I focus on human, not animal, death on this site, but this was too human not to post. Cat burial scene, 1925. Weir, Québec. Source: Library and Archives Canada.

I focus on human, not animal, death on this site, but this was too human not to post.

Cat burial scene, 1925. Weir, Québec. Source: Library and Archives Canada.

‘I’m not sure MRI can prove that someone who is dead (or a mummy) won’t come back to life. As a scientist, you simply have to say such events are extraordinarily rare. As a believer, you can say whatever you’d like; I’m a believer, so I do believe that people will live again … but I won’t try to use MRI to convince you of that position.’ Sorenson is a nice, friendly guy, and I hope for his sake that God is not a cat lover.

“The Evolution of Death” by Dick Teresi (salon.com).

Loyal Dog In China Refuses To Leave Owner's Grave, Goes Week Without Food

Personal note: This just rips my heart out. Huffington Post, why would you put this in your “Good News” section? While interesting and sweet, this story is also incredibly sad, and it makes you worry about the dog’s well-being.

At least there’s this:

Sky News reports that since noticing the dog, villagers have been bringing food and water to the gravesite, and are even planning to build a kennel there for the dog to sleep in.

When I want good news, I read about cats with 26 toes helping out their shelters. And I definitely don’t want to see “GRAPHIC PHOTOS: Polar bear eats cub” showing up as a suggested story on the sidebar.

ProTip for Huffington Post: If you’re going to create a “Good News” section, at least edit it properly.

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Lao Pan, an unmarried man without much family, found close companionship with his loyal dog. And even through tragedy, their steadfast bond lives on.

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