You Can’t Leave Anything in Your Will to Your Guinea Pig
TranslationAnimals give unconditional love and for some people, this is stronger than any bond they share with human companions in their lives. That’s why it’s becoming more popular to leave all worldly possessions to family pets. What happens in cases where a will clearly states that Mr. Flufferkins inherits all the wealth? The answer may [...]
Raeside’s “Rainbow Bridge” Gives Hope for a Hereafter
TranslationOne of the best political cartoonists in Canada, Adrian Raeside, has entertained millions with his daily comic strip, The Other Coast. Two new Raeside books hit the bookstores on the same day in mid-April and one of them took on the more serious subject of the death of a pet. “The Rainbow Bridge – A [...]
Rent-A-Cavy Wins in Switzerland
TranslationAs we get older, it’s more and more difficult to find friends. Apparently guinea pigs have the same problem. In Hadlikon, Switzerland, 30 kilometers from Zürich, Priska Küng operates a matchmaking service for the lonely pets. Guinea pigs are social animals that live in groups and Swiss law prohibits owners from keeping only one. So [...]
Do You Believe in Rainbow Bridge?
TranslationWhat started as a poem written by an unknown author has reached across the world as pet owners seek to make sense of a beloved pet’s passing. These words bring together people across the entire pet community in the common belief that their pet will be waiting for them in the hereafter. When grieving the [...]
