Isolating and grieving on our own might be easier, but ultimately, this is not a healthy way to mourn.  Community is ...

Discover how the deep bonds we share with pets mirror human relationships, and explore the unique grief we experience when losing a beloved animal companion.

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

Let's face it: Losing a pet is a terrible, painful thing. And because animals like dogs and cats have only a small fraction ...

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Coral Barreiro, L.A. Zoo manager of community programs, said in a prepared statement, “No matter your background, grief surrounding the loss of a pet is a universal feeling.” An ofrenda ...

Others wait until after their loss and sometimes tear up in the studio. Rose keeps tissues at her station for this. For pet owners like Manion, however, this tattoo journey feels like a celebration.

And some aspects of pet grief are unique. Euthanasia For many of us, pet death may be the only experience we have of grief connected to euthanasia. Guilt or doubt over a decision to euthanize a ...