Losing a pet is a heart-wrenching experience, but it’s also a universal one. Across cultures and continents, people have developed unique ways to say goodbye to their animal companions.

PARIS (AP) — Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still hit without warning. The trigger might be noticing — again, for the umpteenth time — how empty the house feels since your cat died, ...

Half of pet owners say their animal is a member of the family — equal to humans. Google, Starbucks, United Airlines and Walmart have embraced a so-called "pet-conscious workplace." Well, a few states ...

With life comes loss. Whether it be a friend or family member, at some point everyone is faced with the death of someone they care about. When it happens, there are common rituals that help ...

The death of an animal companion can be every bit as devastating as other types of loss. By Catherine Pearson Few things hurt like losing a pet. Even Jon Stewart, the “The Daily Show” host, broke down ...

Last week, my family had a significant loss when we unexpectedly had to put our cat down. He had lovingly roamed our house for 12 years and was the kids’ unlikely protector. Boo was a loyal feline, ...

When they pass away, the grief we experience can be as intense and debilitating as losing a human loved one. Yet, this profound sorrow often goes unacknowledged or misunderstood by society, leaving ...

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 ...

With the growing recognition and validation of pet bereavement as a significant mental health concern, we have observed notable changes in specific pet-related markets, as evidenced by recent reports.

PARIS (AP) — Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still hit without warning. The trigger might be noticing — again, for the umpteenth time — how empty the house feels since your cat died, ...