Annalisa de Carteret, who runs the pet loss helpline at the UK charity Blue Cross, told the AP that guilt is a big part of pet loss. Many people think they could have done something to give their pet more time. She says this is very normal.
Spectrum News NY1 / Associated PressI did everything I could. Why did they still go so soon?
If you are struggling right now, you can talk to someone.
findahelpline.com lists free helplines in each country
What people do around the world
Call a pet loss helpline and talk to someone
Blue Cross runs a pet loss helpline
Spectrum News NY1 / Associated PressBreak down what happened to see your real part in it
advice from the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital
University of Florida Small Animal HospitalRemind owners that nothing they did was meant to hurt the dog
advice from the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital
University of Florida Small Animal HospitalWrite a letter to your dog about how you feel
advice from the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital
University of Florida Small Animal HospitalPet loss and parting with companion animals
日本心理学会How losing a pet affects owners
文春オンライン「I just had my dog put to sleep, and though I gave everything to caring for them, it still feels too soon.」
Oct 2026
Updated 29 Oct 2026.