The grief people feel when pets die can be intense, despite how seriously others take it, says one expert. (Design by Quinn Lemmers / Photo: Getty Images) Diana Raab lost her dog, Spunky, last year ...

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Diana Raab lost her dog, Spunky, last year and she says it's "still painful" to think about her pet. The Maltese poodle was 17 when he died of pneumonia. "It was a huge loss," Raab, a poet and writer ...

Mourning the loss of a pet is difficult, but social stigma can make the process even harder and leave individuals to grieve in silence. We often don’t regard the loss of a pet on the same level as a ...

Pet loss represents a profound emotional challenge, as companion animals often occupy roles akin to family members. The grief experienced following the death of a pet encompasses a spectrum of ...

The loss of a pet should never be underestimated. Our pets are never "just" a dog or cat, but a valued and beloved member of the family. For that reason, it can be incredibly difficult to deal with ...

Depressed mood during pet bereavement is common, but clinical depression isn’t usually part of the package. Support from loved ones, honoring memories, and allowing the grieving process can help you ...

A partnership between two companies gives employers tools to help workers grieve the death of their pets. Employees don’t usually get paid time off to mourn the death of a beloved pet, but a new ...

It’s been one year since I lost Remington, my beautiful 8-year-old shepherd-husky with piercing eyes and a seemingly human personality. Not a day goes by that I don’t look for her in her usual places ...

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