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

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.

While some people are taken aback by how sad and stricken they are when their pet dies, that sadness is a completely normal occurrence. Grief is "what we feel inside, our natural reaction, in response ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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