Grieving Our Pets
By Herbert A. Nieburg, Arlene Fischer, Martin Scot KosinsThe death of a pet can cause enormous feelings of sorrow, guilt, and loneliness for children and adults alike. Unfortunately, these feelings are often ignored or downplayed, and pet owners find themselves unable to express real grief. This book encourages those who have suffered the loss of a pet to acknowledge such grief and tells them how to cope with the situation. Click here to order or for current Price & Availability. |
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By Wallace Sife This is the Maxwell award-winning best book of 1993, now revised and expanded, and in paperback. It is a self-help guide to understanding and better enduring the pet bereavement process. A special chapter on children and the death of their pets is particularly expansive and useful. This easy-to-read book covers all possible aspects in the grief and loss of a beloved pet. It is designed for the average person who is going through this special kind of anguish. It explains all the stages of bereavement, and how they affect us at this time. . |
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By A comprehensive, compassionate, and “user friendly” guide to every aspect of pet loss bereavement. In this book, you’ll find out why it’s normal and OK to grieve the loss of a pet–you’re not crazy or alone! The types and stages of grief are discussed, and you’ll also find some tested coping strategies (suggested by pet owners like you) to help you cope with the different aspects of grief.
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By This book covers subjects like talking to children about death, the healing power of nature and creating ceremonies to honor a dead pet. The author, who was facing the prospect of losing his own dog, Chinook, when he wrote this book, shares some beautiful reflections
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By It’s Okay To Cry contains the voices of 62 people whose pets have died. There are stories of people who have lost their dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, horses, and other animal companions. People from all walks of life come together to share their stories with you. There are stories from pet owners, veterinarians, animal trainers, zoo keepers, dog wardens, policemen, |
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By Richard F.X. O’Connor The ideal gift for someone who has lost an animal friend. “Rainbow Bridge,” inspired this |
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By Richard F.X. O’Connor This collection of prose and verse is meant to comfort those whose animal friend is waiting for them at “Rainbow Bridge.” |
Gary KurzThere are no words that can change the feeling of emptiness we feel with the loss of that special “friend” who shared our heart and life.Their unconditional love and devotion are missed as much as their splendid and unique personality. But we can replace the grief with joyful anticipation when we realize that there is hope and comfort to be found. The words of this book are offered to guide you to that place.You may begin this book a skeptic, but you will end it with a newfound hope and a lot to think about. |
Judith Viorst, Erik Blegvad (Illustrator)”In simple phrases narrated by a child whose cat, Barney, has just died, the author succinctly and honestly handles both the emotions stemming from the loss of a beloved pet and the questions about the finality of death which naturally arise in such a situation. . . . An unusually good book that handles a difficult subject straightforwardly.”–The Horn Book. |
the loss of a beloved dog. Including authors both famous and unknown from the 1800′s to the present and compiled in one volume for the first time, these memorials form a heartwarming book for dog lovers, and a thoughtful gift of condolences. Beautifully illustrated with many vintage photographs of dogs. |
by Teresa L. Wagner (  Audio Cassette)Wagner’s profound experience with grief, and with those who grieve, has created the foundation for her extremely wise and hopeful Legacies of Love. In this indispensableguide, Teresa Wagner offers understanding to survivors while providing them with both vital information and creative inspiration. This is a rich and in-depth resource for anyone who is dealing with the loss of an animal loved one |
Remembering Pets: A book for Children Who Have Lost A Special FriendWritten by: Gina Dalpra-Berman, Illustrated by: Barbara Hoss-SchneiderGina Dalpra-Berman’s vivid children’s picturebook, Remembering Pets, is written specifically for young people who have lost a treasured animal companion. It is about remembering the joys shared with a favorite bird, dog, cat, turtle, or other creature that bestowed unconditional love upon its owner. Remembering Pets tells a young person that it is OK to grieve for the loss of a beloved animal, and to embrace the joys of a new pet. Highly recommended for any child who has outlived his or her cherished animal friend. |
| My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal By Enid S. TraismanThis remembrance journal is especially for you. It is a special place for you to share the feelings that have arisen since the death of your beloved pet. Here you can write down your thoughts and feelings that are ever-present and ever-changing. In your journal you can privately go over the details of your loss and it’s effect on you.Your reaction to the death of your pet is as unique and individual as was your relationship. Your personal grief reaction is affected by your experience with previous losses, how closely bonded you were to your pet, cause of death, support system and your personal nature. My hope is that this guided journal will help you as you move along the challenging journey ahead of you. – Enid. |
| Pet Loss : A Spiritual Guide by Eleanor L. HarrisSometimes as “pet owners” we don’t realize how close we are to our animal companions until we lose them, and even then we’re afraid or ashamed to openly mourn and memorialize them. In Pet Loss, Eleanor Harris offers valuable advice on handling this feeling of awkwardness. Rather than repressing the emotions that surround a pet’s death, Harris encourages her readers to express the pain they feel and the love they remember. |
| Cracker still lives hereBy Connie CummingsThis book covers many issues associated with the loss of a pet. |
| Souls of AnimalsBy Gary Kowalski, Art Wolfe |
