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

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 ...

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 ...

Following the tragic death of one of her dogs, one owner saw how devastated ... with Sebastian the pit bull and boxer mix puppy. Madison was grieving the loss of her brother and best friend ...

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 ...

A woman broke down in tears during a meet and greet with her new CEO after being asked if she had a beloved pet. While the woman did have a dog, he unfortunately passed away nine months prior. The ...

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

When you’re memorializing and grieving your pet, the funds for that go back and help save other dogs in need of surgeries. So it’s saving a dog while memorializing your dog.” Ordained animal ...