Had he lived, my pet budgie Jiminy would have been eight years old this week. His health had been in decline this year, with no options for treatment, and it was up to my partner and I to decide when ...

What makes this even harder is that society often downplays the grief of losing a pet, leaving people feeling alone and ...

The emotional toll of losing a beloved pet during the COVID-19 pandemic has been revealed in an international study, ...

When they pass away, the grief we experience can be as intense and debilitating as losing a human loved one. Yet, this profound sorrow often goes unacknowledged or misunderstood by society, leaving ...

For many, losing a pet can be a deeply sad life event; Leigh Ann Gerk, a certified pet loss and grief companioning counselor works hard to help others through that difficult journey. Gerk, who has ...

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I lost my beloved puppy, "Truffle," nine months ago. She was almost 15. I had to euthanize her because she was ill and suffering.

Losing a pet is the first time many children encounter death. The experience can become an opportunity for profound emotional learning and influence how young people understand and process grief when ...

Research suggests there are physical and mental health benefits to owning a pet. Interacting with service animals (animals that assist patients with disabilities and chronic conditions) also appears ...

PARIS (AP) — Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still hit without warning. The trigger might be noticing — again, for the umpteenth time — how empty the house feels since your cat died, ...

Do not overlook or downplay it. Mourning a pet is really very important. Our pets are part of our families and when one dies it’s crushingly painful. They have often seen us through difficult times ...