There's No Timeline for Grief, But Here's What to Expect

If you're in the thick of loss right now, you may be wondering whether what you're feeling is "normal," and how long it's supposed to last. These are understandable questions, and the honest answer is more than most people expect.

Your grief makes complete sense here's the science to back it up

"It's just a dog." "It's just a cat." These phrases, however well-intentioned, miss something fundamental: for millions of people, pets aren't just animals. They're family.

And the research agrees.

Why Who You Surround Yourself With Can Make or Break Your Grief Journey

Society's understanding of pet loss grief has come a long way. Across disciplines including psychology, neuroscience, veterinary medicine, and public health, researchers are increasingly documenting the profound depth of the human-animal bond and what happens when it's broken.