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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.

The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog (American Roots) The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog...

Renowned playwright Eugene O’Neill composed this work in 1940 to comfort his wife about the death of their Dalmatian, Blemie. Better known for his despairing and pessimistic dramas, O’Neill’s touching piece, written in the voice of the dying pet, is somehow...

 Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Eugene O'Neill
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
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
The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists Who...

Everyone who's ever loved an animal companion will find wisdom and solace in this book. The authors share stories drawn from decades of experience leading pet loss groups and practicing family therapy. Their recommendations for taking care of yourself and...

 All Ages, Great Gift, Guide, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help  Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio
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
Tails from Beyond the Paw Print: Twenty-two stories of love, loss, and lessons learned from our adored animal companions Tails from Beyond the Paw Print: Twenty-two stories of love,...

Since 2009, attendees of Beyond the Paw Print Pet Loss Support Group meetings have found validation of their grief as they shared their stories of love, loss, and lessons learned in a caring, judgment-free atmosphere. It has long been Dr....

 Adult, Family, Great Gift, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Teen, Young Adult  Micky Golden Moore
So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live with Grief, and Other Grave Concerns So Sorry for Your Loss: How I Learned to Live...

A searching, heartfelt exploration about what it means to process grief, by a bestselling author and journalist whose experience with two devastating losses inspired her to bring comfort and understanding to others.

Since losing her mother to cancer in...

 Adult, Great Gift, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Young Adult  Dina Gachman
Pack of Two: The Intricate Bond Between People and Dogs 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 monumental task: redefining her world. She had faced the loss of both her parents, given up a twenty-year relationship with...

 Adult, Dog Lovers, Educational, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Caroline Knapp
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
Shelby’s Grace: From Abused Pup to Angel of Mercy 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 and anxiety, he was broken and in need of serious help. Shelby was a young pit bull facing death. Damaged...

 All Ages, Dog Lovers, Great Gift, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help, Spiritual  Joe Dwyer Jr.
Heavenly Headbutts: Reflections of Hope about Cats and Eternity Heavenly Headbutts: Reflections of Hope about Cats and Eternity

When a beloved fur baby dies, you never get over it; you just get on with it. Yet, a glimmer of hope emerges for those who hold out the probability that their cat's story is not over yet--that there are...

 All Ages, Cat Lovers, Great Gift, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Religious, Spiritual  Allia Zobel Nolan
Remember Me As Sunshine, Love Notes From My Dog Remember Me As Sunshine, Love Notes From My Dog

Remember Me As Sunshine, Love Notes From My Dog, was created to honor and memorialize a beloved dog. A collection of dog poems I’ve written channeling our Vizsla, Boris, are matched to the unique personality of every treasured dog photographed....

 Dog Lovers, Great Gift, Inspirational, Journal, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Photos, Poetry
The Rainbow Bridge: Pet Loss Is Heaven’s Gain The Rainbow Bridge: Pet Loss Is Heaven’s Gain

Your pet has gone to Heaven, and is waiting to be reunited with you someday. As you read this book you will learn about: People who have seen their pets in Heaven through near-death, out-of-body, and deathbed experiences. You can...

 All Ages, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Religious  Niki Behrikis Shanahan
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,
Soul Dog: A Journey into the Spiritual Life of Animals Soul Dog: A Journey into the Spiritual Life of Animals

An exploration of animal spirituality and the ability of animals to communicate with humans even in the afterlife

• 2019 Coalition of Visionary Resources Gold Award and Industry Choice and Peoples Choice Award

• Chronicles the author’s profound relationship with...

 All Ages, Great Gift, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help, Spiritual  Elena Mannes
There is Eternal Life for Animals There is Eternal Life for Animals

All animals go to Heaven. How do we know? We look in the book that God left us, the Bible. This book takes you through the Bible and proves through the scriptures that there is life after death for all...

 All Ages, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Religious  Niki Behrikis Shanahan
Old Dogs Remembered Paperback Old Dogs Remembered Paperback

Noted authors, including James Thurber, John Updike, Eugene O'Neill, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and John Cheever, reminisce about their favorite dogs

 All Ages, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement
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
When Only the Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss When Only the Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss

"...Emily makes a public offering of her personal struggle, allowing herself to fully mourn the loss of her beloved Poochie." -- Jo Marchant, editor of "The Bunny Thymes", Ottawa, ON, Canada

"Emily has captured both the exquisite pleasure of loving...

 All Ages, Great Gift, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Poetry  Emily Margaret Stuparyk

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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.