RSPCA campaign highlights stigma and isolation faced by grieving horse owners

There are growing concerns that grief for a horse is often taken less seriously than the loss of other pets. This lack of understanding can leave many horse owners feeling isolated and unsupported during their time of loss.

To address this issue, the RSPCA has launched the "Not just a pet" campaign. This initiative aims to raise awareness of grief experienced after the loss of animals and to support grieving owners.

A recent survey conducted by the charity highlighted the scale of the problem, revealing that 70.5% of respondents feel a stigma exists around animal grief. Furthermore, only 5.5% of those surveyed believe that pet grief is taken as seriously as it should be.