Discover how the deep bonds we share with pets mirror human relationships, and explore the unique grief we experience when losing a beloved animal companion.

Madison hated being the only dog after losing her brother Bentley in August, which led her owner to find a source of healing—a rescue puppy.

Grief is complicated. It is hard to talk about our feelings when a loved one dies, and perhaps even more awkward or uncomfortable when that loved one is a pet. The post Grieving the loss of pet ...

Let's face it: Losing a pet is a terrible, painful thing. And because animals like dogs and cats have only a small fraction ...

Local funeral home director Rob Loose’s column runs the first Saturday of each month. Contact him at Rob@LooseCares.com.

The past couple of days have felt like a waking nightmare for many of us. Sure, any presidential election is bound to bring ...

PeeWee, a 12-year-old deaf dog who had been part of Nikki's family for over a decade, died in February. He had always favored ...

PEANUT the Squirrel’s owner fears the animal has been decapitated as its grieving family mourn the beloved pet. The rodent ...

How you process grief is unique to you. Integrating the lessons and meaning of the loss while finding a higher purpose is a ...

Grieving the loss of a loved one is a painful but normal part of the human experience. While many often cite Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ Five Stages of Grief as one common way to understand the process ...