In Pet Death, Dr. Straub addresses issues and feelings commonly encountered after the death of a pet. Practical guidelines are provided for coping with feelings of loss and sorrow. Many questions arise from the difficult topic of euthanasia, and in this book, the medical aspect of this procedure is explained in plain language. "Are your other pets grieving?" and "Should I get another pet right away?" are other questions addressed. Dr. Straub and others openly share their personal accounts of pet loss.
Dr. Straub uses her own personal experiences as well as her education in mental health counseling to help others understand what they are feeling following the death of a pet. If you are anticipating or coping with the loss of a pet in your life and wish to better understand the grief that accompanies such a loss, Pet Death will provide you with the information, comfort, and support you need. As you travel along your journey of grief, what you’ll find on these pages is meant to acknowledge and honor your sadness—to help you make some sense out of what you may be feeling. Pet Death was written to prepare you for what to expect in grief and to help you find meaning, growth, and healing along the way.
