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Pet Loss Support

Losing a pet is a real, profound loss. Whatever you are feeling right now — it is valid.

Grieving a Pet

The grief that follows the death of a beloved pet is real, and it can be devastating. Pets are not "just animals" — they are companions, confidants, sources of routine and comfort, and often the most constant presence in a person's life. Losing them can feel like losing a part of yourself.

That grief is legitimate. It does not need to be justified to anyone.

WARN was founded by people who have experienced this loss and who channel that grief into practical action. If you are looking for a way to honour your pet's memory, a tribute donation with WARN is one option — but above all, we hope this page is simply a space where your loss is seen and acknowledged.

Resources

Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support (UK)

Free helpline and online support for people grieving the loss of a pet.

Pet Bereavement Support Service — PBSS

UK-based volunteer service offering one-to-one pet loss support.

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement (US)

US-based resource for pet bereavement support, chat rooms, and counsellors.

Tribute Donation

Honour your pet by helping animals just like them. WARN matches your gift to the same species.

Make a tribute donation

Memorial Wall

Add your pet's name to WARN's public memorial wall so their memory lives on.

Visit the memorial wall

Common Questions

Is it normal to grieve deeply for a pet?
Yes, completely. Grief for a pet is a real, legitimate form of bereavement. Pets are family members. The bond between a person and their animal is often as deep as any human relationship, and losing that bond deserves to be treated as a significant loss.
How long does pet bereavement last?
There is no fixed timeline. Grief is not linear and does not follow a set of stages. Some people feel acute grief for weeks, others for months or years. What matters is that you allow yourself to feel what you feel without judging whether it is 'proportionate'.
Can I donate to charity in memory of a pet?
Yes. Many people find that making a charitable donation in memory of a pet is a meaningful way to honour their life. WARN accepts tribute donations matched to the same species as your pet — a donation in memory of a dog helps street dogs, a donation in memory of a cat helps community cats.