How long should one wait to get another pet after their old pet dies?

If you've ever lost a beloved pet you have probably come to realize that there is no set time in the mourning process. Others who usually aren't pet owners may chastise you for your grief: "Just go out and... keep reading →

First, let yourself grieve. There are several stages to grief no matter what the loss. And losing a pet can be every bit as devastating as the loss of a human friend. Do not put a time frame on your grief. It can vary widely depending upon your nature and what is going on in your life at present. keep reading →

It’s hard to recover from the loss of a beloved pet. Nonetheless, there are still people who will try to tell you that it is nothing, and you can always just get another one.  People who believe this have... keep reading →

Let me tell you something. everyone handles the death of a beloved pet differently. Its been a while since I have lost a pet as our current dogs are ten years old now, but it does not mean I have forgotten... keep reading →

Putting a loved one to sleep is one of life's most difficult and heart-wrenching experiences. I should know. I just put my beloved 21 year old cat Rossi to sleep last week. He was my first pet ever -- since... keep reading →

 In my opinion, it's fine to get another pet as soon as you feel that the deepest sadness of losing your former one has passed. I've had pets pass on and had to put some to sleep...very difficult, but I... keep reading →

As every child knows, a live animal pet is truly precious to its caretaker (owner). We become attached to our pets almost as much as we do to our two-legged family members. Indeed, many families consider the... keep reading →