Tips for discussing the pet loss with your children and helping them cope with their grief.

Preparing for the loss of your companion is very important. It can help the grieving process for you and your family and make saying goodbye less stressful and painful. Pets are part of the family, and every family is unique, you and your pet deserve to choose how this meaningful moment will go.

Prepare your children for the transition. We created a handout for you to read on handling such a delicate matter. We included exercises specifically for children to do to help them as well. 

Talk about it with your family and your veterinarian, together you can choose the best option for you and your companion.