Welcome to the Children and Pet Loss Page of Chance's Spot Pet Loss and Support Resources

Sometimes a pet gets sick, hurt, or old and an animal doctor (called a veterinarian) can't make them well again. Sometimes they die. Other times a pet can get lost or even stolen and you never find them or they don't come back. You never know what happens to them. Whatever happens to your pet, when they are no longer here, you miss them. It makes you very sad. You may cry or sometimes even be angry because your pet is gone. Sometimes you may be scared or lonely without them. It is okay to feel this way.

All the different ways you feel after a pet is gone is called grief. When you are feeling grief after your pet is gone it's important to try and help yourself feel better. You won't feel better all at once, though.

To help you feel better, Chance's Spot has some things you can download. If you need help ask your parent or guardian.

I Miss My Pet - A Grief Workbook for Children Whose Pet is No Longer With Them

This workbook will explain the way you feel and give you some activities to help you feel better. Download

My (Awesome) Pet Memory Journal

My (Awesome) Pet Memory Journal lets you write, draw, and color in while you remember your pet. The pages have been created so that you can print them (front and back) and either staple or comb bind them together. Download

Remembering Your Pet - Ways to Say Goodbye

This guide gives you some simple ideas for saying goodbye to your pet. Download

After the Loss of My Pet - Questions and Answers for Parents of Grieving Children

When a family pet dies, children of different ages and maturity levels react differently. As a parent, it’s hard to know just what to say or do.