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

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 ...

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.

I always told them not to worry about the homework. They were learning about loss and grief. Sadly, two months ago, my dog, Smooshie, passed away after being with me every minute of the day for ...

A dog owner has shared the bittersweet moment she was reminded of her beloved pup PeeWee, who died earlier this year. In a ...

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

Many families have more than one pet in the household, and you might notice that the one who is left behind is grieving for their friend too. “Some pets may mourn the loss of their household ...

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 ...

In times of profound loss, a systemic approach to grief therapy helps families heal by focusing on resilience, connection, ...