Julie Wiley will never forget her long-haired Chihuahua, Sappy, who passed away in 2003. “It doesn't get any easier,” she said. “You love all the pets you have in your life, but with Sappy I ...

Julie Wiley founded the S.A.P.P.Y pet loss group in honor of Wiley's 14-year-old chihuahua that passed away. "I really feel that you're going to see your pet again in heaven.

Pet owners can feel embarrassed that they are grieving a pet, said Julie Wiley. After losing her pet 12 years ago, Wiley started the organization SAPPY Pet Loss / Grief Support Group of San Antonio.