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.
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Amazing Gracie: A Dog’s Tale
She was the loneliest puppy in the litter—a deaf and partially blind albino Great Dane. She had huge, sky blue...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Mark Beckloff, Dan Dye

Angel Pawprints: Reflections on Loving and Losing a Canine Companion–an...
This poignant and elegantly designed collection of stories and verse provides comfort and healing for anyone experiencing the grief of...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Poetry
Laurel E. Hunt

Bea and Honey: The Secret
A picture book with beautiful watercolor illustrations by Judith Gosse, BEA and HONEY: The Secret will soothe the broken hearts...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Claudia Teetsel

Bill at Rainbow Bridge
The owners of departed pets want to know: that their pets are happy, that their own grief is normal, that...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Dan Carrison

Can a stray dog become man’s best friend?: 5 steps...
An informal handbook that answers all questions about the sterilization of stray dogs (Animal Birth Control programme) and emphasizes its...
Dog Lovers, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Kuhu Roy & Hansa Roy

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...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Robert Pasick

Dog Heaven
A comforting and playful exploration of a beloved dog's journey after a happy life on Earth. In Newbery Medalist Cynthia...
Children, Dog Lovers, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school
Cynthia Rylant

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...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Great Gift, Journal, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Carina MacDonald

For Every Dog An Angel
For Every Dog An Angel celebrates the timeless connection between people and their "forever dogs." From the moment a puppy...
All Ages, Children, Dog Lovers, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Spiritual
Christine Davis

Forever Paws
Author Christine Davis offers her third book for anyone who has had to say goodbye to a beloved dog or...
All Ages, Cat Lovers, Dog Lovers, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Christine Davis

From the Mouths of Dogs: What Our Pets Teach Us...
What is it that dogs have done to earn the title of “man’s best friend”? And more broadly, how have...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
B.J. Hollars

Losing My Best Friend: Thoughtful support for those affected by...
“Remember me with tears and laughter. Remember me though it hurts to do so, because the pain you have is...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help
Jeannie Wycherley

Maya’s First Rose: Diary of a Very Special Love
When Kosins first met Maya in a pet store, he didn't even want a dog. But 18 years later, when...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Martin Scot Kosins

Pack of Two: The Intricate Bond Between People and Dogs
At the age of 36, Caroline Knapp, author of the acclaimed bestseller Drinking:A Love Story, found herself confronted with a...
Adult, Dog Lovers, Educational, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Caroline Knapp

Shelby’s Grace: From Abused Pup to Angel of Mercy
The Pit Bull With the Heart of Gold Joe Dwyer was a man facing challenges that seemed insurmountable. Battling depression...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Great Gift, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help, Spiritual
Joe Dwyer Jr.

Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living...
“Written with grace and emotional honesty, Sit, Stay, Heal will live with you long after the last page.”— John Grogan, bestselling author...
Dog Lovers, Guide
Renee Alsarraf

Spirit Dogs: Heroes In Heaven
Josie's pain was too great, and she had lost most of her dignity. Susan Kelleher helped hold her fourteen-year-old retriever...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Religious, Spiritual
Susan Kelleher

The Daisy Sutra
The Daisy Sutra is Helen Weaver's memoir of her dog Daisy and the true story of her discovery of animal...
All Ages, Dog Lovers, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Helen Weaver

The Most Painful Choice: A Dog Owner’s Story of Behavioral...
When Champ, a German Shepherd, was adopted from a local breed rescue, his family hoped and expected to spend many...
Adult, Dog Lovers, Euthanasia, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Beth Miller