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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Losing a dog can be one of the hardest experiences you face. You may wonder, “What happens to my dog after it dies?” This question can bring both sadness and comfort as you cope with your grief.