When Mom hung a memorial portrait of the late pup, Maximus had a surprising, heartbreaking reaction (that requires a tissue or 12). No one can tell me dogs don't understand, grieve, or feel loss like ...

Paws for Life, a Columbus-area business, helps families navigate the difficult goodbye when a cherished pet dies.

Two pet dogs were killed when a fire broke out at a vacant home and then spread to a neighboring home in Los Angeles over the weekend. The family says they've been warning authorities for more than a ...

People have been kind, and I know they mean well, but I keep getting caught off guard when someone casually asks, “How’s your ...

Should I be looking for a book that can guide me through this, or is it time to talk to a therapist or psychiatrist?

Humans appear to be the only species clearly proven to shed tears specifically because of emotions. Elephants, primates, and dogs show behaviors and biological responses that come closest to human ...

People have been kind, and I know they mean well, but I keep getting caught off guard when someone casually asks, “How’s your mom doing?” or “What happened?” I will be standing in the grocery store ...

Dear Missing Them Both: I’m so sorry. You didn’t just lose your parents; you lost the role that gave your days structure and ...

Dear Missing Them Both: I’m so sorry. You didn’t just lose your parents; you lost the role that gave your days structure and meaning. After years of caregiving, the quiet can feel like a shock to the ...

Five years ago, I lost my father to heart problems. Three months ago, I lost my mother after a terrible fall. I am 66, and I was her caregiver. I took early retirement at 62 so I could be there for ...

In today’s Dear Annie column, a 66-year-old former caregiver struggles with grief after losing both parents and seeks advice on healing and caring for a grieving dog.