Is the death of a pet just as bad as a death of a relative or friend?

On Thursday afternoon, Niall Boylan asked listeners if they beleives the death of a pet is the same grief as the death of a relative or friend. Research has confirmed that for most people, the loss of a dog is, in almost every way, comparable to the loss of a human loved one. However some people don't agree and think 'it's only a dog'.

Do you think the death of a pet is just as bad as the death of a relative or friend?

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