Losing a pet can feel very sad and confusing. Your pet may have been your friend, your comfort, and part of your family. The feelings you have are real and important.

What Is Grief?

Grief is the name we give to the feelings we have when someone or something we love dies. When a pet dies, you might feel sad, angry, confused, lonely, or even numb. All of these feelings are normal.

Things You Might Feel

- Sadness
- Missing your pet a lot
- Anger
- Feeling guilty
- Wanting to cry
- Feeling okay one moment and upset the next

Everyone grieves differently. There is no right or wrong way to feel.

It Is Okay to Cry

Crying is a normal way our body lets out sadness. Some people cry a lot and some people do not cry much at all. Both are okay.