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Coping With the Loss of a Pet

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This book is like receiving a hug from a whole bunch of people who have also lost their special pets and feel as bad as you do. It is brief, basically every chapter deals with one stage of the grieving process and offers stories/situations that you can identify with and offers advice on healing and validation. That's it no more and no less. Don't expect a bunch of info. on any issues of any sort. I would suggest that you also get another book such as "Coping with sorrow on the loss of your pet" by Moira Anderson, which is excellent and deals with a lot of issues and is very informational. However, do get this book it gives you what you need when you're in pain and need a shoulder to cry on.
The fact this it is a short quick read can be a real blessing at those times when that will be the most you can manage.

After having my animal put to sleep after trying other alternatives with no results, I had to deal not only with the grief but guilt.Why guilt, that I couldnt answer since I had spent thousands of dollars on a dog trying to make him live a little longer. I found this book and after reading this not only did it help ease my mind, it also helps me when Im feeling down.I miss my collie but I have come to realize there is a time you have to do whats best for them and not whats best for you. This author deals with a sensitive subject that adults and children deal with as long as there is a animal in their life.

My vet lent me a copy of this book after my dearly, beloved 17 1/2 year calico cat died. It's a quick read (which at a time like this is necessary -- my concentration level just isn't here) and deals well with such a tough subject.

In a few places, the author describes exactly how I am feeling and lets me know it is OK to feel the way I do.

One area the author didn't delve into was "do pets go to heaven?". I have found several other books which specifically address this topic.

Since the book is older, it doesn't have quite the list of other resources one may be looking for, but I found it to be a help.

Thank you, Christina, for helping us pet lovers cope with such a gigantic loss.