Children and pet loss

Honest, age-appropriate ways to talk with a child when a pet dies.

Pet Memorial Craft Ideas for Kids: Gentle Ways to Say Goodbye Together

Simple, age-friendly craft and memorial ideas for children who have lost a pet, from drawings and painted stones to memory jars and a goodbye ceremony. Includes tips for talking with kids as you create.

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Children and pet loss

How to Explain Pet Loss to a Child, by Age: Honest and Gentle Wording

How to tell a child that a pet has died. Age-by-age guidance, sample words, what to avoid, how to help them say goodbye, and when to check in with a professional.

6 min read