The RSPCA in the UK has surveyed over 4,000 people about pet grief. 66.9% were surprised by how strong it was, 72.6% lost their daily routine, and 65.9% had trouble sleeping.
RSPCAIs it normal to cry all the time and feel so empty?
What people do around the world
「My dog died this morning, and I still have to take an exam today.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
Call a free pet loss support line
Blue Cross, every day 8:30am to 8:30pm
Blue Cross「I had my 16-year-old dog put to sleep. Another pet died just last week. I'm so sad.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
「My dog passed away. I've been trying to cope with the loss, and I miss her so much.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
Call a vet school pet loss hotline
Cornell, answered by trained vet students
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine「My dog just passed away.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
Join a monthly online pet loss group
Cornell animal hospital, for recent clients
Cornell Chronicle「My dog of fourteen years just died. This week I've felt sad, numb, and exhausted.」
Oct 2026Original post・Substack
「My dog just died, and the whole world feels awful.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
Book free pet loss counseling
LSU, for Louisiana residents
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine「My dog died two weeks ago. I can't eat, I keep crying, and I have to force myself out of bed each day.」
Oct 2026Original post・Substack
「My dog passed away early this morning.」
Oct 2026Original post・Bluesky
Call a free grief line and talk to a volunteer
Griefline, with a Traditional Chinese fact sheet
Griefline「My dog died on my birthday. I feel sad and angry, and I still forget it's gone when I enter the living room.」
Oct 2026Original post・Substack
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