Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet [Paperback]

Moira Anderson Allen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 18, 2007

A wonderful, helpful book filled with information and guidance. Treats this serious subject with sympathetic feelings. An excellent guide allowing us to understand that we are not alone with our grief. Anyone who has a pet should read it. -Dog Week Written with compassion and understanding; truly required reading for any pet owner. -Dog World Coping with Sorrow addresses every aspect of pet loss and grief. Written in a clear, friendly style. It takes a pet owner by the hand and walks him through the stages of bereavement, offering explanations and coping strategies at every step. -Canine Concepts A small gem of a book. Anderson's book fills the need for a comprehensive, yet easily read, publication on pet loss and owner bereavement. The message is one of love, common sense, and practical information. -The Delta Society This book has been needed for a long time-like forever! The wealth of information given by pet owners makes the book come alive. It's a lovely thing, beautifully and generously written from the bottom of a superb writer's heart. -Dog Writers Association of America It gets right to the heart of the issue of pet loss, right to where people are hurting. [Its] warm, down-to-earth language reaches out to a pet owner on the level of friend to friend. -Bloodlines

Product Details

• Paperback: 162 pages
• Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing, LLC; 20 Anv Exp edition (September 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598584537
• ISBN-13: 978-1598584530
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #85,366 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Pets & Animal Care > Pet Loss
  • #59 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Pets & Animal Care > Essays

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75 of 78 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best pet-loss book I've read September 26, 2009

By SoCal girl

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This is the best of the pet-loss/grief books I've read. We recently lost our faithful dog at age 9--far too soon. This book says whats in my heart. It feels like I wrote it, so much of it rang true. I highly recommend it to anyone who is grieving and especially if they have no or too little support around them. No one can understand or relate unless they too have lost a pet who was a family member. This author can take the place of friends or family who don't get it. She discusses all the stages of grief and how they specifically relate to animals, ie: feeling guilty for making the decision to euthanize. So many people will get another pet immediately, but I always feel angry at the mere idea of some other animal sleeping in my pet's place, or wanting my affections. She addresses this issue too, so I knew my feelings weren't abnormal. I'm sure this will help anyone in a pet loss situation.

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensitive Words on Pet Loss Grief August 26, 2010

By Helene Stephens

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This is a REVISED REVIEW; my initial one was unfair to the Author. When I first bought this book, I had wanted it to perform a "miracle" for me and wipe-out the pain of losing my cat. I expected more than ANY book could deliver. On re-consideration, I see that this book could be very valuable to persons who need help and understanding as they mourn. It has sensitive and wise advice in negotiating the grieving process. Certainly, there is a measure of comfort in knowing that others have experienced the same sense of loss, and that in time, there can be recovery. This book can help you along.

43 of 45 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The loss of a pet February 8, 2009

By Lori A. Stone

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In 2 years i lost my 19 year old kitty and 18 year old kitty. I had looked for a long time for a book that would give me comfort and explain what i was feeling. Pets are members of the family and when they pass it can be a very hard thing to deal with. This book has helped me and i hope it help why ever gets it.

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Helped with Grieving Process February 24, 2009

By Patricia Campos-brenner

Format:Paperback

This book was really insightful and helped me grieve the loss of my cat. It helped put things in perspective and was to the point. The author sited personal experiences which validated her empathy and understanding.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira Anderson Alle April 17, 2010

By E. Gumala

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On March 13th my 17 year old cat,Puckster was euthanized while I held my hand near his heart. The memory makes me tear up every time and so does this very insightful and tearful read.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A good friend who understands. January 6, 2011

By The Duchess

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When I recently lost my companion of 11+ years, in my pain I sought comfort. I found some of it in this book. As I read through the pages - which sometimes brought tears - I felt as though I was listening to a good friend who truly understood my feelings of loss, pain, despair, anguish and loneliness. The sharing of the stories of so many people who expressed feelings that I was also experiencing gave credit to my grief and I plan to keep this book close as I continue to work through the emptiness in my heart. Thank you for sharing this wonderful gift with the world.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This has helped me through a very sad time December 14, 2011

By klynne

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My cat Knuckles made it to be 18 years old. He had diabetes, and fibro sarcoma. Despite him living a good long life, it was hell putting him down. This book really helped me cope with all of the questions I had, and the guilt I was dealing with. Should have I put him down sooner? Should have I have let him live longer? My questions were all answered. In one of the chapters, the author described how to do something in the memory of a pet. I bought ten of the author's books and donated them to Knuckle's vet clinic. On the inside of the covers I wrote "In the memory of Knuckles, mama, loves you". They are lending these out to people that have lost their pets. I had to take my dog there recently, and the vet tech said she gave one of these books to someone that lost their cat of 19 years. So, I helped someone, I think. Sorry to have rambled. The clinic did say, they ask them to bring the books back, so they can lend them out again. So, my good kitty will live on.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars coping with loss of pet February 14, 2010

By Norton

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I lost my about 17 year old kitty recently and I wasn't quite sure how to deal with it. I felt that this book was quite helpful along with another book about pets being in heaven. I would recommend them both.