Animal Relationships: Live Chat With Dr. LaFarge 3/6/09 12-2PM EST
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Please join Dr. Stephanie LaFarge, Senior Director of Counseling Services at the ASPCA, in our live chat Friday, March 6. Ask questions on animal relationships!
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It’s been a year, and I still mourn my dog. Is this normal?Help, my dorm roommate and my cat don’t get along!
My fiance says it’s me—or my new puppy!
The human-animal bond is a unique relationship that affects people and pets in profound ways. Here to help us understand and nurture this special bond is the ASPCA’s Dr. Stephanie LaFarge, Senior Director of Counseling Services. Dr. LaFarge, who specializes in human-animal relationships and grief counseling, will join us in a live discussion Friday, March 6, right here on our ASPCA Online Community. Catch her this Friday between noon and 2:00 P.M. EST!
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What's up with people who don't like animals? 6 Replies
Hi Dr. LaFarge! I was wondering about people who don't like animals. Not people who hate them or are scared of them, but who just don't seem to be interested one way or the other. Could there be some…
Started by Pune. Last reply by alan john Dec 11.
Recently lost my companion of 14 years 10 Replies
Hi Dr. LaFarge, I recently lost my beautiful brave companion, Priscilla, after almost 14 years together. I believe in the human-animal bond almost more than anything else in this universe. I was extr…
Started by Gretchen. Last reply by bowen john Dec 11.
What is normal? Am I going overboard for my Senior Dog? 16 Replies
I have a 15 year old German Shepherd. Her years have really slowed her down and we know that time is not on her side. My husband and I have made all sorts of lifestyle changes that revolve around her…
Started by Belles. Last reply by Ming Ming's mom Mar 10.
Red nosed pitball 2 Replies
Im thinking of getting a rednosed pitball. Im a bit worried because i know pitballs can be very aggressive, and it will be around children and i am worried. I am just wondering, if they can be nice…
Started by Melissa. Last reply by Renate Uhl Mar 9.
hello my horse bucks way too much 1 Reply
whenever i get on him he runs away and bucks until im off
Started by micail. Last reply by Amy B. Mar 8.
Grieving for a pet 17 Replies
I lost a dog many years ago...and still to this day, I tear up thinking about Missy. She was the dog that everyone loved...everyone. And when she died, it was a long time where I couln't let it go. I…
Started by GIJane. Last reply by Debbie Hess Mar 7.
Question from Donna 3 Replies
Hi, I am asking this question for Donna, a MySpace friend who couldn't be here. She has 5 rats and would like to know why she and others can have rats as pets while others jump up on chairs at the si…
Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by Belles Mar 6.
Introducing a new pet. 1 Reply
Dear Dr. Lafarge, My two dogs were the best of friends for 13 years, until recently one passed away. It has been a few months now and I am interested in adopting a new dog. Do you think my 13 year-ol…
Started by perdie. Last reply by Cory Vorel Mar 6.
foster dog 5 Replies
I became a first time foster "mom" just over two months ago. I already had a "forever dog" that I am very attached to. Shortly after we got our foster dog, Bree, she was diagnosed with heart disease.…
Started by Cory Vorel. Last reply by Strega Mar 6.
Helping friends grieve pets 1 Reply
Hi Dr. LaFarge! Working for the ASPCA means being surrounded by pet lovers. Unfortunately, it also means experiencing the loss of a colleague's pet somewhat regularly. How can I help a friend cope wi…
Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by Dr. Stephanie LaFarge Mar 6.
Incumbent Cat, New Boyfriend 2 Replies
Dr. LaFarge, when my boyfriend first visited my apartment and met my cat Bing 8 years ago, they got along great. Bing is a friendly, cuddly cat, and my boyfriend was very attentive to him...but Bing…
Started by Pune. Last reply by Elyse Orecchio Mar 6.
My Spouse Isn't into My Cat 1 Reply
Dr. LaFarge, My cat and I have a special bond. I adopted him a few years before I met my husband. Now I'm happily married, but my husband isn't interested in my cat. He doesn't dislike him. He just…
Started by Michele Farbman. Last reply by Dr. Stephanie LaFarge Mar 6.
Domestic Violence 2 Replies
Hi Dr. LaFarge, Can a person tell by someone's pet that there is domestic violence going on in the house? What are some signs? And who would I call if there was violence to report? Thanks for your…
Started by Michele Farbman. Last reply by Elyse Orecchio Mar 6.
Great questions so far, guys! 3 Replies
Just wanted to say that :)
Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by Elyse Orecchio Mar 6.
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