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

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

Pet Loss: Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Dog It goes without saying that grieving the loss of a pet is anything but easy.

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 one spot; on the couch, a place that has felt noticeably empty since his ...

For those of you who’ve been there, please tell me this: Can you ever get over the loss of your first dog? How do you know if your heart is ready for another? It’s been nearly six years since ...

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 ...

I couldn’t believe she was gone. One morning, I was casually looking out my front door when I saw a big, old dog slowly walking along the sidewalk. I looked to see if there was someone with him ...

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

For people who know all too well the pain of pet loss, “Goodbye for now” is a ... Grey and her parents then go through each of the stages of grief before finally crossing over the “Rainbow ...

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 ...