A new survey suggests that the grief response to a pet’s death can be as severe as when losing a person ...

Because dogs feel loss, too.

I recently attended a lecture given by an eminent art historian about how the emotions of animals and humans have been depicted in artworks over the centuries. At one point in his talk he showed a ...

What makes dogs so special is their deeply social nature—not just with humans, but with each other. Anyone who’s lived with more than one dog has likely seen the strong, lasting bonds they form. They ...

Do dogs grieve differently when their human dies at home vs. in a hospital? Yes, dogs present during the death may show quicker emotional withdrawal, while those separated often suffer confusion and ...

Her spark is finally back.