NATIONAL pet charity Blue Cross was concerned to hear the recent Office for National Statistics figures which suggested the week after the clocks went back saw Britain’s highest levels of acute loneliness in the pandemic.

We know many people may have lost a pet this year and for some their four-legged companion may have been their only companion.

We want to remind people that our pet bereavement support service is here to help those who are grieving the loss of a pet.

People can contact our free and confidential support line on 0800 096 6606 or email pbssmail@bluecross.org.uk for advice and support.

DIANE JAMES

Pet bereavement support service manager

Blue Cross

Shilton Road, Burford OX18 4PF