Losing a dog can mean losing more than their presence. After years of feeding them, worrying about them and building your days around their needs, the role of being their Mum or Dad can become part of who you are. So what happens to that part of you when they are gone?

If your pet is dying and you do not know what to do, you are not alone. A gentle guide for the panic, the questions, and the impossible space before goodbye.

When your dog or cat dies, the house feels empty in a way nothing prepared you for. This is why the emptiness feels so overwhelming, and what helps in the first days.