Pet loss represents a profound emotional challenge, as companion animals often occupy roles akin to family members. The grief experienced following the death of a pet encompasses a spectrum of ...

Numerous people who live a wide variety of companion animals (aka "pets") have been, or will be faced, with losing their nonhuman animal (animal) companion. It's a trying time for these caring humans ...

About six weeks ago, my husband and I had to say goodbye to our quirky and snuggly little toy poodle, Lily. When we adopted her as a senior dog, we knew her time with us was going to be relatively ...

Research suggests there are physical and mental health benefits to owning a pet. Interacting with service animals (animals that assist patients with disabilities and chronic conditions) also appears ...

When they pass away, the grief we experience can be as intense and debilitating as losing a human loved one. Yet, this profound sorrow often goes unacknowledged or misunderstood by society, leaving ...

Last week, my family had a significant loss when we unexpectedly had to put our cat down. He had lovingly roamed our house for 12 years and was the kids’ unlikely protector. Boo was a loyal feline, ...

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