“Our baby was 9 months old when my husband and I imploded our lives,” writes Katie McPherson. For context: “The month prior, one of our two dogs died unexpectedly, and our other pup, Rex, was beside himself with grief. A week after her passing, we learned Rex was in heart failure and had just months to live. So, we did exactly what you’re not supposed to do: We made a big life decision while having Very Big Feelings.” And that decision was getting a puppy. Read it before making any big calls of your own!

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