Regular readers will know I love writing about pets and animals. But while our pets give us so much, there is a sad side to ownership too and losing a beloved furry friend is devastating. Two weeks ago, the Queen lost her final Corgi Willow, the last of 14 generations of the breed. Willow … [Read more...]
Animal lovers turn to bereavement counsellors to cope with losing their pets
ONE in ten animal lovers in the UK have turned to counselling or anti-depressants to deal with the loss of a pet. A survey by Animal Friends Insurance found half of pet owners felt the same level of sadness as losing a relative. Therapists who typically deal with people following the bereavement o … [Read more...]