The grief of losing a pet is tremendous. For children, it is often their first encounter with the reality of death and it can ...

In 2023, 6.5 million animals entered U.S. shelters, according to Shelter Animals Count, up 4 percent from 2022. At the end of ...

The grief of losing a pet is tremendous. For children, it is often their first encounter with the reality of death and it can shape their view of life and its end. Angie Childers, Grief Support ...

Losing a beloved pet can be an incredibly emotional experience, often leaving a profound void in the lives of pet owners. The ...

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In Melbourne-set "The Burrow," a grieving family hopes a pet rabbit, named for a character in Richard Adams' "Watership Down," can help ease their pain.

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

she's gone for life, and I can't ever forgive myself for that," she said. They created a petition that has hundreds of signatures so far in hopes of changing rules so that pets are scanned and can be ...

For many people, pets are family and have become part of the fabric of everyday life – reliable sources of comfort, joy, and ...

The squirrel's death sparked so much outrage that it prompted a state lawmaker to propose legislation to improve ...

Madison hated being the only dog after losing her brother Bentley in August, which led her owner to find a source of healing—a rescue puppy.

Instead, grieving a pet's death was a taboo, shuttered away shamefully. This was also a time when the very concept of pet keeping was becoming established across Europe. As society wrestled with ...