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 ...

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.

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 ...