Helping your dog or cat cope with grief

Find out how to comfort your grieving dog or cat after the loss of a human or animal loved one. Recognize signs of grief along
6 Steps to Prepare for Pet Loss

Pet loss can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. These six steps will help you prepare yourself and your family for losing
Grieving the loss of a pet

Friends and family often try to make us feel better about the loss of a pet with advice that may hurt us rather than help
Do dogs grieve?

Dogs may not experience and process grief the same way we do, but the behavioral changes that occur after a human or animal companion passes
Losing your dog or cat – ways to get through the grief

For many people, losing a beloved animal companion is as heart-wrenching as losing a human loved one. Here are some resources to help you through
Top 5 ways our pets help us cope

No matter what challenges you’re navigating, a pet can help you cope. Here are five examples of how dogs and cats provide support and companionship
Music offers many benefits to dogs and cats

Music isn’t just for us! Research shows that certain melodies can have a profoundly calming effect on our animal companions. You’re probably familiar with songs
Coping with the loss of a pet during the holidays

When you’ve lost a pet, the holidays can be a difficult time. Here’s how to work through your grief and enjoy the season to the
A special Mother’s Day message

On Mother’s Day, 2017, Margaret lost her beloved dog Max. One year later, she writes him a letter to thank him for leaving his memory
Helping your dog adjust to loss or separation

Whether it’s a death in the family, a child leaving home, or a divorce, your dog will notice that one of his “pack” members is
Is your cat grieving?

Cats can go through the grieving process in different ways. Here are some signs your cat is grieving. Yuri loved Kira from the moment he
Coping with the grief of losing a pet

Grief has many meanings. When we lose a pet, grief can take a physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, spiritual, and philosophical toll. Grief is what you
Flower essences to ease your dog’s grief

Animals experience grief just as we do. These flower essences can gently and safely ease the pain and lift their spirits — and yours. Katie
