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Jasper's Day
by Marjorie Blain Parker, Janet Wilson (Illustrator)

Book Description... Today Riley’s family is celebrating Jasper’s Day. Everything they do will be in honor of Jasper — sort of like a birthday. But it isn’t Jasper’s birthday. The old dog’s cancer has gotten really bad. Riley knows they can’t let him suffer any longer, but letting go will be the hardest thing he’s ever had to do. Marjorie Blain Parker’s tender story is filled with smiles, tears and the joy of special memories; Janet Wilson’s gentle pastels capture the depth of love shared by a boy and his dog. Together, they speak of acceptance, remembrance and the importance of cherishing life’s every moment.

Grieving the Death of a Pet
by Betty J. Carmack

Book Description... Because our relationships with our animal companions are unlike human relationships, the death of a pet is like no other loss that we will experience. In this book, Betty J. Carmack draws on the wisdom of Ecclesiastes, her own experience, and interviews with dozens of pet lovers to guide the reader through the initial loss of a pet to the dawning of new hope and reassurance.

Saying Good-Bye to the Pet You Love: A Complete Resource to Help You Heal
by Lorri A. Greene, Jacquelyn Landis

Book Description... Written by a psychologist who is a leader in the field of pet bereavement, this practical but sympathetic guide validates the survivor’s often misunderstood feelings, explains the importance of the human-animal bond, and offers strategies for working through the grieving process. Some of the coping techniques include memorializing the pet, recognizing problematic thinking, and finding support. The book also covers dealing with guilt and explaining the pet’s death to a child.

When Children Grieve: For Adults to Help Children Deal with Death, Divorce, Pet Loss, Moving, and Other Losses
by John W. James, Russell Friedman

Book Synopsis... This handbook will help parents and others model healthy attitudes to grief and loss to show children how to work through a loss. The commonsense suggestions include allowing emotions to be expressed without judgment and telling the truth about the adult's own grief. Personal stories illustrate the use of these techniques and their success.

When Your Pet Dies
by Diane Pomerance Ph.D.

Customer Review... "Written for children, but this beautifully written book should help people of all ages who have lost a beloved animal companion. Accompanied by lovely illustrations (obviously the work of a youngster!) that help to clarify the text, it contains important information about the grieving process and makes it clear that grief is OK and normal. It should help children to identify their feelings and begin the process of recovery. As a special education teacher and educator, I highly recommend this eloquently written book for children (and their parents) who have had the devastating experience of losing a beloved pet."

The Heart That Is Loved Never Forgets: Recovering from Loss: When Humans & Animals Lose Their Companions
by Kaetheryn Walker, Jeannine Ann (Illustrator)

From the Publisher... Anyone who has lost a treasured animal companion knows that this can be as devastating as losing a human loved one. Unfortunately, our society's sympathy with this loss is not commensurate with the actual grief people feel. Kaetheryn Walker fills this void by presenting true stories of the grief process she and others went through after the death of their animal companions. She gives practical advice on recovery, including daily self-care, support systems, and homeopathic remedies, and discusses the painful topic of euthanasia as well. Her book is also the first to address the important topic of animal grief at the loss of a companion. She explains how to recognize grief in animals and how to help them heal.

Will I See Fido in Heaven?: Scripturally Revealing God's Eternal Plan for His Lesser Creatures
by Mary Buddemeyer-Porter

Book Description... Will I See Fido in Heaven? is a 106-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 the innocence of animals and sinful nature of man. "Will I see Fido in Heaven?" is a book that will comfort and enlighten every animal lover. It is full of wonderful true-life animal stories that reveal the wisdom, feelings, and reasoning abilities of many of God's lesser creatures. It is a book that spurs people to share their joy when they realize their deceased four-legged friends will pass on to heaven. It has become a favorite gift for many Christians to give to their pet-loving friends.

I Wish I Could Hold Your Hand--: A Child's Guide to Grief and Loss
by Pat Palmer, Dianne O'Quinn Burke (Illustrator)

From the Publisher... A best friend has moved away, Dad no longer lives with the family, or a favorite pet has died. This warm, comforting book gently helps grieving children identify their feelings and learn to accept and deal with them. Wonderful heart-warming illustrations and simple, direct writing help children discover that it is normal and natural to feel the pain of loss.

When a Pet Dies
by Fred Rogers, Jim Judkis

From the Publisher... 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 first book about death. - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Filled with warmth and reassurance,...When a Pet Dies assures youngsters that no matter how badly they feel when they lose a pet, in time their hurt will ease, and they will be able to remember with fondness the happiness they shared.

Good-Bye My Friend: Pet Cemeteries, Memorials, and Other Ways to Remember
by Michele Lanci-Altomare

Customer Review... "I was first attracted to this book by the beautiful photographs of intensely colored image transfers. Then after reading personal submissions about the loved and lost pets of our lives, I immediately recalled all the pets that have enriched my own life since childhood and how much they have meant to me. Anyone who has ever known the joy of a loving pet relationship will surely appreciate this delicate and beautiful book."

Parting Words/Parting Ways: Saying Good-Bye to Your Pet
by Laura Ritter Carlson

Customer Review... "A beautiful tribute to pets of many, like me, who loved them dearly. Personal testimonials and words of love spiced with writings of people like Winston Churchill, Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, George Eliot and those of whom you've never heard but whose thoughts are beautiful segues to the pet owners' loving messages. Laura Ritter Carlson has a heart of gold and a true understanding of God's gift to humans (our pets) and those of us who loved and continue to love them."

Will My Pet Go to Heaven?
by Steve Wohlberg

Book Description... Will My Pet Go to Heaven? contains the real-life story of newlyweds Steve and Kristin Wohlberg, of their tiny dog, Jax, and of the heart-ripping accident that ultimately led to their pet's untimely death on Halloween night, 2001. Shortly thereafter - as a result of unexpected emails from friends - Steve began an unplanned search into the pages of the Bible for hope that they might someday see their furry friend again. You'll be amazed at what he found! In a nutshell, Will My Pet Go to Heaven? is a heart-warming, sensible, and truly insightful book, "whose time has come." If you love animals, and if your heart is open to the things of Heaven, you will appreciate its spiritual message. A great gift-idea for neighbors, friends, and loved ones.

Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide
by Julia A. Harris

Book Description... This insightful and helpful book will help anyone: Discover the many emotional reactions and responses to the loss of a pet; Cope with the trauma of a terminally ill or runaway pet; Assist your children in coping with and recovering from their loss; Understand how different spiritual belief systems recognize and counsel pet loss, and much more. Readers will learn the psychological facts about the human and animal bond and how to deal with the initial shock of their loss, as well as the anger, guilt, and sadness they may feel. Extremely practical, Pet Loss also offers the gift of understanding for those who may feel they are alone in their sorrow.