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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.

Can a stray dog become man’s best friend?: 5 steps to harmonious living with stray dogs 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 benefits towards creating a rabies-free society for man and dog by 2030. It is a step-by-step guide to bring together...

 Dog Lovers, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Kuhu Roy & Hansa Roy
The Healing Power of Pets: Harnessing the Amazing Ability of Pets to Make and Keep People Happy and Healthy The Healing Power of Pets: Harnessing the Amazing Ability of...

From Dr. Marty Becker, co-author of the bestsellers Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul and Chicken Soup for the Cat and Dog Lover's Soul comes a ground-breaking new book that reveals the stirring stories and medical miracles behind the healing power of pets.

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 Adult, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help, Teen  Marty Becker
When Pets Come Between Partners: How to Keep Love – and Romance – in the Human/Animal Kingdom of Your Home When Pets Come Between Partners: How to Keep Love –...

How to Keep Love—And Romance—In the Human/Animal Kingdom of Your Home

  • When you're fighting about the dog, is it really about your in-laws? When your boyfriend says, It's either me or the cat," isn't there a way you can...
 Adult, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help  Joel Gavriele-Gold
Pet Loss and Children: A Guide for Parents Pet Loss and Children: A Guide for Parents

This book is a much-needed resource for parents of pet-owning children. It contains information on the grief process in children as it pertains to pet death but also gives the most effective methods of explaining the pet's death and what...

 Children, Family, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Mary T Rochford Rose
Unleash Your Grief: The Truth About Pet Loss Unleash Your Grief: The Truth About Pet Loss

When author Renee S. Talbott lost her beloved 15-year-old dog, Rudy, to cancer, her heart broke in ways she never expected. The silence left behind was deafening, the grief overwhelming. In the wake of that loss, she discovered how deep,...

 All Ages, Dog Lovers, Great Gift, Guide, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Renee S. Talbott
Pet Loss & Human Emotion Pet Loss & Human Emotion

This updated edition of Pet Loss and Human Emotion is a step-by-step guide to leading clients through this special kind of grief. Includes resources and a section on pet loss and natural disasters.

As society accepts that grieving over the death of...

 Adult, Educational, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals  Cheri Barton Ross
Healing A Child’s Pet Loss Grief: A Guide for Parents Healing A Child’s Pet Loss Grief: A Guide for Parents

Is your child suffering from the loss of their pet and you want to know how to help them? Discover a step-by-step guide to navigating the emotional journey of your child and family when losing a beloved pet.

Are you...

 Adult, Children, Family, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Wendy Van de Poll
The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with...

Understanding helps heal the hurt when you lose a pet.

This award-winning book has been hailed as the seminal work in the field. And now the fourth newly revised and expanded edition offers so much more to the bereaving pet...

 All Ages, Educational, Great Gift, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals, Self-Help  Wallace Sife Ph.D.
Where Are You? A Child’s Book About Loss Where Are You? A Child’s Book About Loss

Where Are You: A Child's Book About Loss is a kind and supportive text with beautiful illustrations designed to help children of all ages cope with the loss of a loved one. It is created with love and care so...

 Children, Family, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Laura Olivieri
A Special Place for Charlee: A Child’s Companion Through Pet Loss A Special Place for Charlee: A Child’s Companion Through Pet...

Gr. 3-6, younger for reading aloud. Floppy-eared Charlee (feminine for Charlie) was already part of the family when narrator Mark was born. Boy and pup grew up together and were best friends and playmates. Years later, when Charlee needed to...

 Children, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Debby Morehead
The Heart That Is Loved Never Forgets: Recovering from Loss: When Humans and Animals Lose Their Companions The Heart That Is Loved Never Forgets: Recovering from Loss:...

Stories that address the grieving process of humans and animals who have lost their companions and that give advice on how best to help yourself and others recover

• Gives practical advice on recovery, including self-care, support systems, and homeopathic...

 All Ages, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Kaetheryn Walker
How to ROAR: Pet Loss Grief Recovery How to ROAR: Pet Loss Grief Recovery

Robin Jean Brown understands firsthand the deep bond that can develop between person and animal. She's not some cold psychologist, but rather a pet owner herself who dealt with her own painful journey through the grieving process. She found that...

 All Ages, Educational, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help  Robin Jean Brown
Saying Goodbye to Lulu Saying Goodbye to Lulu

A young girl and her lovable dog, Lulu, are the best of friends. They play games together, explore their neighborhood, and even cuddle up to read bedtime stories each night. Lulu is the best dog a girl could ever hope...

 Children, Family, Great Gift, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school  Corinne Demas
Just One More Day Just One More Day

If you, or someone you know, have ever had to put a dog to sleep, then you will know the pain and guilt surrounding this most difficult decision of dog euthanasia. Are we playing God, or are we fulfilling a...

 Adult, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help, Teen, Young Adult  Geoffrey Bain
The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss

If you’ve found yourself almost inconsolable after your pet died, please know that you’re normal.

If you’ve found that your family and friends don’t seem to understand the level of your grief, please know that, too, is normal.

Without comparing...

 Adult, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help  Russell Friedman, Cole James, John W. James
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.
Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss: Personal and Professional Insights on the Animal Love Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss: Personal and Professional...

Author Sid Korpi explains, The pain of losing a beloved animal companion is unlike any other. However, because our society on the whole discounts our grief as frivolous since we've "merely lost an animal," too many of us feel we...

 All Ages, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help  Sid Korpi
When Your Pet Dies When Your Pet Dies

Affirming a pet owner's struggle with grief when his or her pet dies, this book helps mourners understand why their feelings are so strong and helps them overcome the loss. Included are practical suggestions for mourning and ideas for remembering...

 Adult, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help, Young Adult  Alan D Wolfelt PhD
Losing My Best Friend: Thoughtful support for those affected by dog bereavement or pet loss 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 equal to the love we shared. There is no goodbye if you carry me in your heart. Remember all the...

 All Ages, Dog Lovers, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help  Jeannie Wycherley

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Join the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement today and create a special online memorial for your pet. Enjoy 20% off a Silver or Platinum membership— offer ends September 7.

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Memorial Celebration

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.