Do dogs grieve?

Just like with humans, no two dogs are alike and neither are their responses to death and loss. Some may show signs of physical sadness, while others may display symptoms of negative behavior, and some may not show any sign of emotional suffering at all. read more

While extremely long periods of grieving aren’t normal in dogs, simply showing patience and understanding to a pet in mourning can help an anguished dog cope, suggests anthropologist and author Elizabeth Marshall Thomas. read more

Most dogs recover quickly from the death of a housemate dog. Probably most people assume that if housemate dogs are friends and one dies, the surviving dog will feel grief, or a canine equivalent. read more