Last spring on the South Shore, I experienced a shocking bout of “broken heart syndrome,” or takotsbupo cardiomyopathy, a temporary condition triggered by severe emotional stress, like losing a ...

Numerous people who live a wide variety of companion animals (aka "pets") have been, or will be faced, with losing their nonhuman animal (animal) companion. It's a trying time for these caring humans ...

They say, "It was just a dog," or "get another one." As if your pet were a thing. As if they didn’t know your routines, your secrets, your energy. The grief of losing a pet is real, complex, and often ...

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I support more public discourse on death and dying—whether it's a recent Oprah book club pick about the subject or the fact that death doulas are increasing in number. But you know what’s left out of ...

Welcome to Pet Peeves, a monthly series that aims to provide pet care solutions and expert advice for challenging scenarios that involve your beloved animal companions. Losing a pet can be an ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Pet owners in Nashville who are grieving the loss of a beloved companion will have a chance to find comfort and community this Sunday at a special support group session. The ...