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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.

Pet Bereavement and Grief Pet Bereavement and Grief

The loss of a pet can be as devastating as the loss of a human loved one — yet it is often minimised, misunderstood, or quietly dismissed.

Pet Bereavement and Grief is a compassionate, clinically grounded guide for anyone...

 Adult, Educational, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals, Young Adult  Dr Rachel Megahy Published On February 11, 2026
A Field Guide for Pet Caregivers: Anticipatory Grief & Caregiver Fatigue A Field Guide for Pet Caregivers: Anticipatory Grief & Caregiver...

A Field Guide for Pet Caregivers: Anticipatory Grief & Caregiver Fatigue is not a medical manual, training guide, or grief book for after loss—it’s a compassionate emotional Field Guide for people who are actively living inside one of the most complex,...

 Educational, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help  Jayne Law Published On January 28, 2026
Dogs Leave Paw Prints Everywhere, Especially Upon Your Heart: Forever Imprinted 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 your dog’s perspective as well as your own. Celebrate your dog’s life — write, draw and doodle as you are...

 All Ages, Dog Lovers, Great Gift, Journal, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Carina MacDonald Published On October 7, 2021
Dear Brave Friend Dear Brave Friend

This gentle and heartwarming story captures the love between a boy and his dog, and the sadness that follows after his cherished dog passes away. Written in the form of a letter from the dog to the boy, the letter...

 Children, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Leigh Ann Gerk Published On August 25, 2019
Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide

Millions of households include animal companions. While it is absolutely normal and healthy to mourn a deceased pet, the grieving process can be crippling emotionally, mentally, and even physically. This insightful book will help you understand and cope with the...

 All Ages, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Spiritual  Julia Harris Published On August 31, 2019
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 Published On June 8, 2025
My Pet Memory Book: To Help A Child Through The Loss Of Their Pet My Pet Memory Book: To Help A Child Through The...

Losing a pet is heartbreaking for all the family, but can be particularly difficult for a child. 

This book will help any child who is grieving for a family pet who has died. 

  • The book allows them to fill...
 Children, Family, Great Gift, Journal, Pet Loss & Bereavement  S Wallace Published On January 4, 2019
Loss of a Pet: Explaining Grief and Loss to Children Loss of a Pet: Explaining Grief and Loss to Children

Pets create great experiences for children: in taking responsibility, learning to love, care for living things and, dealing with loss and grief. Whether their pet has to move, runs away, gets sick or, dies; children will benefit from reading this...

 Children, Family, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Cory O'Neal Published On April 24, 2020
Dear Hobie Dear Hobie

Dear Hobie: Letters to My Heart Dog is a dog grief book for adults. A tender, inspirational memoir for adults experiencing dog loss grief. It's for any adult pet parent who has ever loved and lost a once-in-a-lifetime dog....

 Adult, Dog Lovers, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Kathy Mandell Published On February 17, 2023
All Animals Go to Heaven All Animals Go to Heaven

Anyone who has lost a dearly beloved pet knows that the question of what happens to them after death is a tender, important subject. In this book, author and Christian minister George MacDonald presents the case that the mourning pet...

 All Ages, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Religious  George MacDonald Published On April 28, 2019
Healing Your Heart After Pet Loss Healing Your Heart After Pet Loss

Anyone who has lost a beloved animal knows that losing them is one of the most painful experiences we can have. Our animals are treasured friends and family members. Their absence creates a hole in our hearts and lives. The...

 All Ages, Great Gift, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help  Tracie Barton-Barrett Published On March 22, 2026
THROUGH THE QUIET THROUGH THE QUIET

#1 BEST SELLER IN PET LOSS GRIEF

"For nearly eighteen years, Angel was more than a dog—she was routine, comfort, structure, and home."

When she died, the world didn’t stop. But something inside did.

Through the Quiet is not...

 Adult, Dog Lovers, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Teen, Young Adult  Mr Aaron Boyle Published On February 13, 2026
Goodbye Old Friend: The Euthanasia of Your Horse Goodbye Old Friend: The Euthanasia of Your Horse

“Goodbye Old Friend” addresses the whys, hows, and emotions of equine euthanasia. Part of the veterinarian profession is putting animals down. There are many conditions in horses in which this becomes the right decision. This book will help you to...

 Euthanasia, Horses, Pet Loss & Bereavement  David A Jefferson DVM Published On March 14, 2025
Repairing the Heartbreak of Pet Loss Grief: 3 Phases of Healing after Losing Your Best Friend Repairing the Heartbreak of Pet Loss Grief: 3 Phases of...

When you lose a pet, you lose a family member. It takes a piece of your heart you cannot get back.

A pet is not just a dog or a cat: a pet is your companion, your best friend. They...

 All Ages, Educational, Great Gift, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help  C. Jeffrey Published On March 8, 2022
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 Published On October 27, 2022
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 Published On August 28, 2020

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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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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.