People can form extremely deep bonds with their pets, seeing them as loyal companions and family members. For this reason, ...

Growing up with animals is a huge joy but also comes with great sorrow. After losing my beloved dog Sparky to an illness, the ...

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 ...

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, ...

Research suggests there are physical and mental health benefits to owning a pet. Interacting with service animals (animals that assist patients with disabilities and chronic conditions) also appears ...

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, ...

When Sydney lost her dog Bella to cancer, her world changed. Now, thanks to a new initiative from the OVC, families like hers ...