Rachel Doherty

MPH, Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP)in the Fresno area. BS in Public Health and minor in Gerontology Alzheimer Association Advocate!

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Roman society showed a surprisingly deep emotional bond between people and their dogs. Beyond their practical roles as guards, hunters, or herders, dogs were often treated as companions within the household. Roman writers mention them by name, praise their loyalty, and describe daily life shared with them, revealing affection that went well beyond utility.

Archaeological evidence supports this sentiment. Dogs were sometimes buried carefully, even individually, and a number of surviving epitaphs express genuine grief. The language used in these inscriptions mirrors that found on human graves, emphasizing years spent together, faithfulness, and sorrow at separation. Such texts reflect Roman values of pietas and emotional attachment extending beyond human relationships.

These practices show that care for animals was woven into Roman cultural and domestic life. Honoring dogs in death was a way of acknowledging companionship, loyalty, and shared memory. It reminds us that the emotional lives of Romans were complex and intimate, and that their love for animals was not so different from our own.

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Increase Access to Dental Care for People with Disabilities!

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University of Minnesota Secures Grant to Enhance Care for Dental Patients with Complex Conditions https://t.co/1J5W0FG88z

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ACTION ALERT: Make Dental Health Care Accessible for People with Special Needs and Developmental Disabilities https://t.co/2Zsx3tO0UJ

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Nevada to Provide Dental Care for Residents With Disabilities @dimensionsofdh https://t.co/di0eemdo6S

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People who receive periodontal care have better outcomes after heart attack https://t.co/4tFUhrDiYA

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The Future of Leather: How Pineapple Leaves, Cacti, and Mycelium Are Revolutionizing the Industry https://t.co/j2GJSV6RVL

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The FDA’s proposed limit on lead in fruit juices is up to 20 times higher than the limit Consumer Reports supports to protect public health. Sign our petition to the @US_FDA to do more to protect our kids!
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Survey Results Show Inequities in Dental Care Still Exist @dimensionsofdh https://t.co/KBLjxK1s5Y

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.@IHOP I am so excited to hear you are trialing a #PlantBased breakfast sandwich at two Flip'd by IHOP locations. Please roll this option out nationwide — I can’t wait to try the Cali Plant-Based Sammie at an IHOP near me!

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