Welcome to Pet Peeves, a monthly series that aims to provide pet care solutions and expert advice for challenging scenarios that involve your beloved animal companions. Losing a pet can be an ...

Growing up with animals brings immeasurable joy, but it can also lead to some of life’s deepest heartache. When I lost my beloved dog Sparky to a painful illness, the grief was overwhelming — the kind ...

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 ...

The death of an animal companion can be every bit as devastating as other types of loss. By Catherine Pearson Few things hurt like losing a pet. Even Jon Stewart, the “The Daily Show” host, broke down ...