When a dog owner dies, where should the pet now live?

When a dog's owner dies, the grieving animal will often lose interest in food and walks. That's exactly when the animal needs familiar routines and a familiar person, experts say. Photo: dpa

A tough situation arises when a dog owner dies: Where should the pet now live?

Monika Addy, from the German Institute for Animal Psychology and Natural Medicine, recommends re-homing the animal with a family member, ideally someone the dog is familiar with.