Summary: Sharing feelings over the loss of a favorite furry, scaly or feathered friend was discouraged historically as it might call into question a professional's objectivity. Such attitudes on grief are changing as zoos grapple with preserving entire populations through dispassionate science-based principles while also balancing individual welfare needs within those populations. Ann Howie, a mental health professional who integrates animals into her practice, describes how to help ourselves or others process gri
