Losing a Pet: coping with the death of your beloved animal

Losing a Pet: coping with the death of your beloved animal Review

The loss of a pet can hit us as hard as the loss of any close friend. Yet pet bereavement is so little talked about that, along with their grief and pain, animal lovers may find themselves having to deal with feelings of confusion and even embarrassment at the strength of their reaction.

For anyone grieving the loss of a pet, or facing up to having a pet put down, Losing a Pet aims to fill the gap. Warm, direct and compassionate, this short books offers practical guidance, emotional support and, above all, reassurance that there is nothing unusual in experiencing such strong feelings.

For those supporting someone through pet bereavement, either personally or in a professional capacity, its blend of understanding and practicality aims to help the healing process.

Contents: the place of pets in our lives; understanding why we feel so strongly; the stages of loss; dealing with difficult feelings; having a pet put down; when a pet goes missing; getting help; healing yourself; commemorating and celebrating your pet; additional resources.

What they say:

"This is the best publication of its kind to date." Kevin Spurgeon, Dignity Pet Crematorium

"I loved this book and think many, many people will be helped by it. The length and content are idal and I recommend it to anyone facing euthanasia or who is experiencing the grief of losing a pet." Dawn Murray, Pet bereavement counsellor

"This book is excellent - offering not only comfort but wisdom and understanding.I always recommend it to any reader suffering the loss of a pet." Sue Quilliam, author, agony aunt and relationship psychologist

"We send a copy to all our bereaved clients and have had many, many positive comments from clients who find it very helpful and a great source of comfort." Nicky Bromhall BVSc MRCVS, Animal Health Centre, Bristol

Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet

Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet Review

A wonderful, helpful book filled with information and guidance. Treats this serious subject with sympathetic feelings. An excellent guide allowing us to understand that we are not alone with our grief. Anyone who has a pet should read it. -Dog Week Written with compassion and understanding; truly required reading for any pet owner. -Dog World Coping with Sorrow addresses every aspect of pet loss and grief. Written in a clear, friendly style. It takes a pet owner by the hand and walks him through the stages of bereavement, offering explanations and coping strategies at every step. -Canine Concepts A small gem of a book. Anderson's book fills the need for a comprehensive, yet easily read, publication on pet loss and owner bereavement. The message is one of love, common sense, and practical information. -The Delta Society This book has been needed for a long time-like forever! The wealth of information given by pet owners makes the book come alive. It's a lovely thing, beautifully and generously written from the bottom of a superb writer's heart. -Dog Writers Association of America It gets right to the heart of the issue of pet loss, right to where people are hurting. [Its] warm, down-to-earth language reaches out to a pet owner on the level of friend to friend. -Bloodlines