Dog Behavior Specialist & Pet Expert, Diane Pomerance, Ph.D. Diane received her Ph.D. in Communications in 1979 from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor where she also taught in the Department of Speech Communication and Theatre.Dr. Pomerance counsels those grieving from any loss; however, she has a special interest in those mourning the loss of a beloved companion animal. As a writer, teacher, counselor and animal lover, she recognizes that the loss of a pet can be devastating to adults as well as children. www.animalcompanionsandtheirpeople.com