Staying Together: Quality of Life and Animal Relationships

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  • Marilyn J. Mather Dowling College,Oakdale,New York

Abstract

This narrative describes how a three-legged rescue dog and the author's 86-year-old mother moved through the changes that occurred with a diagnosis of late stage ovarian cancer. Told through the eyes of a daughter, this story chronicles the life-changing process of fighting advanced cancer at an older age, coupled with the difficulties of maintaining a pet as abilities decline. Medical transitions, caregiver concerns, insurance challenges, and pet issues are woven into the narrative.

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Mather, M. J. (2014). Staying Together: Quality of Life and Animal Relationships. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 15(1), 30–34. Retrieved from https://reflectionsnarrativesofprofessionalhelping.org/index.php/Reflections/article/view/854

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