The Human-Animal Bond and Grief, 1e [Paperback]

Laurel Lagoni (Author), Carolyn Butler (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0721645771 | ISBN-13: 978-0721645773 | Publication Date: January 15, 1994

This text integrates theory, emprical research, clinical experience, and principles of application into a step-by-step approach to human-animal bond based client relations. The book provides veterinary professionals with the knowledge, skills, terminology and methodologies to help human clients cope with anxiety and grief from pet loss. Each chapter includes case studies, personal accounts describing both owners' and veterinary professionals' perspectives on pet loss, and specific intervention suggestions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 470 pages
• Publisher: Saunders (January 15, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0721645771
• ISBN-13: 978-0721645773
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #677,330 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended reading for anyone in the animal care industry, November 15, 2004

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Pippin (Orono, Maine) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Human-Animal Bond and Grief, 1e (Paperback)

I was desparately looking for a book on grieving the loss of a pet when I lost both of my cats to illness. I was prepared for one loss, but not the other, which took me by surprise. I came across this work by Lagnoni, Butler and Hetts, and found that it not only helped me see what was going on in my own emotional situation, but it also taught me what I should be looking for in a veterinary clinic. Working as a volunteer at an animal shelter, I also see the effects of euthanasia on the workers there, and perhaps this book would be helpful to some in those situations. It is clearly written, stocked with good examples and true life experiences, and sets up a protocol for vet practices to be better able to deal with their clients, both people and animals, in life changing situations. It accepts that animals are a large part of many peoples lives, as important as people. In doing so, the authors recognize that compassion, empathy, and understanding are necessary to help clients cope with their pet loss, and grief. It also recognizes that staff working in the animal health care field are also in need of guidance on how to cope with these difficult situations. The book is well organized, and makes a good reference text for specific situations, as well as provides general overview on how to achieve a compassionate and caring clinic.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent referenc for both professionals and individuals, November 12, 2008

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This review is from: The Human-Animal Bond and Grief, 1e (Paperback)

I work at Colorado State University but not at the vet teaching hospital. I know this is the book that they use in a required calss for all vet students. I also help moderate some forums at an online Dachshund bulletin board among the forums I help moderate is the giref forum. If you are an animal lover and have an even mmoderate interest in psychology I think you would this book well worth yur time. IF you are a professional working with companion animals and their humans then I would also highly recommend this book to you. A therapist working with grief in general may find this a handy reference to better understand the bond people can develop with their companion animals.