Losing a dog can be one of the hardest experiences you face. You may wonder, “What happens to my dog after it dies?” This question can bring both sadness and comfort as you cope with your grief.

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.

In the '90s, research suggested grief from pets dying versus grief from human loved ones dying was not the same. However, more recent peer-reviewed studies state otherwise — that losing a pet ...

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

PeeWee, a 12-year-old deaf dog who had been part of Nikki's family for over a decade, died in February. He had always favored ...

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

A woman broke down in tears during a meet and greet with her new CEO after being asked if she had a beloved pet. While the woman did have a dog, he unfortunately passed away nine months prior. The ...

If there’s a silver lining to any of this, it’s that she had a grief support group to pour out her heartache to those who ...

Local funeral home director Rob Loose’s column runs the first Saturday of each month. Contact him at Rob@LooseCares.com.