Saying Goodbye to Your Angel Animals

Author: Alan Anderson
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 157731767X
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
In this thoughtful book, Allen and Linda Anderson walk you through the numbing pain and dreadful sense of loss that arise when a beloved animal dies. They offer solace to help you deal with grief, remember and honor key moments in the animal’s life, find comfort through groups and with professionals, and get past the depression. They also include exercises, affirmations, and meditations to use through the various stages of grief. The Andersons’ caring, practical advice covers all aspects of pet loss, offering guidance on: helping children grieve, honoring your religious beliefs, grieving for runaway pets, helping others know what to say or do to console you, planning an appropriate memorial ceremony or tribute. The book also explores the concept of after-death experiences of departed companion animals and relates many beautiful stories, including the Rainbow Bridge story, that reinforce the love and sense of peace that come from honoring the place animals hold in our lives.

Saying Goodbye to Your Dear Dog

Author: Dorothea Deley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692115763
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Deciding when to euthanize your Dear Dog is one of the most difficult decisions you will make. You want to make the most loving choice for your Dear Dog, but you have questions: Will I euthanize my dog too soon - or too late? How do I know if my dog is suffering? Do dogs really give a sign they're ready to go? This warmly illustrated guidebook includes: Stories from other Dog Parents to inspire and comfort you Ten questions to help you notice changes in your dog's wellbeing Guide sheets to find out if your dog is happy and healthy - or sad and suffering Questions to ask your vet about your dog's prognosis and treatment options A guided meditation to hear your intuition - valuable in this decision Additional resources online, such as videos and printer-friendly PDFs of the guide sheets Are you a new Dog Parent facing this difficult decision for the first time? Are you an experienced Dog Parent caring for your sick or aging dog? Or are you a Dog and Kid Parent wondering how to talk to your children about pet euthanasia? You are not alone. Dorothea Deley and all the Dog Parents who shared their stories are here to hold your hand.

When You Have to Say Goodbye

Author: Monica Mansfield
Publisher: BeanPole Books
ISBN: 9780983103219
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Explains the feeling of loss when a beloved pet dies, and how to cope with it.

Saying Good-Bye to the Pet You Love

Author: Lori Greene
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
Written by a psychologist who is a leader in pet bereavement, this practical and sympathetic guide validates the survivor's feelings of loss when a pet dies.

If Your Dog Could Talk

Author: Anita Burns
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780986411014
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 211

Book Description
If Your Dog Could Talk is a "straight-forward" guide to understanding your dog.If you ever wonder what your dog is thinking, this book is for you. Dive inside your dog's mind and read in plain English how your dog sees the world.Learn what it means to be a dog and how dogs relate to other animals and the people around them.Gain insight into your dog's body language, learn what it means, and what else your furry family member is trying to tell you.Understand how dogs learn, how their minds function, and the foundation of professional dog training and behavior modifications including dealing with fear, anxiety, and aggression.If Your Dog Could Talk offers plenty of practical advice. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions on how to deal with housebreaking, loose leash walking, raising a well-behaved dog, fulfilling your dog's needs, and finding the right kind of professional should you need help.If Your Dog Could Talk covers a wide range of topics like dog's emotions, evolutionary psychology, and ethology. But also lots of practical advice on dog parks, dog fights, health and nutrition, first aid, disaster preparedness, legal issues, training equipment, and much more.

Saying Goodbye to LuLu

Author: Corinne Demas
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316055824
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
A young girl and her lovable dog, Lulu, are the best of friends and do everything together. As Lulu ages and starts to slow down the girl shows her compassion by making Lulu comfortable in her bed and helping to feed her. When Lulu dies the caring, young girl must comes to terms with her loss and find a way to say goodbye. This lyrical and touching story will tug at the heartstrings of all readers--young and old.

Goodbye Pet & See You in Heaven

Author: Bel Mooney
Publisher: Biteback Publishing
ISBN: 1785901540
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
When her beloved small dog died, Bel Mooney was astonished at the depth of her ongoing sorrow. Sharing her loss online and in a newspaper article brought a deluge of responses, spurring Bel to explore these feelings further. Why do humans mourn pets? Can animals themselves grieve - and do they have souls? In Goodbye, Pet & See You in Heaven, Bel sets off on an emotional journey to learn more about pet bereavement. She is astounded by inexplicable 'signs' of her dog's spirit, watches Bonnie's ashes being turned into glass, talks to experts and discusses the mysterious enduring energy of love. She discovers why Ancient Egyptians mummified animals and what different faiths, myths, writers and scientists have to say about animals and the afterlife. She also looks back over her own life and reflects on lessons learned from companion animals - and from wildlife too. As informative as it is deeply moving, Goodbye, Pet is an intensely personal, uplifting look at the love we share with pets, both in life and afterwards. Enriched by heartfelt stories and inspirational words, it is a book to be treasured by anyone who has ever loved an animal.

Goodbye, Friend

Author: Gary Kowalski
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1608680878
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 186

Book Description
The loss of an animal companion can be a painful, wrenching experience. 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.

Parting Words/parting Ways

Author: Laura Ritter Carlson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781882897629
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
It's always hard to say good-bye to one we love; when that loved one is a pet, strong feelings of responsibility and guilt can make the separation even more painful. From her many years of experience in pet-loss counseling, pet-assisted therapy, pet behavior counseling, and animal rescue, award-winning newpaper reporter and columist Laura Carlson offers creative, comforting methods for coping with the loss of animal companions, as well as imaginative ways to honor and memorialize them.

Facing Farewell

Author: Julie Reck
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 1617810878
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
One of the most difficult things about being a pet parent is making end of life decisions. This compassionate veterinarian helps you understand the process and make critical decisions that will comfort you and your pet at this difficult time.