Our Pets: Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Pet

About this episode

Larry Holm discusses the emotional bonds with pets and how to cope with their loss with expert Steve Dale.

The bonds we share with our dearest animal companions are very special and today, Larry has a fascinating conversation with pet expert, journalist, radio host and animal behavior consultant, Steve Dale, about those incredible bonds, end of life for our pets and how to cope with and grieve their loss.

People in this episode

Host: Larry Holm

Guest: Steve Dale

Topics covered

• grief
• pets
• loss
• animal behavior
• coping

Keywords

• grieving pets
• animal companions
• end of life
• pet loss
• coping mechanisms

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