Resources
A gentle place to begin when your heart feels like it’s unraveling.
Why this page exists
PetKidz was created not just to honour the lives of beloved animals, but to hold space for those left behind. Grief isn’t linear. It’s breathless, awkward, sacred. This page gathers trusted voices and compassionate tools that walk quietly beside you while you make sense of the ache.
We don’t claim to have all the answers—but we hope to offer a soft landing when your world feels altered by loss.
René Rossouw
Voices that hold us
Reflections and insights from people who understand the language of grief—some from medicine, some from memory, all from the heart.
Talk: “Pet Loss Grief: The Pain Explained” An ER veterinarian offers a rare combination of medical clarity and emotional tenderness in this TEDx talk.
– Dr. Sarah Hoggan
“This is not ‘just a pet.’ This is a loss of unconditional love.”
🔗 Watch on YouTube
Talk: “Broken Heart Syndrome: When Losing a Pet Feels Like It’s Breaking You”
– Tami Hendrix
An animal communicator shares how emotional pain can take physical form—and how healing begins.
🔗 Watch on YouTube
Talk: “Pet Loss and Grief” World-renowned grief expert discusses how pet loss mirrors human bereavement.
– David Kessler
“Grief is love with nowhere to go.”
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Talk: “Pet Loss Grief: What to Expect”
Talk: “Grief Over Pet Loss: How to Cope and Deal with Guilt”
– Dana Findwell
A personal account of saying goodbye to a 16-year companion, full of honesty and hope.
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Research & Reflections
For those who find comfort in understanding the why behind what they feel.
An academic chapter exploring the psychological frameworks of grieving a pet through Attachment Theory and Cognitive Stress Theory.
A social work project from New Zealand that compares pet loss to other forms of bereavement. A thoughtful, clinical perspective.
A vet school’s compassionate hub offering grief education, helpline access, and anticipatory grief guidance.
Published by the American Psychological Association, this perspective focuses on clinical support for grieving pet owners.
Gentle Ceremonies & Hotline Support
🌌 PetLoss.com Candle Ceremony
Join a virtual candle-lighting every Monday to honour the one you’ve lost. A timeless ritual of shared remembrance.
📞 Cornell Pet Loss Hotline
Reach out for compassionate listening from trained veterinary students. Available Mon & Wed evenings (EST).
🧘♀️ Lap of Love Support Services
Zoom support groups, grief meditations, and writings from veterinarians who’ve walked this road beside their clients.
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