Losing a pet is the first time many children encounter death. The experience can become an opportunity for profound emotional learning and influence how young people understand and process grief when ...

PARIS (AP) — 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, ...

Last week, my family had a significant loss when we unexpectedly had to put our cat down. He had lovingly roamed our house for 12 years and was the kids’ unlikely protector. Boo was a loyal feline, ...

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 ...