USA Dog Behavior Podcast · May 6, 2025 · 5 min
Losing a Dog Hurts—Here’s the True Story Behind a Famous Poem That Eases the Pain
In this heartfelt episode of the USA Dog Behavior podcast, Scott Sheaffer explores the deep emotional impact of losing a beloved dog. Scott shares his personal reflections on the grief that follows such a loss and introduces listeners to the famous poem The Rainbow Bridge, which has brought comfort to countless grieving pet owners for over six decades. Listeners will hear the touching origin story of the poem, written in 1959 by Edna Clyne-Rekhy after the death of her dog Major—an authorship ...