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, ...

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

PeeWee, a 12-year-old deaf dog who had been part of Nikki's family for over a decade, died in February. He had always favored ...

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.

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.

The community is invited to donate pet supplies later this month. And pets like Sansa and Bear are looking for their 'forever ...

No one should carry the burden of grief alone. When Dr. G.’s dog, Loki, passed, he was quick to take his own advice. He connected with Erika Sinner, author of Pets Are Family, via social media. Sinner ...

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.