In Honor of Our Dog Tanner

Have you ever loved a pet so much that losing them changes the whole rhythm of your home?

Rebecca and Seth share an emotional conversation honoring their golden retriever, Tanner. They walk through the long, confusing year of trying to figure out his limp, the exhausting search for answers, the MRI that finally revealed the truth, and the grief of saying goodbye. They also share the quieter gifts Tanner left behind, especially the reminders to slow down, get outside, and stay present.

→ Keep advocating when you know something is not right, even when it is expensive, inconvenient, or slow

→ Sometimes the hardest part is the not knowing, and getting clarity can be both relief and heartbreak

→ Routines matter, and when a pet is gone, everyone feels it, including the rest of the family and the other pets

→ Grief is not too much, it is love showing up after the loss

→ Nature helps, even when nothing feels normal, Tanner could be happy just watching snow fall

→ Slow down on purpose, sometimes your dog is not asking for a power walk, he is asking you to be there

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“Deep love equals deep grief.”

If this episode hits home, share it with someone who has loved a pet like family. And if you are walking through grief right now, you are not alone.

Read Rebecca's blog tribute to Tanner on Whinypalooza.com, and share this episode with someone who has loved a pet like family.

https://www.whinypaluza.com/2026/02/18/in-honor-of-my-dog-tanner/