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Pet
Loss : A Thoughtful Guide for Adults & Children
By Herbert A. Nieburg, Arlene Fischer, Martin Scot
Kosins
The 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.
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The
Loss of a Pet
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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Coping
With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet
By Moira K. Anderson
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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My
Personal Pet Remembrance Journal
By Enid S. Traisman
This 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.
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Goodbye,
Friend : Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet
By Gary Kowalski
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 on birth and death and the continuum
of life. His love for his own dog, his wisdom about animals,
and his gentle, reflective spirit have combined to create
a poignant and wonderful book.
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It's
Okay To Cry
By Maria L. Quintana, Shari L. Veleba, Harley G. King
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, firemen, war veterans, children, celebrities and
pet counselors. Reading their stories will help you realize
that you are not alone. The stories will give you hope that
you can heal the pain of loss. Each touching story will bring
tears to your eyes and comfort to your heart.
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In
Remembrance of a Special Cat : A Collection of Inspirational
Writings
By Richard F.X. O'Connor
The ideal gift for someone who has lost an animal friend.
"Rainbow Bridge," inspired this collection, and
is included in this small gift book to help anyone who has
suffered the loss of a pet.
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Pet
Loss : A Spiritual Guide
by Eleanor L. Harris
Sometimes 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.
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The
Final Farewell; Preparing for and Mourning the Loss of Your
Pet
By Marty Tousley, Katherine Heuerman
The Final Farewell combines the expertise of a bereavement
counselor with that of an expert in after-death pet care.
It includes information about euthanasia and the grieving
process, and explains in detail all the options available
to people when their pets die. Unlike other books on pet loss,
it is meant to be read in advance of a pet's death, when the
reader is in a better position to make those kinds of decisions.
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The
Other Side of Death
By Jan Price
In a thought-provoking narrative written in the tradition
of Embraced by the Light, a noted spiritual researcher offers
an unforgettable firsthand account of her journey beyond life.
Jan Price shares this account of her near-death experience
and the lessons it taught her--precious lessons of guilt and
punishment, life and love, earth and eternity.
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Dog
Heaven
By Cynthia Rylant
A comforting and smile-inducing poetic text speculates
on the place where all good dogs go, describing Dog Heaven
as a wonderful location filled with countless ham biscuits,
good meals, lots of petting, and endless stretches of fields
to run in.
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Cat
Heaven
Cynthia Rylant (Illustrator)
A simply versed companion to Dog Heaven features bold,
folk-art illustrations and profiles the special place where
all good cats can find an endless supply of catnip, tuna,
and warm laps.
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Cold
Noses at the Pearly Gates
Gary Kurz
There 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.
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Maya's
First Rose : Diary of a Very Special Love
by Martin Scot Kosins, Howard Fridson (Illustrator),
Burl Ives
Maya's First Rose offers Kosin's deeply moving tribute
to the dog he loves for 18 wonderful years. From the days
of Maya's youth to the sad and courageous years of her decline,
this exhilarating memoir captures the magical bond that can
grow between humans and animals.
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The
Tenth Good Thing about Barney
by 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.
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When
Only the Love Remains; The Pain of Pet Loss
by Emily Margaret Stuparyk
The death of an animal friend is often completely devastating.
This book of poems shows how the author turned the pain of
pet loss into a healing experience and is a memorial to a
pet rabbit named Poochie, whose life and death changed the
author forever. For those who have ever suffered the loss
of a beloved pet, here is a book that will validate your own
feelings of pain and sorrow, and recognizes your need to grieve.
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I'll
Always Love You
by Hans Wilhelm
For children ages 4 - 8
"In this gentle, moving story, Elfie, a dachshund, and
her special boy progress happily through life together. One
morning Elfie does not wake up. The family grieves and buries
her. The watercolor illustrations, tender and warm in color
and mood, suit the simple text perfectly."--School Library
Journal.
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Angel
Pawprints : Reflections on Loving and Losing a Canine Companion
by Laurel E. Hunt (Editor)
The loss of a cherished pet is a deeply painful experience.
This unique approach to pet loss books presents a poignant
collection of poetry and stories written as tributes to dogs
and will tug at the heartstrings of dog lovers. It provides
comfort and healing for anyone mourning 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.
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Legacies
of Love, A Gentle Guide to Healing from the Loss of Your Animal
Loved One
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 indispensable guide,
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
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Remembering Pets: A book for Children Who Have Lost A Special
Friend
Written by: Gina Dalpra-Berman, Illustrated by: Barbara
Hoss-Schneider
Gina 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.
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