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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An unexpected, poignant, and personal account of loving and losing pets, exploring the singular bonds we have with our companion...
Pet Loss & Bereavement
E.B. Bartels

Explains how to cope with the death or loss of a beloved pet and argues that pet owners should not...
Pet Loss & Bereavement, Teen, Young Adult
Virginia Ironside

From the moment pets come into our lives, we know the day will arrive when we have to say farewell....
All Ages, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Gary Kowalski

Grief and Loss: Theories and Skills for the Helping Professions, 2/e, allows readers to see how essential theories and skills will...
Adult, Educational, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals
Katherine Walsh

Because our relationships with our animal companions are unlike human relationships, the death of a pet is like no other...
Adult, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Betty J. Carmack

Named one of Aspire Magazine's Top 10 Inspirational Books!! Does it feel like something is missing in your life? Does...
All Ages, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help
Charmayne Kilcup, PhD

Is your child suffering from the loss of their pet and you want to know how to help them? Discover...
Adult, Children, Family, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Wendy Van de Poll

This book is a collection of inspiring and often heart-wrenching letters written to the author about their own experiences with...
Adult, Educational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals
Kymberly Smith

This book is the first in the series of “Honoring the Journey” works. Capturing the reader with powerful illustrations and...
All Ages, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help
Dr. KaLee R. Pasek D.V.M.

Robin Jean Brown understands firsthand the deep bond that can develop between person and animal. She's not some cold psychologist,...
All Ages, Educational, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help
Robin Jean Brown

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
Laynee Gilbert

A gentle and moving story about losing a friend, and the importance of always expressing your love. Elfie the dachshund...
Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school
Hans Wilhelm

I originally created this book to train my own doctors on the intricacies of in-home euthanasia. Within the first year...
Adult, Educational, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals
Dr Kathleen A Cooney DVM

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
Maria Luz Quintana

Today Riley's family is celebrating Jasper's Day. Everything they do will be in honor of Jasper -- sort of like...
Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Marjorie Blain Parker

If you, or someone you know, have ever had to put a dog to sleep, then you will know the...
Adult, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help, Teen, Young Adult
Geoffrey Bain

Pets are now considered family members, and at the same time, profound changes are taking place in veterinary medicine. Procedures...
Adult, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya

Koko the gorilla uses sign language to talk to her handlers. When she asks for a pet, her handlers search...
Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school

Animals, like human beings, experience deep emotional bonds, too. Lee and Limbo is a story of genuine friendship and...
Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Uzoma (Uzo) Rita Ezekwudo

Describes the feelings that you might have when your pet dies and discusses how to cope with these feelings
Children, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Marianne Johnston