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~ September 13, 2013 As we pass closer to the end of life, we are always aware as in any hospice situation that death may actually not be the outcome expected – even sometimes in the most dire of situations. A short while ago we experienced just such a situation at BrightHaven and I would … Read more

~ April 19, 2013 “William” William, sweet William. Although at BrightHaven for two years, the sweet, gentle, dignified and reserved William rarely invited us close to his grieving heart. In the last couple of weeks though, he finally opened, accepted and allowed me in and now what a wrench it is to bid farewell to my … Read more

~ February 22nd, 2013 Pepito, Lady Di, Mr. Magoo and King Tut became one of the most precious and special feline families to have ever dwelled at BrightHaven. Two weeks ago you may recall the death of Mr. Magoo and yesterday at 9:20am we bade farewell to dear little Miss Diana. Several weeks ago, when the … Read more

~ February 7th, 2013 Today at 2:07am, we bade farewell to BrightHaven’s much loved “absent-minded professor”, Mr. Magoo. Magoo had many names – Goofer, Goo-goo, Goo-man, Senor Goo—–man, Goof and on and on. Those who knew him will remember his quirky personality and feisty nature, which only served to make this short- sighted man more … Read more