Rebecca Feinglos, a certified grief support specialist and the founder of Grieve Leave, explains that this period—the emotions that you feel about an impending loss before the actual loss occurs—is a ...

Anticipatory grief, or the sadness felt knowing a pet will pass, can take over in final days. Pet owners should focus on spending quality time with their pet and can memorialize them through ...

It’s natural and OK to feel intense sadness, shock, and even anger after the loss of a pet. Grief is different for everyone. When negative thoughts and emotions persist all day, almost every day ...

A few years back, I interviewed Bartels about her book that explored the shock of grief that can overcome us when a pet dies. In a way, it was preparation for a day I knew would come eventually.

(Submitted by Windsor Chapel) Grief can be a complicated emotion — and for some, losing a pet is no different than losing a family member. August 28 is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day ...

“Written with sensitivity and understanding, Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss offers a unique look at our grief reactions related to our pets.…I particularly liked this volume's focus on the ...

Apollo becomes a conduit for Iris's grief. Walter died by suicide, and Iris channels much of her confusion and anger into the less-than-ideal situation of caring for the dog. But what's more ...

The data showed that cats exhibited behaviors associated with grief — such as eating and playing less — more often after the death of a fellow pet, suggesting they may in fact have been in ...