Pet Prayers & Blessings: Ceremonies & Celebrations to Share With the Animals You Love [Hardcover]

Laurie Sue Brockway (Author), Victor Fuhrman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2, 2008

At least 65% of all American homes include pets, and many owners have begun to recognize the divine nature of all “creatures great and small.” This unique collection of blessings specifically addresses the spiritual needs of those modern-day pet owners . Besides offering original prayers and adaptations of classics, it explains how to lead rituals and celebrations, and provides advice on involving pets in spiritual events, including those conducted by the clergy.
Although the work honors many faiths, it is non-denominational and non-religious, and encompasses elements from many cultures and traditions. There are healing prayers for ailing animals, ceremonies for special occasions (such as the arrival of a new pet), and blessings for a long and happy life with your animal companion.

 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (September 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402741529
• ISBN-13: 978-1402741524
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,380,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway is a leading interfaith and non-denominational wedding officiant. In addition to her expertise in creating personalized interfaith, multicultural and non-denominational weddings, she is widely recognized as a wedding stress expert who helps couples and families have a calmer wedding planning experience.

She is author of 14 books. In her newest book, "YOUR INTERFAITH WEDDING: A Guide to Blending Faiths, Cultures, and Personal Values into One Beautiful Wedding Ceremony" (Praeger), she helps couples navigate through the experience of blending their lives and families in a meaningful ceremony.

She is also author of "WEDDING GODDESS: A Divine Guide to Transforming Wedding Stress to Wedding Bliss" (Perigee/​Penguin Books), in which she shares her sage insights on to prepare for marriage and plan a wedding without the typical wedding stress.

As a contemporary clergy person, Rev. Laurie Sue specializes in creative and loving ceremonies, serving brides and grooms of all backgrounds, cultures and religions. New York Magazine's "New York Weddings" lists her as one of the city's top officiants and The New York Press selected her as "Best in New York." Joan Hamburg recommends Rev. Laurie Sue in her book, "City Weddings."

Her wedding ministry is built on her well-established expertise in relationships developed in her 20 years as a journalist, prior to becoming ordained. She currently serves as a love and weddings columnist for Wedlok.com and The Three Tomatoes. And she is a relationship editor for Everyday Health.

She has been interviewed about weddings and marriage by The New York Times, Newsweek, USA TODAY, Associated Press, Modern Bride, Bridal Guide, The Bridal Book, Wedding Dresses Magazine, New York Magazine, NY Daily News, Newsday, Inside Edition, WE Network, WB11, Eyewitness News, Fox 5, and others.

Rev. Laurie Sue helped establish, and co-led, the NYC branch of The Bridal Survival Club. She is also founder of The Annual Blessing of the Brides and Grooms in Central Park, which she co-officiates each year with her husband, Rev. Vic. Fuhrman.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensitive, spiritual and meaningful to pet owners., October 1, 2008

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This review is from: Pet Prayers & Blessings: Ceremonies & Celebrations to Share With the Animals You Love (Hardcover)

My cat, Shadow, is 19 years old and reaching the end of his life. He's on two medications a day and subcutaneous fluids three times a week. He loses his balance on occasion but still isn't in great pain. He has been the first face I see each morning and the last one I see at night. It's going to be heart wrenching when the inevitable takes place. I know this book will help me to face his inevitable loss with the beautiful prayers written just for animals. It is obvious that the authors love animals as much as I do.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best of it's kind., January 11, 2010

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D. Villella (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pet Prayers & Blessings: Ceremonies & Celebrations to Share With the Animals You Love (Hardcover)

As a owner of 2 elderly Cats, 1 middle aged Cat and 2 Puppies, this book was perfect reading and compassionate and funny views on our furry family members. I loved this book cover to cover and feels that everybody who has or ever had a pet would get so much out of it. I have read it several times and each time I enjoy it more. My eldest Cat is reaching the end of her journey and it was wonderful to read stories of others who have gone through the same situation. I wish Amazon allowed me to give it 10 stars.