Charlottesville Pet Loss Support Group.

Sara Salmon, D.V.M. - Medical Director of the 24-hour per day VETSS animal hospital in Albemarle County.

Craig Shealy, Ph.D. - Clinical Psychologist.  Executive Director of the International Beliefs and Values Institute ("IBAVI").  Professor of Graduate Psychology, James Madison University.

Tom Graham was Senior Producer and host of WMRA's Virginia Insight from 2006 to 2015.