More than “just a pet” - Why pet grief deserves to be taken seriously 

Death is a part of life, not just for humans, but for animals too. To mark National Pet Day 2026, guest blogger, Amy Jackson asks why the death of a pet is so often overlooked. We’re quick to talk about how there is no right or wrong way to grieve, and how there is no such thing as a grief ‘hierarchy,’ but when it comes to the loss of a pet, those views can quickly change.