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Animals on the Other Side |
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New York Times #1 bestselling author and psychic Sylvia Browne and her son explain for pet owners of all ages what animals experience when their life on earth is over and what is waiting for them when they return home to the other side. Popular questions such as Does my pet miss me? Did he know I loved him? Can he hear me when I talk to him? Can he come back to visit me? and How will I be able to find my pet when I go home? are answered. The story begins when the spirit of Browne's dog, Jolie, leaves her body and goes home to live on the other side. Jolie runs, jumps, and plays with her eternal friends all around the world, devoid of the pain and suffering she was experiencing on earth. This is a comforting account of a pet's journey through one life and on to the next that explains how animals... |
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For Every Dog an Angel |
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Dog Fancy Magazine, May 1999
"Whimsical language and pastel watercolors will mesmerize children of all ages."
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The Oregonian, January 20, 1998
"If you've never had a dog companion, this book will give you a picture of what it's like. It's like magic."
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Grieving the Death of a Pet |
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Betty J. Carmack |
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"Rocky's loss taught me how deeply we grieve for our loved animals, the intensity of pain and the length of time it can last," writes Betty Carmack, a nurse and professional pet loss counselor. In Grieving the Death of a Pet, Carmack draws from her experience of counseling more than two thousand people who have lost a beloved pet, as well as the loss of her Rocky and other furry friends. She offers the book as a kind of pet-loss support group to counter "a world that reminds us repeatedly that grief for an animal doesn't count as much as grief for a person." It's poignant and sometimes heartrending, filled with personal stories of love and loss as well as Scripture and thoughts on faith. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Bernie Siegel, MD, author of Love, Medicine &... |
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Saying Goodbye to Lulu |
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PreSchool-Grade 2–Lulu, a black-and-white mutt, is adored by her freckle-faced owner, a girl whose parents gently guide her through the various stages of caring for an aging and then very sick dog. When the inevitable happens, memories of the past and hope for the future bring a bittersweet conclusion to this straightforward and affecting story. The emotions of the nameless narrator are clearly and simply shown. She describes how, when Lulu became blind and deaf, she "…fed her from my hand and held her water bowl so she could drink." The pictures, too, excel in tenderness without sentimentality. The realistic-looking cartoons, done with watercolor, colored pencil, and pen and ink, strongly convey the personalities of both girl and dog as they share good times and difficult moments. While this... |
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A Special Place for Charlee: A Child's Companion Through Pet Loss |
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Gr. 3^-6, younger for reading aloud. Floppy-eared Charlee (feminine for Charlie) was already part of the family when narrator Mark was born. Boy and pup grew up together and were best friends and playmates. Years later, when Charlee needed to be euthanized because of heart failure, the entire family mourned the dog's death. Charlee's vet encouraged Mark to share his feelings of sadness and grief with those he loved. In fact, Mark's family set aside a special time to sit together in the backyard and remember Charlee. They made a scrapbook to collect their memories and planted a flowering bush near Charlee's favorite backyard spot. Yet Mark's sadness lingered until, finally, time and an understanding neighbor helped heal his pain. This simply told story is right on the mark in legitimizing a family's, and particularly a... |
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Animals and the Afterlife: True Stories of Our Best Friends' Journey Beyond Death |
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Kim Sheridan |
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Gretchen Wyler, Vice President of The Humane Society of the United States, Hollywood Office
"This uplifting book is a real page-turner! Kim's unique life experiences and compassion make this book a tremendously healing gift!"
--This text refers to the
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Allen M. Schoen, MS, DVM, author of Kindred Spirits and Love, Miracles and Animal Healing
"If you've ever wondered about this subject, this is a must read! It touches your heart and stimulates your mind!"
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When Children Grieve: For Adults to Help Children Deal with Death, Divorce, Pet Loss, Moving, and Other Losses |
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John W. James |
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It would be a pity if this interesting, humane, and practical book were read only by parents of recently bereaved children--for two reasons. First, the book is about grief in a broad sense. Its lessons apply not only to the child whose pet, aunt, or parent has died, but also to the child whose parents have divorced, who has suffered a debilitating injury, or who has experienced other forms of traumatic loss. Second, let's face it: every child will suffer a loss at some point, so it behooves parents to be prepared in advance. As the authors say, "our task as parents is to prepare our children to deal with the experiences they will have." It's unfortunate that the book has what might be considered a common structural flaw in self-help books. All of Part I (about 50 pages) is devoted to examining various myths about... |
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Goodbye, Dear Friend |
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Virginia Ironside |
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When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing |
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Alan D. Wolfelt |
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Parents Express
"A compassionate, practical guide for pet lovers."
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Affirming a pet owner's struggle with grief when his or her pet dies, this book helps mourners understand why their feelings are so strong and helps them overcome the loss. Included are practical suggestions for mourning and ideas for remembering and memorializing one's pet. Among the issues covered are understanding the many emotions experienced after the death of a pet; understanding why grief for pets is unique; pet funerals and burial or cremation; celebrating and remembering the life of one's pet; coping with feelings about euthanasia; helping children understand the death of their pet; and things to keep in mind before getting another pet.
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Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates |
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Gary Kurz |
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White House Letter April 9, 2004
Thank you for your book and for the gracious inscription...Laura Bush, First Lady
Letter September 2001
I read both of Gary's books and experienced great joy and blessing. Dr. Jack Van Impe, Television Evangelist
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Surviving the Heartbreak of Choosing Death for Your Pet: Your Personal Guide for Dealing with Pet Euthanasia |
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Linda Mary Peterson |
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Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet |
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Gary Kowalski |
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After Gary Kowalski, author and the minister of Burlington Vermont's Unitarian Universalist church, completed his new book, Goodbye, Friend, on dealing with losing your pet, his own elderly dog, Chinook, died. In his first book, The Souls of Animals, Kowalski wrote: "My own wise friend is my dog. He has deep knowledge to impart." Apparently, Chinook did his good work up until the end. Kowalski's new book is full of sound, compassionate advice to get you through the loss of your pet(s). Included are ideas for rituals and ceremonies, spiritual guidance and readings and poems to use for solace. The author's voice is a soothing one, not surprising for a minister whose job it is to be wise and reflective. The book also addresses animals' grieving; their life spans; their growth, illnesses and needs. These are... |
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Missing Maggie |
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Connie S. Owens |
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The Day Scooter Died: A Book about the Death of a Pet |
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Kathleen Long Bostrom |
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Losing a beloved pet can be devastating for young children. When Mickey's dog, Scooter, dies, he wants to know, "Is Scooter in heaven?" With patience, his wise parents help him learn to grieve. Written with sensitivity and candor, this tender story addresses the tough questions young children ask about the death of a pet. A special section at the end written by R. Scott Stehouwer, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Calvin College and clinical psychologist, provides suggestions for parents and caregivers of hurting children.
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A Book about the Death of a Pet A tenderly written story dealing with the loss of a... |
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Dishing Up Death |
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Marie Celine |
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Library Journal, 01/15/05
"...A humorous approach, and idiosyncratic LA characters transform this series start into a real treat."
Library Journal, 01/15/05
..A humorous approach, and idiosyncratic LA characters transform this series start into a real treat.
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I'll Always Love You |
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Hans Wilhelm |
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PreSchool-Grade 2 In this gentle, moving story, Elfie, a dachshund, and her special boy progress happily through life together. When she is young, Elfie is full of pep and pranks; but as her master grows taller and taller, Elfie grows fatter and slower. One morning Elfie does not wake up. The family grieves and buries her, and the boy refuses a new puppy. He is not yet ready for another pet; but when he is, he will tell that one, as he told Elsie every night, "I'll always love you." The watercolor illustrations, tender and warm in color and mood and cozily rounded in form, suit the simple text perfectly. Elsie's gradual change from a lively mischief-maker to a portly old dog is treated with a sweet humor. Viorst's The Tenth Good Thing About Barney (Atheneum, 1971) and Cohen's Jim's Dog Muffins (Greenwillow,... |
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The Loss of a Pet: A New Revised Edition |
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Wallace Sife |
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If you snicker at the notion of a book devoted to pet bereavement, consider that that very lack of sympathy may have brought the book into being. Sife, a Brooklyn, N.Y.-based psychotherapist and the founder of the Association for Pet Bereavement, addresses the pet owner whose grief at a pet's death is largely misunderstood or even ridiculed by friends, associates and society in general. Although his topic easily lends itself to touchy-feely disquisitions, Sife is to be commended for offering information that is not only compassionate but concise, wide-ranging and, above all, practical. For example, he defines stages of grieving, interpolating case studies to demonstrate those instances where expressions of mourning mask deeper problems. He composes dignified rejoinders to those who launch a "perceived assault" on... |
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When Only the Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss |
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Emily Margaret Stuparyk |
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Dr.Marty Becker,DVM,coauthor of "Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul"
"I laughted, I cried, I was uplifted! This book was extraordinary and brought back powerful memories into my consciousness."
Mary Montgomery, author of "Goodbye My Friend:Grieving the Loss of a Pet"
"Emily's poems are written with a warmth and honesty that plumb the depths of the grieving heart."
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For Every Cat an Angel |
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Christine Davis |
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For Every Cat An Angel celebrates the timeless connection between people and their "forever cats." From the moment a kitten is born, the book tells us, a guardian angel watches over it, loving the kitten no matter which path it chooses in life. Some cats are adopted into loving families and the angel is happy knowing her cat will always be loved and cared for. But sometimes the angel knows someone very special is waiting for her cat, so she sends the cat through the stars until it arrives at the place it is meant to be - at the home of its forever person, where it will become a forever cat. Once a forever person and a forever cat find each other, nothing can ever separate them. Filled with colorful illustrations, For Every Cat An Angel will delight cat lovers young and old and bring comfort to anyone who has had to... |
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Good-Bye My Friend: Grieving the Loss of a Pet |
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Mary Montgomery |
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Blessing the Bridge: What Animals Teach Us about Death, Dying and Beyond |
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Rita M. Reynolds |
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Book Review's Best of 2001
Like a hospice worker, author Rita M. Reynolds cares for sick and dying animals, helping them comfortably cross the threshold into death. At times, Blessing the Bridge reads like a kindly vet's instruction book, teaching basic skills in respectfully handling a dying animal, whether it's a newborn bird that's fallen from its nest or a beloved dog that's terminally ill. Readers learn ways to make an animal comfortable, such as laying wild animals to rest in beds of flowers or letting domestic animals die in a human's arms. What separates Reynolds from other authors that write about caring for sick and dying animals is her willingness to take the process into a more intuitive and spiritual realm. Reynolds offers suggestions for how to dialogue with dying animals to find out their preferences--whether they wish to... |
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Saying Good-Bye to the Pet You Love: A Complete Resource to Help You Heal |
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Lorri A. Greene, Jacquelyn Landis |
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Larry Lachman, Ph.D., Host of The Family Animal Show, on KAZU-90.3 FM, author of Dogs on the Couch & Cats on the Counter, and Feline Behavior columnist for Cat Fancy magazine
The authors tenderly and respectfully help heal hurts caused by the devastating rupture of the human-animal companion bond.
Gary A. Gallerstein, DVM, Owner and Hospital Director, Acacia Animal Health Center, Escondido, California; author, The Complete Pet Bird Owner's Handbook
As a veterinarian, I know this book fills a long-overdue void and I wholeheartedly recommend it.
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