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If you've arrived here because you've lost a beloved pet, or you're facing the possibility of losing one, I want you to know that you're not alone.
Pet loss can be one of the most painful experiences we face. Many people are surprised by the intensity of their grief and struggle to find support from those around them. It can feel overwhelming, confusing, and isolating.
Wherever you are in your journey, start with the option that feels most relevant to you.
It happened in the last few days
The first days and weeks after a loss can feel unreal. You may be experiencing shock, numbness, guilt, sadness, anger, relief, or all of these emotions at once.
Read thisIt happened suddenly
There was no warning, and you're stuck on the last twenty minutes.
Read thisI had to make the decision
Many people find themselves replaying decisions, wondering whether they did enough, acted too soon, or waited too long. You are not alone.
Read thisThey were my soul pet
This one was different, and you've stopped saying so out loud.
Read thisI'm facing it soon
Grief often begins before a loss occurs. Caring for an ageing or ill pet can bring sadness, anxiety, uncertainty, and difficult decisions.
Read thisIt's been months and I'm not getting better
Sometimes grief remains painful months after a loss and nothing seems to shift. This does not mean there is something wrong with you — it means something is holding the grief in place.
Read thisIt was years ago and it still hurts
A loss from years ago can still ache when it was never fully acknowledged at the time. It is not too late to return to it and let it move.
Read thisMy child has lost their pet
For many children, the death of a pet is their first experience of loss. You can help them through it while holding your own grief.
Read thisMy other pet is grieving too
Surviving animals often change after a companion dies — searching, eating less, or clinging to you. You can help them settle while you grieve too.
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A short, psychologist-designed set of questions that shows which part of your grief is asking for attention right now — and what will help most.
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Your tailored toolkit
Ten modules of psychologist-designed tools and reflections, matched to the areas your loss has most disrupted.
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If your grief is feeling difficult to manage alone, specialist one-to-one support can help.
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