Help with pet bereavement:

Blue Cross Pet Bereavement
Support Service: 0800 096 6606
https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-bereavement-and-pet-loss
 pbssmail@bluecross.org.uk

Open every day 8.30am-8.30pm
they will usually reply within 48 hours
RSPCA 

Pet Bereavement

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/bereavement
Cats Protection
Paws To Listen and Grief Support: 0800 024 9494
www.cats.org.uk/grief


Confidential phone line providing emotional and practical support to owners experiencing the loss of a cat.
Kennel Club
How to cope with losing a dog
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health-and-dog-care/health/health-and-care/a-z-of-health-and-care-issues/coping-with-the-loss/
The Guardian
Guardian dog bereavement article:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/mar/27/the-painful-loss-of-my-dog-gave-me-confidence-to-experience-grief-rather-than-shrug-it-off 

Some books to help children with pet bereavement: 

The Invisible Leash by Patrice Karst

A reassuring story that captures the intensity of grief and the joy of realising you can still feel a connection to your pet after they've died

Goodbye Mousie by Robie H. Haris

A lovely picture book that tells the story of a little boy whose pet mouse has died.

Badger's Parting Gifts by Susan Varley

A classic story of love and loss in which Badger leaves each of his friends a special gift in his memory

The Goodbye Book by Todd Parr

A touching story told from the point of view of a pet fish whose best friend has died

Always and Forever by Debi Gliori and Alan Durant

When Fox dies the rest of his family are distraught. How will Mole, Otter and Hare go on without their beloved friend?

Goodbye Mog by Judith Kerr

A moving tribute to Mog - a character beloved by children for over fifty years

Lovely Old Roly by Michael Rosen

A touching and humorous story by one of our best-loved children's writers

I'll Always Love You by Hans Wilhem

A gentle and moving story about a boy and his dog

Fred by Posy Simmonds

An uplifting and funny comic book about the secret life of a deceased family pet

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