The grief of losing a pet is tremendous. For children, it is often their first encounter with the reality of death and it can ...

Pets, particularly dogs, encourage physical activity. Regular walks and playtime can help distract from grief, reduce stress, ...

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 ...

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.

Saying goodbye to our beloved animals can be hard for many reasons Pet loss is still less acceptable socially. This is called disenfranchised grief, which refers to losses that society ...

For many people, pets are family and have become part of the fabric of everyday life – reliable sources of comfort, joy, and ...

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.

“If a person is not ready, they might not have emotional space for the new pet or for grieving the one who died. This can complicate grief and make it difficult to continue adjusting to the loss.” ...

In the '90s, research suggested grief from pets dying versus grief from human loved ones dying was not the same. However, more recent peer-reviewed studies state otherwise — that losing a pet ...