The Pet Loss Studio

For Veterinary Professionals

Veterinary teams support families through some of the most difficult moments in the human-animal bond. When a beloved pet dies, many owners struggle with grief, guilt, and loneliness in the weeks and months that follow.
The Pet Loss Studio publishes gentle companion resources designed to support people during those moments. Our books and guides are written to complement the care and guidance provided by veterinary professionals, not replace it.
Resources from The Pet Loss Studio are shared by veterinary professionals and bereavement support organizations supporting grieving pet owners.

Resources for grieving pet owners

Our resources focus on the emotional experiences most commonly reported after pet loss. These include:
Pet loss guilt after euthanasia
The first days and weeks after loss
The long, quiet months of grief
Supporting children through pet death
Men grieving in silence
Sudden and unexpected pet loss
Each resource is written in clear, compassionate language and designed to be accessible to people who may not yet feel ready to seek formal counseling.

Selected resources

Workbook
The Pet Loss Guilt and Grief Workbook
A structured workbook with over 90 guided writing exercises designed to help owners process guilt and difficult emotions following the loss of a pet. Available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle.
Book
The First Year Without You
A month-by-month companion guide for the first year after pet loss, offering gentle reflections and support through the changing seasons of grief. Available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle.
Free Guide
The First 72 Hours After Pet Loss
A free downloadable guide for the immediate days following the death of a pet. Gentle, practical support for the shock, the silence, and the overwhelming first days.
PDF Guide
When You Had to Let Your Dog Go
A short guide addressing euthanasia guilt and the emotional complexity of making end-of-life decisions. For the replaying, the what-ifs, and the guilt that follows.
Book
Pet Loss for Men
A compassionate guide for men grieving the loss of a beloved pet. Addresses the unique ways men process grief and the social pressure to minimize pet loss.
Book
Pet Loss for Children
A parent's guide with real conversation scripts and age-appropriate explanations for helping children understand and grieve the death of a beloved pet.

Sharing resources with clients

Veterinary teams are welcome to share these resources with clients who may benefit from additional support after the loss of a pet.
Many practices choose to provide a link to the free guide or recommend one of the companion books for owners who are struggling in the weeks after loss.
Download the Free 72-Hour Guide
Free to download and share. No registration required.

How these resources are used

Veterinary professionals often share these resources with clients:
In sympathy cards after a pet's passing
In follow-up emails after euthanasia
On clinic resource pages
During conversations with families experiencing intense grief

About the author

The Pet Loss Studio was created by C. Arden after experiencing the loss of two beloved dogs, Henry and Toby, within the space of a single month.
The books and guides grew from the need for structured, compassionate resources that acknowledge the depth of the human-animal bond and the complex emotions that follow pet loss.
The work draws on published research into human-animal bond bereavement and the lived experiences shared by thousands of grieving pet owners. It is written to complement professional veterinary and counseling support, not replace it.