Losing a pet hits differently than almost any other loss you’ll face. Not because it’s the worst thing that can ever happen – grief doesn’t work on a scoreboard – but because it combines so many ...

Lucy Sarkis was a survivor, and we were lucky to have her. Source: Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D. Recently, our dog Lucy died at 16 years old. You may recall Lucy as Dog 2 in the posts "The Floor is Evil: ...

Source: Adam Clark, used with permission. In February, I had written an article entitled, Losing a Pet Due to Divorce or Breakup, as not all loss experiences come in the form of a physical death.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Losing a pet cuts deeper than most people expect. The silence in the house is heavy, every corner reminds you of what's gone, and even the smallest habits feel undone. Anyone who has lived with an ...

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