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This resource page is specially compiled to help you to find more information with regards to animal welfare and services. Feel free to share it with anyone whom might benefit from the list below and we welcome any inputs should you have reliable contacts, services, or welfare groups that we can add in.
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Children Pet Loss Grief Worksheet/Colouring
Understanding and coping with the loss of a beloved pet can be especially challenging for young children. To assist them in processing their big and small feelings through this difficult time,
I have specially designed a worksheet and coloring sheet for you to download & print out.
These tools aim to provide gentle support and a creative outlet for children to express their feelings and begin the healing process through writing and colouring. It also serves as a bonding activity for the adults/ parents to share their feelings with their children while guiding them.
Ways to cope with grief / commemorating your late pet
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Give yourself time and space to cry (don't surpress or withhold your tears).
If need be, find a space "space" or "person" that can support you during this time e.g therapist/support group. -
It's okay to tell others that you are not okay, all your feelings are valid.
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​Give your pet and yourself closure by holding a ceremony or ritual to say goodbye.
This could be as simple as lighting a candle or planting a tree in their memory or having friends/relatives over to send them off. -
Write a letter for your pet
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Journal your raw-est feelings
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Create a Memorial for your pet such as a photo album, a scrapbook, a painting, or a special place in your home where you can keep their belongings and remember them.
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Talk about them, the happy moments and memories that you hold close to your hearts! (or don't, its totally fine, because we all process grief differently).
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Do something different, go out and have some fresh air, do something that makes you happy!
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Don't rush or force yourself to heal/ recover/ be happy.
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Channel your love to other animals :)
Be it visiting pet cafes/ volunteering or mingling with your friend's pets.
The above are some suggestions coming from my personal experience/ opinions.
Feel free to share with us more tools and techniques if you have!