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Saying Goodbye to Your Angel Animals: Finding Comfort after Losing Your Pet [Paperback]

Allen Anderson , Linda Anderson
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Book Description

July 28, 2008
In this thoughtful book, Allen and Linda Anderson walk you through the numbing pain and dreadful sense of loss that arise when a beloved animal dies. They offer solace to help you deal with grief, remember and honor key moments in the animal’s life, find comfort through groups and with professionals, and get past the depression. They also include exercises, affirmations, and meditations to use through the various stages of grief. The Andersons’ caring, practical advice covers all aspects of pet loss, offering guidance on:

helping children grieve :: honoring your religious beliefs :: grieving for runaway pets :: helping others know what to say or do to console you :: planning an appropriate memorial ceremony or tribute

The book also explores the concept of after-death experiences of departed companion animals and relates many beautiful stories, including the Rainbow Bridge story, that reinforce the love and sense of peace that come from honoring the place animals hold in our lives.

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Saying Goodbye to Your Angel Animals: Finding Comfort after Losing Your Pet + Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet + When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing
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“Offers a wide range of healing activities, compassionate reflection, and practical help for honoring and memorializing the life of your pet.”
Dr. Marty Becker, resident veterinarian on ABC’s Good Morning America

“Allen and Linda Anderson’s book gives us permission to acknowledge the intense bond we have with our animal companions and the deep loss we can experience after their deaths. It provides helpful stories, exercises, and memorial services respecting a variety of beliefs. Infused with kindness, their work offers us help, hope, and a rainbow during the storm. I have learned from it and will celebrate and share it.”
— The Reverend Mary Piper, Episcopal priest and chaplain, cofounder of the pet loss support program at Heart of the Valley Humane Society in Bozeman, Montana

“This masterful and beautiful book is rich with wisdom, inspiration, and sound advice....With sensitivity and compassion as well as practical information, the Andersons gently and deftly guide us through the complex labyrinth of emotions associated with grief. I highly recommend this thoughtful, illuminating, and comforting book.”
Diane Pomerance, PhD, creator and director of the Pet Grief Counseling Program, SPCA of Texas, and author of When Your Pet Dies

Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: New World Library (July 28, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1577316266
  • ISBN-13: 978-1577316268
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #222,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I would recommend this book for anyone who has lost their pet. BIBSMOM  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
I decided to seek some help and found this book. M. Maniaci  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, and comforting book March 1, 2011
Format:Paperback
I recently lost my beloved dog of 15 years. I was heartbroken. I decided to seek some help and found this book. It truly is comforting. The way it is written and the references are excellent. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who has lost a dear pet. My heart goes out to you, as I know exactly what you are going thru. Only pet owners who love their pets as family know what I am talking about.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Effective Book for Dealing with the Loss of Your Pet February 13, 2009
Format:Paperback
Allen and Linda Anderson never fail to deliver a wonderfully well-written book. This book is no exception. It contains a lot of useful information about dealing with the sadness and grief that anyone inevitably feels upon the loss of a pet. I think the best part of the book is that it offers many different ways to honor your pet's memory and celebrate the life of your beloved pet regardless of your religious or spiritual preferences.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully helpful book! August 24, 2011
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In June we lost our dog Brownie to cancer. I was having a difficult time dealing with my grief, so I decidied to buy this book after looking into it and a few others. It was extremely helpful. There were inspirational stories, ways to deal with your grief, and meditations that help you to mourn and honor the life of your precious animal friend(s). I liked this book because it not only had great stories and advice, it also had a great reference section in case you wanted to work outside of the book.
The book is very sensitive to the pet owner's needs, no matter how your pet left you. I recommend this book to anyone dealing with the loss of a pet. I also went to the book's website and signed the guestbook, the next day I received a personal e-mail from the authors. They are very thoughtful people.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on animal loss
I was having a really hard time with the loss of my beloved dog child and after 5 months, I thought I would never get over it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Susan van Rooyen
4.0 out of 5 stars Comforting Read
Helpful and informative. Great meditations and questions to consider regarding your beloved animal companion. Written with a lot of compassion. Read more
Published 5 months ago by BIBSMOM
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible book
Fantastic and soooo comforting book for anyone who has lost a pet, I had a darling dog who was severely abused before I had him, and I only had him for three years before he passed... Read more
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Published 8 months ago by Koda
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a gem !!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I can look toward the future now
This is a great book. First of all I loved the Rainbow Bridge Poem. This book really touched me in a way that I didn't think would be able to in a time of terrible grief. Read more
Published 21 months ago by rdhmommy6346
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