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Take the next step gently.

Start with the moment you are in. Make today more comfortable, prepare the questions that matter, and take the next decision one step at a time.

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Caregiver holding a beloved dog close

What are you facing today?

Choose the closest moment. You can move between these paths at any time.

Comfort is changingPrepare today's plan →A goodbye may be nearKnow what to ask →The loss has happenedGet through the first days →

Six steps, taken at your pace

Use only the step that helps right now.

01

Record today's reality

Write appetite, water, breathing, mobility, sleep, bathroom comfort and the routines your dog still enjoys.

02

Call the right team

Save the numbers for primary care, after-hours help, hospice, home visits and appointments.

03

Make a one-week comfort plan

Confirm medicines, food and water access, toileting, movement, sleep and the signs that mean the plan needs review.

04

Prepare the day

Ask what will happen before, during and after; who may be present; and what your family wants to bring.

05

Confirm aftercare

Discuss transport, identity handling, cremation or burial, timing, costs and the keepsakes you may want.

06

Protect the first 72 hours

Choose who will tell others, pause nonessential decisions, plan for children and other animals, and keep support close.

Prepare for the goodbye without losing the moment.

You can ask for clarity, choose what feels right for your family and change your mind about small details.

Before

  • Ask what your dog may feel and how comfort is maintained.
  • Choose who will be present and where everyone can sit.
  • Bring a blanket, favorite treat or a short letter if that feels right.

During

  • Ask the care team to explain each step before it happens.
  • Take the time you need to say their name, touch them and be close.
  • Let the team know if you need a pause or more privacy.

After

  • Confirm identity handling, timing and who will contact you.
  • Request a paw print, fur clipping or other keepsake before leaving.
  • Choose one person to handle messages and practical follow-up.
A caregiver sharing a quiet moment at home with a beloved dog

What helps in the first days after loss.

Grief changes by the hour. Use what helps; leave the rest for later.

Golden retriever remembered during the first days after loss

Protect the first 24 hours

Choose one person for calls. Eat, drink water and delay decisions that can wait.

A caregiver holding a beloved dog close

Help children and other pets

Use clear words. Keep familiar routines. Let every family member grieve differently.

Caregiver holding a dog close while seeking support

When the words are hard, start here.

Words you can use

My dog's comfort has changed. I need help understanding what is urgent, what can be made easier today, and what choices we may need to prepare for.

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Professional grief support

Find counselors, social workers and support programs with pet-loss experience.

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Aftercare

Compare cremation, burial, keepsakes and memorial options without rushing the choice.

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A living tribute

When the time feels right, plant a memorial tree in your dog's name.

Memorial tree →