When their first two dogs began to suffer health problems in old age, the pair struggled with end-of-life decisions, so they decided to reach out to pet bereavement facilitator Nikki Catley for help.

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.

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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.

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Andrew McCarthy told Newsweek that the timid cat quickly grew to become "playful" and confident after being adopted.