b'Bartels also does her research and shares interesting his- As a Western culture, we have been sheltered from death.toricalfindingsofpeoplegrievingtheirpets.Fromthe During the Victorian era (18371901), death was some-United States to Japan, ancient Egypt to the modern erathing to understand and celebrate. Cemeteries used to bethe mores are different, with one common threadour love parks where people would have picnics. There was a won-for our pets. She introduces der in death, a curiosity.herreadertoveterinarians, Sometimes,because twoparentsintwoarchaeologists,andminis- Ivelost ters,eachwiththeirown years, Im afraid to love another being thats mortal,anecdotes and observations. said Nicole Chung on the decision to get a pandem-Overthecourseofthree ic puppy. But even when were in the deepest pain,millennia,theEgyptiansmummifiedmoreanimals we need to love and be loved. Excerpt from Good Griefthananyothergroupof people on earth ever have.Thebookincludesacom- Since COVID, Bartels observes, people are more openlypassionate overview on the talkingaboutdeathnow.Speakingwithataxidermist,veterinarycareer.No Bartels wonders if were returning to Victorian death cul-human doctors care for their patients from birth through ture. Maybe, Kane-Lysak, the taxidermist answers, peo-old age, but veterinarians often do, Dr. Indu Mani told plearesimplifyingandlookinginwardtowhatsreallyBartels. Being a pediatrician and gerontologist all in one is important and really only investing their money into thingsa tough place to dwell. that will spark joy. Uwww.TheNewBarker.com THE NEW BARKER 47'