You do not have to spend anything to find real comfort and connection. Start with whichever of these feels most helpful right now.
Free pet loss hotlines
University and veterinary association helplines are free to call and staffed by trained volunteers who understand pet grief.
See the helplines →Online communities
Free, always-open communities where you can share your loss and read others, at any hour of the day or night.
Find a community →Support groups
Free, facilitated groups run by veterinary schools and nonprofits, meeting in person or by video.
Find a group →Reading and reflection
A reading list of gentle books on pet grief for adults and children, many available at your local library.
Browse the books →Coping guidance
Free, practical guidance on grieving a pet and finding your way forward, one gentle step at a time.
How to cope →Memorial ideas
Free, meaningful ways to remember your pet, from writing a tribute to a simple keepsake or ritual.
Memorial ideas →You are not alone, and help is here whenever you are ready to reach for it.