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, ...

Community is paramount during an individual’s journey through grief, whether it’s the loss of a pet or a relative. This is due, in part, to an individual’s ability to achieve and thrive through ...

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

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.

Hal Kitchings, pastor of Easthaven Baptist Church in Brookhaven, has written a book to encourage people who have lost a pet ...

"Can Grieving Make You Sick?" explores the powerful connection between grief and physical health. Learn how emotional pain ...

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 ...

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 ...

How long does it take you to get over the loss of a loved one, whether it be a person or a pet? How do you live with the ache ...