It's not just a dog - how to grieve a pet

Pet Sounds by Sarah Hoyles

Apr 2, 201918:20Society & Culture

A companion animal's death can prompt very real grief in their owner. Andrea Beca knows—she shares how she's working through it. A pet bereavement specialist with the Canadian Mental Health Association , Heather Mueller...

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