A literature review: Pet bereavement and co** mechanisms
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 co** mechanisms of …
little information has been synthesized on the grief response and co** mechanisms of …
Grieving the loss of a pet: A qualitative systematic review
Animal owners who experience the death of a beloved family pet or companion animal may
experience feelings of grief and loss that are synonymous with the death of a human. This …
experience feelings of grief and loss that are synonymous with the death of a human. This …
Human–animal relationships and social work: opportunities beyond the veterinary environment
P Arkow - Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 2020 - Springer
A species-spanning approach that incorporates clients' relationships with their companion
animals into family genograms, schools of social work curricula, continuing education …
animals into family genograms, schools of social work curricula, continuing education …
Impacts of the process and decision‐making around companion animal euthanasia on veterinary wellbeing
A qualitative study using group and individual interviews involving 10 veterinary hospitals in
Wellington County, Ontario, explored how the practices involved in euthanasia‐related care …
Wellington County, Ontario, explored how the practices involved in euthanasia‐related care …
Older women's experiences of companion animal death: impacts on well-being and aging-in-place
DM Wilson, L Underwood, E Carr, DP Gross, M Kane… - BMC geriatrics, 2021 - Springer
Background Companion animal death is a common source of grief, although the extent and
context of that grief is poorly understood, especially in older adulthood. The aim of this …
context of that grief is poorly understood, especially in older adulthood. The aim of this …
Bereavement for companion animals: Intensity, moderating variables, and effects on wellbeing
J López-Cepero, J Garcia-Martínez… - Journal of Loss and …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
This study examines the intensity of grieving experienced by volunteers from animal
protection organizations in southern Spain. A total of 130 volunteers (86% female; M= 42.0 …
protection organizations in southern Spain. A total of 130 volunteers (86% female; M= 42.0 …
Euthanasia of dogs and cats by veterinarians in New Zealand: Protocols, procedures and experiences
Aims To collect data on protocols used by New Zealand veterinarians to perform euthanasia
of dogs and cats, and to explore opinions towards the training they received in euthanasia …
of dogs and cats, and to explore opinions towards the training they received in euthanasia …
“We lost a member of the family”: Predictors of the grief experience surrounding the loss of a pet
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 …
However, research on human-animal relationships suggests that pet owners often receive …
The impact of continuing bonds between pet owners and their pets following the death of their pet: A systematic narrative synthesis
B Hughes, B Lewis Harkin - OMEGA-Journal of Death and …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
When a pet dies, owners can experience similar levels of grief as when a human dies.
Previous research indicates the role of continuing bonds (CB) when a pet is alive. To …
Previous research indicates the role of continuing bonds (CB) when a pet is alive. To …
Pet grief: Tools to assess owners' bereavement and veterinary communication skills
I Testoni, L De Cataldo, L Ronconi, ES Colombo… - Animals, 2019 - mdpi.com
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 …
of Italian owners consider them as family members. Despite the growing interest in pet …