• The Human-Animal Bond
    • If you are grieving for an animal that is sick, one that is dying, or one that has died, you are not alone.
  • Elders and Pet Loss
    • The loss of a much loved companion animal can be especially difficult for older adults, who experience the tremendous benefits of companion animals as well as the profound grief responses to a pet's death.
  • Children and the Death of a Pet
    • When a child experiences the death of a beloved pet, he or she may experience emotional reactions that can be painful and frightening.
  • The Loss of a Service Dog
    • Losing your service dog is an emotionally charged experience because of your incredibly strong bond together.
  • Requiem for a Service Dog
    • The death of a beloved pet always affects the owner, and perhaps also a small group of family and friends.
  • Loss of a Therapy Animal
    • The more we understand the human-animal bond, the more we understand the feelings and emotions of grief when a pet dies.
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