Losing a pet can be very difficult. There are several resources available to help with the grieving process and to help other family members including children. Click on the following links for more information:

Pet Loss Support Hotline from Cornell & Resources for Grieving 

UW-Madison SVM 

Bibliography for Dealing with the Loss of a Pet  

Pet Loss Grief Support Website 

Pet Loss and Bereavement -from Univ of Penn (includes "Talking to your Children about Pet Loss")

or call the ASPCA National Pet Loss Hotline at (877) 474-3310