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Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It's unfortunate when this support or help is needed but it is good to know this book is there for anyone who needs it.

Support for pet loss is difficult to find unless your family or friends have experienced the many painful feelings it can release.

When we found out our Dominic, the beagle, 9 yrs. old was dying of kidney failure and had only days left we had no idea on how to cope with his before and after. This book helped us in both respects in so many ways. When I would sit with him I would read it to try to learn what I was feeling and how to understand what he was going thru. And, after, every level of grieving was discussed and it helped me thru it as I went down that road. Thank-you Miora Anderson Allen - this was so helpful and so wonderful in many ways!

There are helpful hints and practical advise on the loss of a pet.

I am grieving for the loss of a member of my family, my best friend and companion - I didn't find a connection with this book.....keep looking for another book if your cat or dog is more than just a pet.