Over the years I have owned several different pets, from mice, to gerbils, to hamsters. Each time my pets passed, I went through the different stages of grief and often felt that I couldn't just say to people how I felt.
Through losing my pets, I realised that there is a lack of help for people who are going through the grief of their pet, and I decided that I want to help people who maybe felt as lost as I did. When Pepper died especially, it hit very hard as I was living alone at this stage.
By using this website, I hope to share the advice and tips I wish I had at the time so no one has to be alone again.
Over the years I have owned several different pets, from mice, to gerbils, to hamsters. Each time my pets passed, I went through the different stages of grief and often felt that I couldn't just say to people how I felt.
Through losing my pets, I realised that there is a lack of help for people who are going through the grief of their pet, and I decided that I want to help people who maybe felt as lost as I did. When Pepper died especially, it hit very hard as I was living alone at this stage.
By using this website, I hope to share the advice and tips I wish I had at the time so no one has to be alone again.
To help get advice, I conducted a survey which was posted on social media encouraging people to share their advice. I compiled the advice into the above video. The advice which is shown is all unedited and direct quotes from the results I received from people who have lost a pet or know someone who has lost a pet.
Take the time to pause the video if necessary and read the advice. Don't forget, you are not alone. Feel free to comment your experience with your pet, upload their photo if you want, and what helped you to move on below. As a community, we can support one another so no one has to feel that they have to bottle it up anymore.
This was the first pet i actually owned myself. Growing up we would always go to the moss at the summer to get turf, and i had found a baby bunny. I somehow conviced my parents to let me take it home and i raised it basically myself. I called it coco. Even when it was outside it never ran away... until it did. I never seen it again.
The first pet I lost was my pet hamster Russell he was so cool he would sit with me and watch TV and sleep in my pockets I was quite young when I lost him but it still hurts I recently lost my dog phoenix she was so amazing she loved going for walks and playing catch she was so energetic she passed away a few years ago she lived to 15 but unfortunately had a stroke and the vet has to put her down it was the worst experience of my life seeing her like that but I still miss her till this day luckily I had my dog Charlie and he helped me thru it he's my best friend and when the day comes that he goes I will be totally distraught but at least this website will be able to help
When I was younger I owned 2 Chinese fire bellied newts, I loved how they the bright orange of their belly stuck out against the black skin, they got up to so much mischief and always tried to escape their tank, I was really sad when they passed and still miss them lots and think about them.
I lost my pet fish when I was younger. I was really attached to her but over time it got easier and I was eventually able to buy a new fish which I have now.
I lost my puppy Jack at only 1 year old and had him cremated. It was tough and I felt like a burden talking to people about him. Now I find it easier, even though it's only been a few weeks. I miss him but I spoke to friends and family who helped me handle it better.
I planted a bush to help me after the death of my cat Socks. She was my best friend and I miss her, but it does get easier!
My gerbils died and I was sad so I planted a bush where I buried them.
Don't be afraid to ask for help. You don't have to be alone and people will support you. I had mice when I was young and when they died I was devastated. I found what helped was to plant a flower when they passed where they were buried so that I will always remember and cherish them.