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'Grief Is Grief': Why the Death of a Pet Can Feel Worse Than Losing a Human Loved One

By Kelli Bender — 2019

Kaleel Sakakeeny, an ordained animal chaplain and prominent pet loss counselor, knows the loss of an animal companion can come with some serious emotions.

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6 Ways to Say "I Care" to Friends Who Are Facing Pet Loss

Six ways to show your support for someone facing the loss of a pet, without minimizing, or reducing, their experience.

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Adam Clark LCSW, AASW
2017
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What to Say to Someone Who Is Dying

The truth is that many of us just don’t know the right words to comfort someone who is dying.

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Candace Rotolo
2020
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What to Say When a Pet Dies

When a pet dies, it's common for people to feel as though they've lost a member of the family. For children, this is often their first encounter with death.

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Annie Stuart
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Death or Loss of an Animal Companion