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.

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

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 ...

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Psychologists who study the impact of pets' deaths on their owners say the feelings can resemble grief from losing friends or ...

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

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The memorial wall at the PAWS Animal Rehabilitation Center (PARC). Photo: PAWS emorial and funeral services can also help ...

Her exquisite new novel is set during the pandemic, and is a frank exploration of grief, of its colour, texture and reach. As ...