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 In Pet Grief & Loss

Best Books on Pet Loss and Grief

It’s hard to swift through all of the books on the market regarding Pet Loss and Grief but we’ve included a few for you here to help you start your search. A good place to start this search is to check out Amazon’s Book selection on Pet Loss.

Best Sellers in Pet Loss Grief

    1. I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved OneA book that is not specifically about Pet Loss but talks about loss of a loved one which can translate to your furry friend too.

      Paperback

      The grief books that just “gets it”.

      Each year about eight million Americans suffer the unexpected death of a loved one. For those who face the challenges of sudden death, the classic guide I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye offers a comforting hand to hold, written by two authors who have experienced it firsthand.

      Acting as a touchstone of sanity through difficult times, this book covers such difficult topics as:

      • The first few weeks
      • Suicide
      • Death of a Child
      • Children and Grief
      • Funerals and Rituals
      • Physical effects
      • Homicide
      • Depression

      Featured on ABC World News, Fox and Friends and many other shows, this book has offered solace to over eight thousand people, ranging from seniors to teenagers and from the newly bereaved those who lost a loved one years ago.

      An exploration of unexpected death and its role in the cycle of live, I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye provides survivors with a rock-steady anchor from which to weather the storm of pain and begin to rebuild their lives.

      Praise for I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye:

      “I highly recommend this book, not only to the bereaved, but to friends and counselors as well.”― Helen Fitzgerald, author of The Grieving ChildThe Mourning Handbook, and The Grieving Teen

      “This book, by women who have done their homework on grief… can hold a hand and comfort a soul through grief’s wilderness. Outstanding references of where to see other help.”― George C. Kandle, Pastoral Psychologist

      “Finally, you have found a friend who can not only explain what has just occurred, but can take you by the hand and lead you to a place of healing and personal growth…this guide can help you survive and cope, but even more importantly… heal.”― The Rebecca Review

      “For those dealing with the loss of a loved one, or for those who want to help someone who is, this is a highly recommended read.”―Midwest Book Review

    2. Signs From Pets In The Afterlife
      Paperback

      Communications from beloved pets are seen by thousands every day. 

      Some messages are given in ways that require an acute awareness and more interpretation as well. From the Heavens above, Signs are given by deceased pets to connect with their families they left behind. Oftentimes, the gifts they share are unseen or are difficult to identify.

      Learning to speak the Language of Spirit requires practice, but once identified, the joy of hearing from your Pet in Spirit can bring great comfort. This book is an ABC’s narrative for identifying signs, messages, and signals from the Afterworld. It shares a simple way to look for, and read, communications from Pet’s in the Hereafter.

      For anyone looking to continue their relationship with a beloved Pet in the Afterlife, this book can help you identify their Gifts from Heaven.
      Love lives forever…and so do our Souls…

    3. When a Pet Dies
      Paperback
      In this useful book from the First Experience series, the affable star of Mister Rogers? Neighborhoodhelps children share feelings of the loss of a pet while offering reassurance that grieving is a natural, healing thing to do.?A sensitive and sensible first book about death.? ? The Bulletin of the Center for Children?s Books?Filled with warmth and reassurance,…When a Pet Dies assures youngsters that no matter how badly they feel when they lose a pet, in time their hurt will ease, and they will be able to remember with fondness the happiness they shared.? ? BooklistFred Rogers and Jim Judkis live in Pittsburgh, PA.
    4. The Amazing Afterlife of Animals: Messages and Signs From Our Pets On The Other Side
      Paperback

      Bestseller & Winner of over a dozen National and International Literary Awards

      Are you struggling with the loss of a beloved pet?  Have painful feelings of grief or guilt overwhelmed you? 

      The loss of a pet is not only heart wrenching it is often more difficult than anything else we have ever experienced. Your pet has been there for you through good times and bad. They are your best friend, your confidant, your buddy. When that final moment arrives and you must say goodbye, the world as you know it comes to an end. Everything changes and life going forward is now empty and so very lonely without them.

      They are gone forever it seems. Or are they? 
      Questions burn in your mind as you wonder what happens to your pets after they die.

      • Did I make the right choices?
      • Is there another realm where they coexist with my other departed pets or human loved ones?
      • Do the pets I’ve had to euthanize forgive me?
      • Did they struggle or were they in pain?
      • Was it their time to die?
      • Did I let them go too soon?

      Read actual messages from departed animals revealing detailed insights about what they experience at the end of their lives. Discover how pets feel about death, euthanasia, cremation, reincarnation and so much more.

      You are and always have been the most important person in the world to your pets
      If you are grieving the loss of your beloved pet the uplifting and insightful messages within these chapters will help you break through your grief, being healing, and start living a full and purposeful life again knowing you are and always will be connected with your departed pets.

      Award-winning Animal Communicator and Afterlife Expert, Karen Anderson, unveils tantalizing evidence that our pets communicate with us throughout their lives as well as after their physical death.

      Will this evidence prove that our pets continue to send us messages and signs from the Other Side?
      You be the judge.

      The purity and detailed accuracy of the animals’ messages may surprise you and they may even present new perspectives about life after death.

      Discover how deeply your pets love you and how the bonds of love never die as you journey into the amazing afterlife of animals.

      What messages await you?

      Winner of these prestigious (NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL) literary awards:

      • Bestseller on Amazon
      • Winner 2018 International Book Awards – Pets/Animals
      • Winner 2018 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
      • Winner 2018 Pinnacle Book Achievement Award 
      • Winner 2018 Indie Book Awards
      • Winner – 2018 Beverly Hills Book Awards – Grief
      • Silver Medal Winner 2018 Readers Favorite Book Awards
      • Silver Medal Winner – 2017 Nautilus Book Awards
      • Finalist 2018 Beverly Hills Book Awards – Pets
      • Finalist 2018 International Book Awards – New Age/Non-Fiction
      • Finalist 2018 International Book Awards – Spirituality/Inspirational
      • Finalist 2018 International Book Awards – Best Cover Design Non-Fiction
      • Two 5-Star Reviews from Readers Favorite Book Reviews
      • Finalist 2018 “Best Book Awards” Non-fiction – Pets
      • Finalist 2018 “Best Book Awards” Non-fiction – New Age
      • Finalist 2018 “Best Book Awards” Non-fiction Best Cover Design
    5. Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet
      Paperback

      From the moment pets come into our lives, we know the day will arrive when we have to say farewell. Still, we are never emotionally prepared for the last adieu.  In Goodbye, Friend, Gary Kowalski takes you on a journey of healing, offering warmth and sound advice on how to cope with the death of your pet. Filled with heartwarming stories and practical guidance on such matters as taking care of yourself while mourning, creating rituals to honor your pet’s memory, and talking to children about death, Goodbye, Friend is a beautiful and comforting book for anyone grieving the loss of a beloved animal.

    6. I Will See You in Heaven

I Will See You in Heaven

                           Expanded edition of the original bestseller!
                          Friar Jack Wintz’s bestselling book now includes readers’ photos of their beloved four-footed companions who are waiting for them in heaven where               Friar Jack reassures us, with simple teachings from scripture and St. Francis of Assisi, we will see them again.
7.
For Every Dog an Angel
Hardcover
8.
Losing My Best Friend: Thoughtful support for those affected by dog bereavement or pet loss
Paperback
9.
Blind Hope: An Unwanted Dog and the Woman She Rescued
Kindle Edition
11.
Cold Noses At The Pearly Gates: A Book of Hope for Those Who Have Lost a Pet
Paperback
12.
Paw Prints in the Stars: A Farewell and Journal for a Beloved Pet
Hardcover
13.
Heart Dog: Surviving the Loss of Your Canine Soul Mate
Paperback
14.
Bridge Called Hope: Stories of Triumph from the Ranch of Rescued Dreams
Paperback
15.
Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey
Hardcover
16.
I Will See You in Heaven: Cat Lover's Edition
Paperback
17.
Losing My Best Friend: Thoughtful support for those affected by dog bereavement or pet loss
Kindle Edition
18.
I Will See You in Heaven (Cat Lover's Edition)
Hardcover
19.
When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing
Alan D. Wolfelt PhD
Paperback
20.
The Rainbow Bridge: Pet Loss Is Heaven's Gain
Paperback
21.Wagging Tails in Heaven: The Gift Of Our Pets Everlasting Love
Paperback
22.
Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die
Paperback
23.
I Will See You in Heaven
Paperback

Heal Your Heart Karen Litzinger

Heal Your Heart

Coping with the Loss of a Pet

by Karen Litzinger

Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant

Dog Heaven

by Cynthia Rylant

Goodbye My Friend by Mary Montgomery

Goodbye My Friend

Grieving the Loss of a Pet

by Mary Montgomery

Going Home Finding Peace When Pets Die by Jon Katz

Going Home

Finding Peace When Pets Die

by Jon Katz

Goodbye Friend by Gary Kowalski

Goodbye, Friend

Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet

by Gary Kowalski

when your pet dies by Alan D WolfeltWhen Your Pet Dies

A Guide to Mourning, Remembering, and Healing

Compassionate support and practical suggestions

to help you understand your grief and begin to heal

by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.

We Can Help. Contact Us Today.

If you or someone you know is struggling with the loss of a pet, email us today at admin@ovcs.ca. We know how to help. One of our qualified grief specialists will walk you through this journey so you no longer need to do it alone.

You may also book with one of our counsellors too.

The titles with book cover pictures below were written by APLB.org members. Books may be viewed/ordered on Amazon.com by clicking on the book cover photo.

The Loss of a Pet by Wallace SifeThe Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies (Third Edition). 
Wallace Sife, Ph.D.
New York: Howell Book House, 2005.

Readers of the first edition of this award-winning book were the founding members of the APLB. It is now being used as the basis for all our counselor training. Please ask for this newly revised and expanded Third Edition.

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