r/GrievingPetParents is a subreddit with 480 members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses lost, dog, loss, goodbye, and pain.
Community for those grieving from pet loss. Please don’t troll, harass, or insult others. You will be instantly banned, no questions asked. Do not engage trolls, please just report them.
Feel free to share your stories and pictures here. Remember, you’re not alone.
Popular Themes in r/GrievingPetParents
#1
Pain & Anger
: "I had to put my old man down after 15 years. It hurts so much"
64 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "How can I get over my depression stage of my grieving process?"
4 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Anipryl for dogs with dementia"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/GrievingPetParents
#1
Lost
: "i Lost my childhood pet yesterday and idk how im ever going to get over this"
37 posts
#2
Dog
: "it’s been years since my Dog died but it’s even more painful now"
33 posts
#3
Loss
: "Saying Goodbye to Rizzo"
27 posts
#4
Goodbye
: "Saying Goodbye to Rizzo"
24 posts
#5
Pain
: "The Pain and failure that i couldnt protect her"
17 posts
#6
Miss
: "I'm going to Miss my girl, Lola"
15 posts
#7
Grief
: "Struggling with guilt and Grief after losing my dog"
11 posts
#8
Sweet
: "Goodbye to Sweet Phoebe"
11 posts
#9
Cat
: "My Cat died a week ago and I miss her so much. How do I know her spirit is with me?"
9 posts
#10
Baby
: "My Baby girl is gone"
9 posts
Flair Used in r/GrievingPetParents
#1
RIP
: "Saying Goodbye to Rizzo"
21 posts
#2
Seeking Advice
: "Lost my best friend "
13 posts
#3
Story
: "Lost my baby boy 6 days ago now."
13 posts
#4
Pics
: "My cat died a week ago and I miss her so much. How do I know her spirit is with me?"
6 posts
Member Growth in r/GrievingPetParents
Yearly
+114 members(31.1%)
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Last updated: June 15, 2026