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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.

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
When a Pet Dies When a Pet Dies

In this useful book from the First Experience series, the affable star of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood helps children share feelings of the loss of a pet while offering reassurance that grieving is a natural, healing thing to do.

"A sensitive and sensible...

 Children, Family, Great Gift, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Photos, Pre-school  Fred Rogers
The Legacy of Beezer and Boomer: Lessons on Living and Dying from My Canine Brothers The Legacy of Beezer and Boomer: Lessons on Living and...

2010 Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards, 1st Place, "Life Stories"
2010 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, 1st Place, "Memoirs," Finalist, "Pets"
2010 National Indie Excellence Awards, 1st Place, "Animals/Pets"
2010 Nautilus Silver Award, "Grieving/Death & Dying"
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 Dog Lovers, Great Gift, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Photos  Doug Koktavy
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
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
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,

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A conversation on the human face of shelter and rescue work with Dillon Dodson

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We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive members-only webinar featuring Dillon Dodson, veterinary social worker, Director of Social Work at the Toronto Humane Society, and Vice President of our partner organization, the International Association of Veterinary Social Work. This special event is designed to shine a light on the human side of animal welfare work in rescues and shelters.

Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM, ET
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Celebrate Rainbow Bridge
Remembrance Day

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.

Discount is automatically applied at checkout

Rainbow Bridge
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.