Saying goodbye

Let’s start with the numbers. There are about 13.5 million tame wolves (we call them pet dogs), 12.5 million cats, one million rabbits, 700,000 tortoises and turtles, 700,000 guinea pigs, 600,000 hams

Stephanie Smith felt nobody could understand the depth of her loss when she had to say goodbye to her companion

From the sentimentality of the season to the pressure to be joyful, the festive period can feel tough when you’re grieving. As we mark Grief Awareness Week, one writer – who’s carrying the loss of her fiancé and her father – shares what she’s learned

Grief coach Jennifer Hacker shares how looking after her body helped her recover from the loss of her son more than 20 years ago.

A furry hot-water bottle? Or a restless snoring pest? Sharing a bed with a dog isn’t ideal for everyone, but it certainly warms the soul, says Bethany Stone

Like us, dogs are social creatures that thrive in company so being home alone can be very disturbing for them. There are many reasons why he might not cope. Some just have frustration of missing out o