Why is the death of a companion animal one of the most difficult losses for some people? Having worked with both human loss and pet loss I have seen a great divide in terms of who gets to own the greatest grief ever. Is it the death of a spouse, sibling, child, friend, pet, etc.? As a clinician it is my job to hold clinical neutrality alongside of an empathic stance. I am to bracket, to the best of my ability, any preconceived prejudices and assumptions when dealing with my c