When It's time to say goodbye

This companion has been created for anyone who is:

• wondering whether goodbye may be getting closer
• facing difficult end-of-life decisions with their dog
• preparing for euthanasia or a planned goodbye
• dealing with a sudden or unexpected loss
• navigating the days and weeks after losing their dog
• looking for meaningful ways to remember and honour them

You don't need to read it from beginning to end. Start wherever feels most useful to you and return to different sections when you need them.

Alongside the guidance, you'll find practical pages and information to help when decisions feel difficult, including :

• My Goodbye Plan
• My Aftercare Wishes
• guidance on what to expect during euthanasia
• aftercare options
• supporting other pets
• practical considerations after loss
• remembrance ideas
• trusted grief-support resources

The guide can be read digitally, or you can print the pages that are most useful to you.

Every dog, situation and experience of grief is different.

This guide is designed to provide information and support. Decisions about your dog's health, quality of life, treatment or euthanasia should always be discussed with your veterinarian.

There is no set timeline for grief and no single right way to move through it.