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Georgia Health Report: Revisiting coping with loss of a pet

Coming up on the Georgia Health Report, losing a loved one can take a toll on mental health, and the loss of a beloved pet companion is no exception.

Host Emma Auer is joined by Noelle Browning, clinical counselor at the University of Georgia’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

They discuss the very special human-pet bond and how to maintain mental health when pets pass. Here’s their conversation.

Emma Auer is an award-winning reporter who joined WUGA as a full-time producer in 2024. She is also a graduate student in UGA's Romance Languages Department, studying French and Spanish. She covers the breadth of Northeast Georgia stories, from Athens City Hall to Winterville farmers' markets. Emma's work has also been heard on Georgia Public Broadcasting.