Research in Human-Animal Interaction
Durkin, Anne. Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT 06518, USA. anne.durkin@quinnipiac.edu
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services. 47(7):26-31, 2009 Jul.
Pet owners may face numerous animal losses in a lifetime. Grief following pet loss is often misunderstood and devalued. Nurses are likely to encounter patients and families mourning the loss of a companion animal. This article outlines the grief process and offers practical suggestions for assisting those who are bereaved.