Help & Safety

Paw Lanterns is a quiet place to remember the pets we've lost. Here's how we keep it kind, and where to find support.

If you're struggling

Losing a companion can hurt as much as losing anyone we love. Paw Lanterns is a place to remember, not a substitute for professional help. If you're finding things hard, please reach out:

Australia Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7) · Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
United States Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7)
Anywhere If someone is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.

Reporting something

Every memorial has a ⚑ Report link, and every note has a small ⚑ button. Reports come straight to us and we aim to look at them within 24 hours. We remove anything hurtful, mocking, graphic, sexual, or not a genuine memorial.

Families can also hide any note on their own pet's spot.

To reach a person, email safety@pawlanterns.com.

Intimate or private images

If an intimate image of you, or of anyone, appears here without consent, email safety@pawlanterns.com with the link. We remove these within 48 hours of a valid request, and usually much sooner.

Your photos and copyright

If a photo you own was uploaded without your permission, use ⚑ Report → "My photo used without permission", or email our copyright contact at copyright@pawlanterns.com with the link and proof that the photo is yours. [For the US: our designated DMCA agent is registered with the US Copyright Office: [AGENT NAME, ADDRESS].] We repeatedly remove the content of anyone who keeps uploading other people's work.

Who the meadow is for

Paw Lanterns is meant for people aged 13 and over. Please don't share contact details, addresses or other personal information in names or notes.

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