“Pet loss grief is considered a ‘disenfranchised grief,’ which means it’s a type of grief that’s not widely acknowledged or validated or supported by our dominant culture,’ explains Beth Bigler, a pet ...

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PARIS, France — 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 ...

"This is something I am guilty of saying when I was much younger and trying to comfort a loved one who lost their pet," NP ...

Losing a Pet Can Cut Deeper Than Many People Realize. Here’s How Friends Can Help PARIS (AP) — Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still hit without warning. The trigger might be noticing ...

A grave for a cat named “Ramses” is seen at the pet cemetery of Asnieres-sur-Seine, west of Paris, on Feb. 21, 2025. AP Photo/Michel Euler PARIS — Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still ...

Americans are reexamining humans’ relationship to the natural world. It’s changing their spiritual beliefs and practices, including when their pets die.