The loss of a companion animal results in millions of pet owners grieving annually. To date,
little information has been synthesized on the grief response and coping mechanisms of …

Love and strong social bonds are known buffers in the experience of adversity. Humans
often form strong bonds with non-human animals. The human-animal bond refers to a …

Simple Summary Guilt is the unpleasant emotion associated with one's behaviors, thoughts,
or intentions, and it is based on the possibility that one may be in the wrong or others may …

Pet parenting is part of the pet-guardian relationship and involves caring for companion
animals by applying strategies and actions typically seen in the parent-child caregiving …

About 38.4% of US households include a dog, and 25.4% a cat, as pets, and a recent poll
suggested over 90% of pet owners feel their companion animal is a family member …

Zooeyia includes the potential benefits that interactions and relationships with companion
animals can bring to human health. These potential benefits have been grouped into four …

Previous studies have underscored the difficulty low-income pet owners often face when
attempting to secure affordable rental housing. Further exacerbating this housing disparity …

The beneficial role of companion animals on human health and wellbeing across the life
span is well documented in the rapidly expanding multi disciplinary body of literature known …

Grooming is an essential health maintenance activity that is fundamental to the welfare of
many companion animals. Despite the potentially serious consequences of inadequate …

Non‐human animals have long been embedded in society and are well‐documented as
integrated into people's lives and families. However, researchers and practitioners …