🐾 Blue Cross – "Missing My Friend"
Description for children:
"When a pet dies, it can feel like losing your best friend. This page helps children understand their feelings and gives ideas for remembering a special pet
Blue Cross: Missing My Friend
help with missing your friend and includes practical ideas such as drawing pictures, writing stories, and creating memorials.
🐾 Blue Cross Pet Loss Support
Description for children and families:
"If you're feeling very sad after losing a pet, kind people are here to listen and help."
Provides free support by phone, email, webchat and online community groups.
🌈 Winston's Wish
Description for children:
"A place where children and young people can find help when someone important has died. Many of the ideas about grief can also help when a beloved pet dies."
Link:
Winston's Wish
Offers free online support, guides, activities and ways to talk about grief.
💛 Child Bereavement UK
Description for older children, parents and teachers:
"Helpful videos, animations and activities that explain grief in a simple and gentle way."
Link:
Child Bereavement UK Resources
Includes child-friendly animations and resources for understanding loss.
🧸 NHS – Children and Bereavement
Description for parents and carers:
"Advice to help grown-ups support children when they are grieving."
Link:
NHS Children and Bereavement
Contains practical guidance and activities such as memory boxes that can be adapted for pet loss.