From: Rob on
I was just curious, if anyone had read any good books about dealing with the
loss of a pet.

I just finished one, entitled "Pet Loss" by Lynn Harris. It helped me deal
with the loss of my cat (downside of the book, was that Ms. Harris is into
the Wicca religion, & although that doesn't bother me, she dwells in it, a
little more than is needed---still a good book though.).

Any other recommendations?


From: Noon Cat Nick on
Rob wrote:

>I was just curious, if anyone had read any good books about dealing with the
>loss of a pet.
>
>I just finished one, entitled "Pet Loss" by Lynn Harris. It helped me deal
>with the loss of my cat (downside of the book, was that Ms. Harris is into
>the Wicca religion, & although that doesn't bother me, she dwells in it, a
>little more than is needed---still a good book though.).
>
>Any other recommendations?
>
>

I just finished compiling a list of pet loss books, courtesy of
Amazon.com. (Sorry, I neglected to sort the adult and juvenile books
into two separate lists.) Here it is:

Absent Friend: Coping with the Loss of a Treasured Pet
by Laura Lee and Martyn Lee
Publisher: Ringpress Books (2000)

Angel Pawprints: Reflections On Loving and Losing a Canine Companion
by Laurel E. Hunt
Publisher: Hyperion (2000)

Angel Pawprints: Reflections On Loving and Losing a Feline Companion
by Laurel E. Hunt
Publisher: Hyperion; 1st ed edition (2007)

Blessing the Bridge: What Animals Teach Us About Death, Dying, and Beyond
by Rita M. Reynolds
Publisher: NewSage Press; First edition (2000)

Cat Heaven
by Cynthia Rylant
Publisher: Blue Sky Press (1997)

Children and Pet Loss: A Guide for Helping
by Marty Tousley
Publisher: Our Pals Pub; 1 edition (1996)

Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates
by Gary Kurz
Publisher: Cold Noses; 1 edition (1997)

Cold Noses II: Examining More Evidence
by Gary Kurz
Publisher: Gary Kurz (2001)

Conversations with My Old Dog: For Anyone Who Has Ever Loved and Lost a Pet
by Robert Pasick
Publisher: Hazelden (2000)

Coping with Pet Loss (Overcoming Common Problems)
by Robin Grey
Publisher: Sheldon Press (2006)

Do Dogs Go To Heaven? Eternal Answers for Animal Lovers
by Jean Holmes
Publisher: Joipax Publishing (1999)

Dog Heaven
by Cynthia Rylant
Publisher: Blue Sky Press; Library Binding edition (1995)

For Every Cat an Angel
by Christine Davis
Publisher: Lighthearted Press (2000)

For Every Dog an Angel
by Christine Davis
Publisher: Lighthearted Press (2003)

Fragile Tears: Stories & Guidance for Youth on the Passing Away of
Beloved Animal Companions
by Alan Blain Cunningham (Compiler)
Publisher: Agreka Books; Book & CD edition (2005)

Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet
by Gary Kowalski
Publisher: New World Library (2006)

Grieving the Death of a Pet
by Betty J. Carmack
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers (2003)

Guide to Pet Loss Resources
by David C. Anderson
Publisher: Tanglewuld Pr; 3rd edition (2006)

Healing the Pain of Pet Loss: Letters in Memoriam
by Kymberly Smith
Publisher: Charles Press Pubs (1997)

The Heart That Is Loved Never Forgets: Recovering from Loss: When Humans
and Animals Lose Their Companions
by Kaetheryn Walker
Publisher: Healing Arts Press (1998)

Honey-Bun
by Anne Stockton
Publisher: Educare Press; 1st ed edition (1999)

How to ROAR: Pet Loss Grief Recovery
by Robin Jean Brown
Publisher: Lulu.com (2005)

I'll Always Love You
by Hans Wilhelm
Publisher: Dragonfly Books (1988)

It's Okay To Cry
by Maria Luz Quintana, Harley King, and Shari L. Veleba
Publisher: K&K Communications (2000)

The Kingdom of Heart: A Pet Loss Journal
by Patty L. Luckenbach
Publisher: Spiritual Living Press (2005)

The Loss of a Pet : New Revised and Expanded Edition
by Dr. Wallace Sife
Publisher: Howell Book House; Rev Exp Su edition (1998)

My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal
by Enid Samuel Traisman
Publisher: Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital (1997)

On Angels Wings: Personal Stories About the Passing Away of Beloved
Animal Companions
by Alan Blain Cunningham (Editor)
Publisher: Agreka Books (2003)

Paw Prints in Heaven?: Christians and Pet Loss
by Dr. James L. McClinton
Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (2004)

Pet Loss
by Lisa Shover
Publisher: Trafford Publishing (2006)

Pet Loss : A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children
by Herbert A. Fischer and Arlene Nieburg
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (1996)

Pet Loss And Children: Establishing A Healthy Foundation
by Cheri Barton Ross
Publisher: Routledge (2005)

Pet Loss and Human Bereavement
by William J. Kay
Publisher: Iowa State Pr; 1st ed edition (1984)

Pet Loss and Human Emotion: A Guide to Recovery (2nd Edition)
by Cheri Barton Ross and Jane Baron-Sorenson
Publisher: Brunner-Routledge; 2 edition (2007)

Pet Loss Meditations
by Lorise Weil
Publisher: AuthorHouse (2005)

Pet Loss Symposiums: Delta Society Conference Lecture Summaries &
Writings on Pet Owner's Grief, Bereavement Therapy & Human Nature, 1996-1
by Barbara Wood, Debby Morehead, and Herbert Nieburg
Publisher: Delta Society (April 1999)

Pet Loss: A Death in the Family
by Robert Pasick
Publisher: Adpar Press (2003)

Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide
by Julia A. Harris
Publisher: Lantern Books (2002)

The Rainbow Bridge: Pet Loss Is Heaven's Gain
by Niki Behrikis Shanahan
Publisher: Pete Publishing; First edition (2007)

Saying Good-Bye to the Pet You Love: A Complete Resource to Help You Heal
by Lorri A. Greene and Jacquelyn Landis
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications (2002)

Saying Goodbye to Your Pet: Children Can Learn to Cope with Pet Loss
by Marge Heegaard
Publisher: Fairview Press (2001)

A Special Place for Charlee: A Child's Companion Through Pet Loss
by Debby Morehead (Author)
Publisher: Partners in Pub Llc (1996)

Spirit Dogs: Heroes In Heaven
by Susan Kelleher
Publisher: Owl of Athene Pr; 2nd Rev edition (1998)

There is Eternal Life for Animals
by Niki Behrikis Shanahan
Publisher: Pete Pub (2002)

They're Part of the Family
by Karen Carney
Publisher: Dragonfly Publishing (2001)

Three Cats, Two Dogs: One Journey Through Multiple Pet Loss
by David Congalton
Publisher: NewSage Press (2000)

When a Family Pet Dies: A Guide to Dealing With Children's Loss
by Joann Tuzeo-Jarolmen
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers; 1st American Pbk. Ed edition (2006)

When Only the Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss
by Emily Margaret Stuparyk
Publisher: Hushion House Publishing (2000)

When Pets Die: It's Alright to Grieve
by Doris Zagdanski
Publisher: Warwick Publishing (2007)

When Your Pet Dies
by Dr. Diane Pomerance
Publisher: Polaire Pubns (2001)

Will I See Fido in Heaven?
by Mary Buddemeyer-Porter
Publisher: Eden Publications (2005)