Losing a pet is heartbreaking, not just for you but for the furry or feathered family members left behind. Animals form bonds ...

With life comes loss. Whether it be a friend or family member, at some point everyone is faced with the death of someone they care about. When it happens, there are common rituals that help ...

Half of pet owners say their animal is a member of the family — equal to humans. Google, Starbucks, United Airlines and Walmart have embraced a so-called "pet-conscious workplace." Well, a few states ...

Depressed mood during pet bereavement is common, but clinical depression isn’t usually part of the package. Support from loved ones, honoring memories, and allowing the grieving process can help you ...

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 ...

Your dog is more than your best friend; he’s a family member. Unfortunately, dogs don’t live forever — though we wish they ...

I support more public discourse on death and dying—whether it's a recent Oprah book club pick about the subject or the fact that death doulas are increasing in number. But you know what’s left out of ...

More than half of people worldwide have a pet, and pet ownership continues to rise. For many, pets are beloved family members. We turn to them for emotional comfort and a simpler, purer form of love.

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 ...