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Pet Story Project
by Colleen Phelon Hall
I have his ashes on my dresser.
Thanks to Jason for sharing about your Max for our #MemorialMonday for the #PetStoryProject. "Maximus K. (Keuhnelian - my wife’s maiden...
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Mar 22, 20212 min read
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A healing inheritance.
Unfortunately, many of us have experienced the loss of one or both of our parents. As friends have shared with me for the...
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Mar 11, 20212 min read
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A co-worker's dream job leads to finding a dream dog.
Thank you to Libby for sharing about her dog, Jack. “Jack is my first dog as an adult. My family got a dog - a Golden Retriever-when I...
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Feb 27, 20211 min read
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The dog of my heart.
Thank you to Chrissy, my dear friend and apartment-mate from our University of Richmond days for sharing this beautiful tribute to her...
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Sep 14, 20202 min read
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National Pet Memorial Day
Today is National Pet Memorial Day. Those of us who have loved and lost a pet know that the impact they have on us is deep and...
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Sep 13, 20201 min read
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Even their departures have something to teach us.
Thank you to Heather for sharing her beautiful and moving tribute to Phoebe (center picture) and Windsor. “As much as we talk about...
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Jul 27, 20202 min read
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Honoring Rescues
To fully honor rescue stories, I feel it is fitting to close with Robin Starr, who led the Richmond SPCA as their CEO for 22 years and...
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Jul 17, 20202 min read
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"When I got divorced, he was my best best friend."
Memorial Mondays, I would like to highlight stories about some of our furry family members who have passed away. Thanks to Angie for...
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Jul 13, 20201 min read
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"When I saw him, it was love at first sight."
Does your dog or cat have a favorite toy? Thanks to Jeanette for sharing an adorable photo of her rescue, Vinny, that I based this...
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Jun 22, 20201 min read
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"God sent you this puppy."
Thanks to Antoinette for sharing her moving story about her rescue dog, Toby. Her kindness was repaid with his loyal and dutiful love to...
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Jun 20, 20201 min read
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And just like that, a family is complete!
Thanks to Ivy for sharing her funny story about how her rescue dog, "Miss Maggie", joined her family. I love that despite the aspect of...
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Jun 17, 20201 min read
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First impressions can be misleading
Thanks to Ashley for sharing about her rescue dog, Sissy. It is a great reminder that first impressions can often be misleading and there...
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Jun 16, 20201 min read
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Rescue from Dead Dog Beach
“Just who rescued whom?” Thanks to Francine for sharing about her rescue dog, Lily. “Lily is our rescue from Puerto Rico. She was found...
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Jun 15, 20201 min read
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Every dog deserves a chance
On National Rescue Dog Day, several of you were generous in sharing about your experiences. Thanks to Christine, who has 5 rescue dogs,...
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Jun 12, 20201 min read
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Henry's Smile
Today is World Pet Memorial Day, I thought that perhaps we could all use some comfort and joy in our lives. I wanted to share Linda's...
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Jun 9, 20202 min read
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About the Project
The Pet Story Project is a collaborative art project designed by artist Colleen Phelon Hall to create connection with a community of pet lovers through storytelling and art. Colleen prompts people to submit stories about their relationships with their furry family members along with a photograph.
Colleen gathers these stories and creates artwork inspired by the vulnerability of the shared stories. This is an archive of love letters.
~ Colleen Phelon Hall
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