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Recommended Reading

A collection of works to help you HEAL your heart

We have selected the books listed here for you. You will find books that cater to all age groups and backgrounds as well as professional and educational works.

Please contact us if you would like assistance in choosing a book.

Dogs Leave Paw Prints Everywhere, Especially Upon Your Heart: Forever Imprinted Dogs Leave Paw Prints Everywhere, Especially Upon Your Heart: Forever...

The Reflection Journal for Dog Lovers provides the space to reflect on your dog and the special relationship you share from both your dog’s perspective as well as your own. Celebrate your dog’s life — write, draw and doodle as you are...

 All Ages, Dog Lovers, Great Gift, Journal, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Carina MacDonald
Will I See Fido in Heaven?: Scripturally Revealing God’s Eternal Plan for His Lesser Creatures Will I See Fido in Heaven?: Scripturally Revealing God’s Eternal...

"Will I See Fido in Heaven?" is a 123-page concise, Christian book that reveals the eternal life of all animals and God's love for all Creation. It is based upon more than 150 Biblical Scriptures and shows the difference between...

 All Ages, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Religious  Mary Buddemeyer-Porter
A Snowflake in My Hand A Snowflake in My Hand

A miracle of a book--a joyous celebration of the unspoken but deeply felt bond between animals and people and, in Roger Caras's words, "a celebration of life in the face of death".

Each day holds the promise...

 All Ages, Cat Lovers, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Samantha Mooney
Gently into the Night Gently into the Night

For all who have experienced the overwhelming grief caused by the loss of a pet or animal companion. This is a guide to help you create a loving memorial service. To honor their life, their passing and the many gifts...

 All Ages, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Photos  Barbara Rosenfield Douglas
Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die

In this invaluable guide and touchstone, New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz addresses the difficult but necessary topic of saying goodbye to a beloved pet. Drawing on personal experiences, stories from fellow pet owners, and philosophical reflections, Katz provides support for...

 All Ages, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Jon Katz
The Soul of Your Pet: Evidence for the Survival of Animals After Death The Soul of Your Pet: Evidence for the Survival of...

Smith s poignant interviews with people from all walks of life. Presents the concept in an objective and straight forward manner. For those who have had the grief associated with losing an animal friend or who is living with that...

 All Ages, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Photos, Religious, Spiritual  Scott S. Smith
Pet Loss: Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children Pet Loss: Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children

A sympathetic guide for both children and adults explains how to cope with the death or loss of a beloved pet and provides valuable advice to help people deal with grief, sorrow, and loneliness

 All Ages, Great Gift, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Herbert A. Nieburg
When Your Pet Dies When Your Pet Dies

Diane Pomerance received her Ph.D. in Communications from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is the author of nine books, most of which are nonfiction about animals called: When Your Pet Dies, Animal Companions: Your Friends, Teachers & Guides,...

 All Ages, Guide, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Diane Pomerance Ph.D
Honoring the Journey: A Guided Path through Pet Loss Honoring the Journey: A Guided Path through Pet Loss

This book is the first in the series of “Honoring the Journey” works. Capturing the reader with powerful illustrations and raw emotions, this guidebook assists with the healing process one must face when a pet dies. The book is unique...

 All Ages, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help  Dr. KaLee R. Pasek D.V.M.
Catnip for the Cat Lover’s Psyche: a Memoir Catnip for the Cat Lover’s Psyche: a Memoir

Full Color Edition. The author, Ann Lapatka, transports the reader through adventurous, real life stories – the tragedies, the triumphs, the laughter and the tears – of her experiences with beloved companion cats. She shares with you how her cats...

 All Ages, Cat Lovers, Great Gift, Illustrated, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Photos  Ann Lapatka,
Conversations with My Old Dog Conversations with My Old Dog

"Do you ever talk to your dogs? I do." Psychologist Dr. Robert Pasick and his loving but aging dog Lucy invite us into conversations about living and dying. You know the common questions we humans ask: What breed of dog...

 All Ages, Dog Lovers, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Robert Pasick
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul

Animals bring out the goodness, humanity and optimism in people and speak directly to our souls. This joyous, inspiring and entertaining Chicken Soup collection relates the unique bonds between animals and the people whose lives they've changed.

 All Ages, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Spiritual  Jack Canfield
Paw Prints in Heaven?: Christians and Pet Loss Paw Prints in Heaven?: Christians and Pet Loss

Finally, Biblical insight for Christian pet owners struggling to cope with the loss of a beloved pet or explain it to a child. Paw Prints In Heaven? is a systematic study of The Bible that explains God's plan for animals...

 All Ages, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Religious  James McClinton
Forever Paws Forever Paws

Author Christine Davis offers her third book for anyone who has had to say goodbye to a beloved dog or cat. Forever Paws is the companion title to her books For Every Dog An Angel and For Every Cat An...

 All Ages, Cat Lovers, Dog Lovers, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Christine Davis
Buried Deep in our Hearts Buried Deep in our Hearts

"They are our companions on Life’s journey…and our memories of them will always be buried deep in our hearts.” In Woodhaven Run, Michigan, Nivie Emerson, Bryn Troxell and Jacqueline Stanton have animals who touch their lives in many ways. As...

 All Ages, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Tracie Barton-Barrett
The Daisy Sutra The Daisy Sutra

The Daisy Sutra is Helen Weaver's memoir of her dog Daisy and the true story of her discovery of animal communication. One reviewer called it"a deep and touching story of the soul bond of a human being and her dog...

 All Ages, Dog Lovers, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Helen Weaver
It’s Okay to Cry: Warm Compassionate Stories That Will Help You Find Hope and Healing After the Death of a Beloved Pet It’s Okay to Cry: Warm Compassionate Stories That Will Help...

Its Okay To Cry contains warm, compassionate stories that help people to find hope and healing after the death of a beloved pet. Twenty-four people who have lost pets including dogs, cats, birds and working animals share their stories. Included...

 All Ages, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Maria Luz Quintana
Angel Whiskers Angel Whiskers

After experiencing the loss of several beloved pets, I have found that the most powerful way of healing is to affirm and honor the bond with my pets in some tangible way. I began by reading poems and stories written...

 All Ages, Cat Lovers, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Laurel E. Hunt
Wolfie, What Is The Rainbow Bridge? Wolfie, What Is The Rainbow Bridge?

The love between a child and a dog is a precious bond. When it is time for our dogs to move on to the Rainbow Bridge, it can be a very sad and confusing time, especially for children. Wolfie, What...

 All Ages, Children, Dog Lovers, Family, Great Gift, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Dorothy Wills-Raftery
I Remember You: A Grief Journal I Remember You: A Grief Journal

Combines beautifully illustrated journal pages with moving quotes and thoughtful, comforting advice that will support anyone working through the cascade of emotions that follows the death of someone close. Each page invites the reader to explore the thoughts and emotions...

 All Ages, Great Gift, Illustrated, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Laynee Gilbert

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In honor of Rainbow Bridge Memorial Day (August 28), we are offering a 20% discount on Silver and Platinum memberships throughout the entire month of August.

By joining us, you will have the unique opportunity to create a lasting online memorial for your pet, complete with photos and stories you can cherish.

This year the Association of Pet Loss & Bereavement (APLB) is participating in Giving Tuesday, December 3rd. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. 

Please give generously. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those grieving the loss of their cherished pets.

This year the Association of Pet Loss & Bereavement (APLB) is participating in Giving Tuesday, on December 3rd. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. 

Please give generously. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those grieving the loss of their cherished pets.