Guides

Gentle, practical help for the days after losing a pet.

• Coping with the loss of a pet

  A few kind words about grieving a pet, and support lines and groups run by people who understand pet loss.

• How to write a tribute for your pet

  A gentle way to start writing about your pet, with five simple prompts to borrow and room for family to add their own memories.

• Ways to remember a pet who has died

  Ten small, quiet ideas for keeping your pet close after a loss, from a photo box to a candle on a hard day.

• Helping children through the loss of a pet

  Honest, simple ways to tell a child that a pet has died, help them say goodbye, answer their questions and know when to ask for more help.