Kaleel Sakakeeny, an ordained animal chaplain and prominent pet loss counselor, knows the loss of an animal companion can come with some serious emotions Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE.

For some grieving owners, pet loss can feel worse than a human death. That doesn’t make them monsters. Instead, it reflects the potential depths of human-animal bonds. For some people ...

Pet loss is real, deep loss. Our pets often become the center of our existence. They are our best friends and secret-keepers.

How can owners and their friends cope better with pet bereavement? Experts in pet loss offer these ideas: For some grieving owners, pet loss can feel worse than a human death. That doesn’t make ...