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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The Invisible Leash: An Invisible String Story About the Loss...
From the author of the picture book phenomenon The Invisible String comes a moving companion title about coping with grief when a...
Children, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Pre-school
Patrice Karst

The Kingdom of Heart: A Pet Loss Journal
All Ages, Great Gift, Inspirational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help Patty Luckenbach, M.A., D.D.
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
Eugene O'Neill

The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with...
Understanding helps heal the hurt when you lose a pet. This award-winning book has been hailed as the seminal work...
All Ages, Educational, Great Gift, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals, Self-Help
Wallace Sife Ph.D.

The Memory Box: A Book About Grief
I will always remember you . . .Joanna Rowland's best-selling The Memory Box: A Book about Grief has helped thousands...
Children, Family, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Joanna Rowler, Thea Baker

The Most Painful Choice: A Dog Owner’s Story of Behavioral...
When Champ, a German Shepherd, was adopted from a local breed rescue, his family hoped and expected to spend many...
Adult, Dog Lovers, Euthanasia, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Beth Miller

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
Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio

The Psychology of the Human-Animal Bond: A Resource for Clinicians...
There have been dramatic increases in the financial, emotional, and psychological investment in pets over the past four decades. The...
Adult, Educational, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Professionals
Christopher Blazina, Guler Boyraz, David Shen-Miller

The Rainbow Bridge: A Visit to Pet Paradise
Adrian Raeside has created a magical tale of adventure for pet lovers of all ages in The Rainbow Bridge. Using his...
Children, Family, Great Gift, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Spiritual
Adrian Raeside

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
Niki Behrikis Shanahan

The Sad Dragon: A Dragon Book About Grief and Loss....
Having a pet dragon is very fun! He can sit, roll over, and play… He can candle a birthday cake,...
Children, Family, Guide, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Steve Herman

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
Scott S. Smith

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
My cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him,...
Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Judith Viorst

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
Niki Behrikis Shanahan

Three Cats, Two Dogs: One Journey Through Multiple Pet Loss
David Congalton and his wife survived every pet lover's worst nightmare - sudden, multiple pet loss. Frankly and tenderly, Congalton...
Adult, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help
David Congalton

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...
Children, Family, Great Gift, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Photos, Pre-school
Fred Rogers

When Children Grieve: For Adults to Help Children Deal with...
The first―and definitive―guide to helping children really deal with loss from the authors of the The Grief Recovery Handbook Following deaths,...
Adult, Children, Educational, Family, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement
John W. James

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
Emily Margaret Stuparyk

When Pets Come Between Partners: How to Keep Love –...
How to Keep Love—And Romance—In the Human/Animal Kingdom of Your Home When you're fighting about the dog, is it really...
Adult, Guide, Pet Loss & Bereavement, Self-Help
Joel Gavriele-Gold

When You Have to Say Goodbye: Loving and Letting Go...
A child’s bond with a beloved animal is a powerful one. The loss of a pet due to illness or...
Children, Family, Illustrated, Pet Loss & Bereavement
Monica Mansfield