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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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...
All Ages, Cat Lovers, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement
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,...
All Ages, Cat Lovers, Great Gift, Illustrated, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Photos
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...
All Ages, Great Gift, Illustrated, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement
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...
All Ages, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement
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
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
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
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...
All Ages, Great Gift, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help, Spiritual
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...
Adult, Family, Great Gift, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Teen, Young Adult
The Kingdom of Heart: A Pet Loss Journal
All Ages, Great Gift, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help
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...
Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement
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...
All Ages, Great Gift, Guide, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help
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...
All Ages, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Religious
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...
All Ages, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Photos, Religious, Spiritual
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....
All Ages, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Religious
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."...
All Ages, Great Gift, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Poetry
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...
All Ages, Guide, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement