Little is known about how pet owners make end-of-life (EoL) decisions regarding their pets.
We analyzed data from 1542 pet owners from North America and Europe that had made EoL …

An increasing number of people view their pets as family members and the death of a pet
often induces a grief reaction of comparable severity to the loss of a significant human …

Recognizing the deep relationship between grief and the loss of a companion animal,
veterinarians and mental health practitioners often find themselves consoling pet owners …

Pet owners often experience complex and profound grief reactions when their animals are
euthanized. Veterinary staff are increasingly being called upon to be aware of and to …

(1) Background: The human–animal bond is often regarded as a special relationship in
which owners benefit from unconditional love and perceived understanding from their …

As pets provide many important benefits of a psychological, social, and physiological nature,
loss of a companion animal can be a devastating event. The adjustment process, although …

Pets have become important family members; many live inside the home and provide
important daily support and unconditional love throughout each day. When a special …

Pet owners caring for a pet during the end of its life are faced with aftercare choices and
decisions. This study, through the use of an online anonymous survey, explored the …

Pets play an important role in their owners' lives and are often viewed as family members.
However, research on human-animal relationships suggests that pet owners often receive …

Simple Summary In Italy, there are approximately 60.5 million companion animals, and 92%
of Italian owners consider them as family members. Despite the growing interest in pet …