ANNIVERSARIES
Gentle ways to mark a pet-loss anniversary
An anniversary does not have to become a ceremony. It can simply be a reason to spend a few minutes with the memories that still feel close.
Revisit one favorite place
Take the old walking route, sit by the window, or visit the trail that belonged to your routine together.
Choose one photograph
Print a photo you haven't displayed before and write a few lines about what was happening outside the frame.
Make the favorite thing
Cook the Sunday breakfast, buy the tennis ball for a shelter dog, or repeat a small ritual that makes you smile.
Add to the Little Things list
Write down anything you suddenly remembered during the year. Memory keeps moving.