Discover how the deep bonds we share with pets mirror human relationships, and explore the unique grief we experience when ...

Grief is complicated. It is hard to talk about our feelings when a loved one dies, and perhaps even more awkward or ...

Let's face it: Losing a pet is a terrible, painful thing. And because animals like dogs and cats have only a small fraction ...

Whether they’re openly sharing their grief or suffering in silence, chances are, they’re going through a range of emotions, says animal chaplain and pet-loss counselor Kaleel Sakakeeny.

When someone who is trying to comfort you accidentally makes things worse, your best response will depend on your ...

One of the most singular joys in life is having a pet — one that loves you unconditionally and is there for you no matter what. Which means that eventually losing those pets stings a lot. “Our ...

Beautiful." In the months since losing PeeWee, his absence has been felt in the house, but moments like the shadow remind the family of their beloved pet. Do you have funny and adorable videos or ...

Grieving the loss of a loved one is a painful but normal part of the human experience. While many often cite Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’ Five Stages of Grief as one common way to understand the process ...

Others wait until after their loss and sometimes tear up in the studio. Rose keeps tissues at her station for this. For pet owners like Manion, however, this tattoo journey feels like a celebration.

I put our little bear behind my back, and back down the stairs I flew. Today, I have moved from the nightmare of her loss into a different reality that I am comfortable calling "a new me." ...

With her son Cameron struggling with depression last year, Kara Contreras wracked her mind to find ways to bring him out of ...

And some aspects of pet grief are unique. Euthanasia For many of us, pet death may be the only experience we have of grief connected to euthanasia. Guilt or doubt over a decision to euthanize a ...