Many of us have experienced the loss of a pet. It’s a feeling that words can hardly capture—horrendous, often surprisingly so ...

Last spring on the South Shore, I experienced a shocking bout of “broken heart syndrome,” or takotsbupo cardiomyopathy, a temporary condition triggered by severe emotional stress, like losing a ...

Whether facing the loss of a pet or a family member, it is important to take time to grieve and heal before trying to move ...

Numerous people who live a wide variety of companion animals (aka "pets") have been, or will be faced, with losing their nonhuman animal (animal) companion. It's a trying time for these caring humans ...

Pets can be our best friends. They are with us through many life moments, from the difficult to the joyous. We spend a great deal of time bonding with our beloved companions. After the loss of a pet, ...

They say, "It was just a dog," or "get another one." As if your pet were a thing. As if they didn’t know your routines, your secrets, your energy. The grief of losing a pet is real, complex, and often ...

Last week, my family had a significant loss when we unexpectedly had to put our cat down. He had lovingly roamed our house for 12 years and was the kids’ unlikely protector. Boo was a loyal feline, ...

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 ...

A new review published in the CABI journal Human-Animal Interactions provides counselors with new perspectives to consider in their practice when working with clients who are grieving the loss of ...