It hurts a lot when a pet dies. A pet is family.
A pet can play with you. It loves you each day.
When a pet dies, its body stops. It will not start again.
It can not see, hear or feel. It does not eat.
It is not your fault.
It is ok to be sad. It is ok to cry.
Tell fun stories about your pet.
Draw a pic. Write a note to your pet.
Plant a tree. Or put its toy in a box.
Tell a grown-up how you feel. They should listen.
Words to know
- family: your people
- listen: hear well
