When Only the Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss (Hardcover)

by Emily Margaret Stuparyk (Author) "You were a bright light for me, My shinning star; Now, the light has gone out..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...Emily makes a public offering of her personal struggle, allowing herself to fully mourn the loss of her beloved Poochie." -- Jo Marchant, editor of "The Bunny Thymes", Ottawa, ON, Canada

"Emily has captured both the exquisite pleasure of loving an animal companion and all that brings on a daily basis..." -- Vicki Burns, Executive Director, The Winnipeg Humane Society, MB, Canada

"Emily's collection of poems are a must read for anyone who has suffered the loss of an animal companion." -- Edward Zapletal, editor of PETS magazine, Nov/Dec, 2000

"Emily's description of her passage through grief will touch people's lives and aid them to experience their grief." -- Dr.Cindy Adams,MSW,Ph.D.Human-Animal Relations Specialist, University of Guelph

"Emily's poems are written with a warmth and honesty that plumb the depths of the grieving heart." -- Mary Montgomery, author of "Goodbye My Friend:Grieving the Loss of a Pet"

"I laughted, I cried, I was uplifted! This book was extraordinary and brought back powerful memories into my consciousness." -- Dr.Marty Becker,DVM,coauthor of "Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul"

"Through poems that allow us to glimpse her rabbit Poochie's spirit and personality, she evokes pictures of our own losses." -- Kristi Dorian, writer for The Aquarian, Wpg, MB, Canada Spring 2000

How wonderful to find others who understand grieving for an animal and who can help one bring these feelings out. -- Rita M. Reynolds, author of "Blessing the Bridge:What Animals Teach Us About Death, Dying, and Beyond"

From the Author
Dear Reader, This book is for those who share a love and concern for all animals. Anyone who has ever loved and lost an animal companion knows the incredible pain and feeling of emptiness. Poochie, my pet rabbit, died suddenly, at five years of age. As you read these poems, you will wish that you had known and loved her, as I had the great privilege to do. Poochie is every dog, cat, bird, horse, rabbit, ferret, hamster, guinea pig, or other animal that you have loved and lost. She lives in my heart and in every animal that I will love after her. I hope that this book can be a close friend to you and a source of comfort that will help you through the pain of losing a pet. Emily

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Hushion House Publishing (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0968454208
• ISBN-13: 978-0968454206
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #408,658 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars -By opening her heart, she has healed many -, October 9, 2000

By	carole valley-pryce (canada) - See all my reviews

Through reading Emily's experiences I draw comfort in knowing that these thoughts are such a part of us all! The need for "reconnecting" in one of her passages, where one wants "just one more touch, one more day" is so true. Moreover, the constant reassurance that God is watching over our beloved pets is something I think of each day. Why shouldn't they be looked after as we hope for ourselves, for they are such an innocent life. I guess, death in all its darkness, appears to make us all more compassionate and honest with each other. At least I would hope. I know I am a better person to have shared my life with my Benjamin bunny, who reminded me throughout his days, of the REAL definition of humanity. And in his memory,I wish to thank-you, Emily, for doing the work that you do!

Warmest Regards, Carole Valley-Pryce

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on pet loss, February 22, 2004

By	Cynthia Lindsay (Lawrenceville, GA United States) - See all my reviews

The author could have been writing about my own pet. Her sincere, honest portrayal of her feelings touched me so much that I was able to write down my own feelings on paper about a much loved and missed pet. It was like she knew me and my pet. I could feel her pain of her loss--it matched mine. Her book gave me so many things to think about. I recommend this book highly and plan to share it with others who need help healing with the loss of a pet.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has been written with love, January 30, 2000

By	Terry H., Halton/Peel PLSG (Canada) - See all my reviews

Emily has written this book of poetry with love - she understands the pain of pet loss that every person who loves a pet will eventually experience. She takes the reader on a journey, recognizable by all of us, through the pain, the anger, the denial, and the guilt we feel when our beloved companion animals go to the "Rainbow Bridge". I was comforted to know that the emotions I felt at the loss of my Smokey had also been felt by Emily. Readers will be comforted to know that they are not alone in their grief. As I continued to read these beautiful tributes to "Poochie", I could feel the love pouring off of the pages as Emily, and I, remembered with love, our beloved furbabies. Although I shed tears as I read this book, these tears were healing and I felt as if Emily was there, by my side, as some of the pain ebbed away. By the end of the book, I felt as if Emily had also been there, supporting me, as I remembered my Smokey with happy memories and smiles. Thank you Emily for putting into such beautiful words the love that will always remain in our hearts.

This is a wonderful book for anyone who has ever lost a beloved pet or for those individuals (such as veterinarians) who are involved in pet loss.