Memories of My Pet – Item 727

Saying goodbye to a much-loved pet can be one of the first big losses a child experiences. Memories of My Pet is a printable, child-friendly workbook designed to support children through pet bereavement with care and compassion.

This calming and thoughtfully designed resource gives children space to remember their pet, express their feelings, and begin to process their grief in a gentle way. Each page includes a short, reassuring introduction and an activity to help children reflect, draw, or write about the bond they shared.

Created for children aged 7 to 11, the workbook includes:

• Space to remember what their pet looked like and enjoyed

• Prompts to recall special moments and favourite activities

• Feeling words to help children identify and explore their emotions

• Coping suggestions and comforting ways to keep memories alive

• A warm message for the supporting adult to guide them through use

With a soft tone, clean layout, and no pressure to write at length, this resource can be used at home, in school, or in a therapeutic setting. Whether the loss is recent or some time ago, Memories of My Pet offers children a way to honour their pet and begin healing, one gentle step at a time.

Included in the workbook:

• Introduction for the grown-up
• Introduction for the child
• About my pet
• Our favourite things
• My pet’s personality
• Special memories
• My pet’s favourite things
• How I am feeling
• What helps me cope?
• Remembering with love
• Moving forwards
• Finally – a message for the child