When a dog dies, the grief can be overwhelming – yet many owners downplay their pain, worried it won’t be taken seriously.

Watching Coconut claim her person and step into joy again is a reminder that love can pick up where a heartbreaking chapter ...

For many of us, pets are more than just animals. They are family. So, when a beloved pet dies, the grief can feel ...

Grief does not belong only to people. Dogs form strong attachments to people and other animals, and when those bonds are broken, their behavior often changes in measurable ways. Veterinarians and ...

Grieving the loss of a pet is one of the hardest parts of being a dog owner. As adults, we can at least grasp what it means, that our beloved companion is gone for good. Children, though, don’t yet ...

Ask most dog owners and they won’t hesitate to tell you: their pup feels as many emotions as humans do. The surprising news is that science mostly agrees, but only up to a point. There is clear ...

WASHINGTON -- Growing up, Peter Neesley was an animal-lover who always took in strays around his Michigan home. So when his family heard that the Army sergeant was taking care of two dogs outside his ...

This reader asks Dear Abby for some advice on how to handle her husband’s lack of empathy following her dog’s passing.

Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy. -Inuit saying My buddy Ody, a few days before his death Perhaps they are not ...