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Seven Songs To Mourn A Beloved Pet

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Johnny Cash, "We'll Meet Again"

Everyone has the dream and hope that after we die that we all get reunited with our loved ones. We don't know for sure, but it sounds like a plan to us.

Bruce Springsteen, "You're Missing"

The biggest part about losing an animal is missing out on the sounds. No barking when you come home, no paws hitting the linoleum, no begging. It's the quiet that bothers you almost as much as the loss.

Nick Cave & Kylie Minogue, "Death Is Not The End"

This cover of a Dylan tune from Down In The Groove shows Cave and Minogue someone coalescing their talents for one blissful session.

Simon & Garfunkel, "Old Friends"

Even though they can't speak (the way we are used to), dogs have their own language. With Cholula, you could tell when she was bothered or happy by her tail or her eyes. If Craig's Hlist was away from his parent's house too long, she would yap her complaints to me until she got dog treats.

Brian Wilson, "Love and Mercy"

Shortly after we had to put Cholula to sleep, the little brother was talking about never ever wanting another dog. He wants to buy a monkey. Because when a monkey dies it will be easier than a dog?

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