All the "horror stories" on the web page you provided the link for are all from blockages in the digestive tract after dogs swallowed parts of the bone. All dog toys/bones pose this same risk of possible obstruction if the dog swallows any piece of the toy/bone. (Even a very small piece is capable of causing serious harm to your dog.) You must ALWAYS supervise your dog with any toys or bones!!

I have had to see many of my clients' dogs pass away, and I believe it is very important to offer my condolences to the owners. Acknowledging the dog's passing and communicating that to the owner shows how much you care, and it can help in their grieving process by reassuring them that their dog was well cared for and loved by their dogsitter. I always get a sympathy card for the owner, and I don't just sign it; I put serious thought into what I write in the cards. I let them know how much their dog impacted my life and share with them some happy memories of my time spent with their pet. I find that writing this note gives me a chance to work through any grieving of my own I may have, whether I knew it or not. Depending on how familiar or comfortable you are with the owner, you may want to include some photos of their dog that you've taken. Also, if I don't already know their address, I can get it from the stay itineraries that Rover provided me with in past bookings.