Saying goodbye, the healthy way, is especially important since this kind of loss is often not recognized by other people. The relationships you have with your pets are different than any other ...

Honest conversations with no euphemisms, sharing the grief and recalling good memories can help children heal and understand ...

D&C planner Laura Nichols reflects on a life lived with pets and the recent loss of her dog, Connor. Connor, a border terrier, was trained using positive reinforcement methods and enjoyed activities ...

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 ...

It's quite common to think that grief comes at a time when there is physical death or a concrete ending that we can face and begin to move through. Many loving pet owners, however, recognize that ...

The unimaginable grief that comes with the loss of a pet is always too difficult to cope with. Snoop Dogg recently shared a sliver of his sorrow in a heartfelt tribute to mourn the loss of his dog, a ...

Parents and guardians therefore have important roles to play when a family pet dies. Along with helping children accept the painful permanence of death, caregivers can guide kids through a healthy and ...

Meaghan and Chris Marr pose with their children and dogs for a photograph on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Cartersville, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Meaghan and Chris Marr pose with their children ...