Reflections on grief, the aftercare process, and the small rituals that help — written with care for pet owners and the clinics who walk beside them.
A missing dog is one of the most common panics in New Zealand pet groups. Here's the NZ version: who to ring, what the council is legally required to do, and the seven-day clock most owners don't know is running.
A curated, NZ-specific guide to grief support after pet loss — helplines, communities, books, apps and rituals — gathered in one place so you don't have to search for them on the worst day.
If pet grief is still as sharp at six and twelve months as it was the first week, you may be carrying more than expected grief. Here are the signs of prolonged grief disorder, and the support pathway in New Zealand.
Most pet grief is heavy but moves over time. Some doesn't. This is a plain-language explainer of prolonged grief disorder — what it is, how it differs from depression and PTSD, and where to find NZ support.