Loss of a loved one can evoke a variety of feelings including sadness, guilt, anger, and denial. Both Holly and Freddie are skilled to support you through this process with bereavement training as part of their vocational degrees and also complete additional training as part of continued professional development.
There are a large variety of organisations available to support you at this time and one or more the choices below will hopefully provide a good fit for the needs of yourself and your family.
Animal Samaritans Grief line: 0203 745 9859
Blue Cross Bereavement service: 0800 096 6606
email plsmail@bluecross.org.uk and they will reply within 48 hours
CATS Paws to listen-grief support: 0800 024 9494
Support for children:
Our pet letterbox: Your child can write their thoughts and feelings in the form of a poem or a letter to their pet and deposit it at the pet letterbox in our waiting room. These letters can then either be cremated with your pet or cremated afterward so that they can be sent with or to your pet.
Downloadable workbook “I Miss My Pet: A workbook for children about pet loss” by Katie Nurmi©. Allows children to work through the loss of a pet by teaching the child that their feelings are important and respected.
Book recommendations to support your children: