A message for someone whose pet has died

It was sudden

• I just heard about Max. So sudden, there are no words for it. I'm here if you need anything.

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• Max was there yesterday, and now this. It's so unfair. Thinking of you today.

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• The house must be so quiet without Max. I'm thinking of you.

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After an illness, or putting them to sleep

• You gave Max a calm goodbye. It's the last thing you can do for an animal, and you did it.

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• What a hard time this must have been. Max was well looked after with you, right to the end.

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• Thinking of you, and of Max. Take all the time you need.

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An old pet

• All those years with Max. Such a loyal companion. I'm so sorry.

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• Max was so much a part of you. That will leave a big gap. Thinking of you.

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• A long, good life, and still the goodbye is hard. I'm thinking of you.

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You knew the pet yourself

• I'll miss Max when I come round. You'll miss them so much more.

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• I can still see Max in that usual spot. What a loss.

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• Thank you for letting me know Max. Thinking of you.

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For a colleague, or in a card

• I heard that Max has died. I'm sorry for your loss, and take your time.

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• With warm wishes, and thinking of you as you miss Max.

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• Thinking of you and Max.

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How to use these messages

Use the pet's name and say no reply is needed. If you know something about the pet, add it: one detail of your own makes the message yours.

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