bereavement support

We know that the loss of a pet impacts everyone differently. It's not unusual for people to experience feelings of despair, loneliness and even depression. Such feelings can become overwhelming and al-consuming.  There may also be a strong sense of guilt and self-doubt, particularly when a decision has been taken to euthanise or rehome a pet. 

Whatever you are feeling, it's completely normal.

We often hear that friends, family or colleagues don’t quite understand the heartbreak and upset that losing a pet can bring, which means grieving for a pet can be a very lonely experience. Sometimes it helps to share these feelings with someone who knows, from personal experience, how distressing pet loss can be, and who will listen with compassion and without judgement.

That's why we offer a wide range of Pet Bereavement Support services, to make sure that no matter what you need help with, you're never alone. Maybe you can’t quite find the words to express how you feel, feel devastated by the absence of an animal, or you have questions about whether or not to get another pet. 

It's common for people to worry they're being a burden to friends or family when it comes to experiencing grief, or you have worries about having to say goodbye to a pet who is still living. Turning to someone you know is there to listen can provide you with the safe space to discuss and work through your feelings, in your own time and way.