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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.

All God’s Creatures Go to Heaven All God’s Creatures Go to Heaven

The angel paintings of artist Nancy Noel beautifully portray Amy Nolfo-Wheeler's story of Jacob, a child angel on a journey of discovery. This keepsake book, in heavenly color, features a glow-in-the-dark cover. An inspiring message of hope and joy for...

 Children, Pet Loss & Bereavement  N.A. Noel Published On October 1, 2006
For Every Cat an Angel For Every Cat an Angel

For Every Cat An Angel celebrates the timeless connection between people and their "forever cats." From the moment a kitten is born, the book tells us, a guardian angel is there to welcome the kitten into the world and let...

 All Ages, Cat Lovers, Children, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Spiritual  Christine Davis Published On April 2, 2001
Heaven Is Amazing Heaven Is Amazing

When dogs cross the rainbow bridge, where do they go? According to the dogs themselves, straight to heaven-and it's even better than we imagined! In this heartwarming and hilarious picture book, the dogs have gotten permission from God to send...

 Children, Dog Lovers, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school, Religious, Spiritual  Lisa Stewart
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
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
Remembering Blue Fish (Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood) Remembering Blue Fish (Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood)

Daniel Tiger learns how to process the feelings that come with losing someone you love in this thoughtful 8x8 storybook based on an episode of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.

When Daniel’s pet fish dies, he learns to ask questions about what happened...

 Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school  Becky Friedman Published On August 29, 2017
Where’s Big Dog? Where’s Big Dog?

Understanding loss and moving through grief for the whole family—particularly in cases of family pets—while highlighting remembrance and healing.

“Heartfelt and real.” — Christine Taylor & Ben Stiller

“One afternoon, quickly and peacefully, Big Dog died. It was...

 All Ages, Children, Dog Lovers, Family, Great Gift, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school  Jessica Collins, Lisa Melamed Published On March 24, 2026
Will I See Fido in Heaven?: Scripturally Revealing God’s Eternal Plan for His Lesser Creatures Will I See Fido in Heaven?: Scripturally Revealing God’s Eternal...

"Will I See Fido in Heaven?" is a 123-page concise, Christian book that reveals the eternal life of all animals and God's love for all Creation. It is based upon more than 150 Biblical Scriptures and shows the difference between...

 All Ages, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Religious  Mary Buddemeyer-Porter Published On August 1, 1995
Balloons for Tiger – Mom’s Choice Award Winner Balloons for Tiger – Mom’s Choice Award Winner

How can children begin to heal after losing a pet? Balloons for Tiger takes an imaginative look at this tough topic as colorful balloons travel from the hands of children to their beloved cat who has passed on. This book lets children...

 Cat Lovers, Children, Family, Great Gift, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school  Lori Orlinsky Published On May 4, 2021
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
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 Published On August 24, 2009
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 Published On April 20, 2018
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
Bella’s Light Bella’s Light

Some lights don’t go out. They just change form.

Bella and her sister Lucy are inseparable, two Peekapoo sisters with hearts as one. But Bella has always been the anxious one: the little dog who shakes and worries and...

 Children, Dog Lovers, Family, Great Gift, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement  Robert Kusserow Published On May 27, 2026
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
Coping with Stress and Burnout as a Veterinarian: An Evidence-Based Solution to Increase Wellbeing Coping with Stress and Burnout as a Veterinarian: An Evidence-Based...

The suicide rate for veterinarians is almost four times higher than the general population across the UK, Australia, US, New Zealand and Canada. The act of suicide is most usually at the end of a long road of distress. And...

 Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals  Nadine Hamilton Published On February 25, 2019
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 Published On October 12, 2007
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 Published On June 8, 1999
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 Published On October 28, 2005

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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.