Children are often more aware of death than we think, and instead of shielding them, there are thoughtful ways and resources to help support them through pet loss while you navigate your own grief.

Losing a pet brings deep, personal grief with no set timeline, and creating a memorial—like an altar—can be a meaningful way to honor their life and stay connected.

Grief isn’t abnormal or wrong—while every experience is unique, many feelings are more commonly shared than people realize, and recognizing this can help ease the sense of isolation.

Many people seek a veterinary social worker due to guilt, often feeling unsure about end-of-life decisions or believing they should have done more—even when they can’t clearly define what “more” means.

Grief isn’t abnormal or “wrong”—it’s deeply unique to each relationship, and while your experience may feel isolating, many others share similar feelings even if they’re not often talked about.