Last spring on the South Shore, I experienced a shocking bout of “broken heart syndrome,” or takotsbupo cardiomyopathy, a ...

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.

The pang of loss can strike unexpectedly, even months after a beloved pet's death. The quiet house, once filled with the comforting rhythm of paws, now echoes with absence. A forgotten leash ...