Grief Animal Loss

How do we reckon with our losses? In Animal Bodies Suzanne Roberts explores the link between death and desire and what it means to accept our own animal natures, the parts we most often hide, deny, or consider only with shame-our taboo desires and our grief.

When Savanna Barrett lost her beloved dog, Alfie, the grief was crushing. Through her healing, she found ways to manage the pain, honor his memory, and rebuild hope. Now, she shares those same compassionate insights to help you find comfort and strength. Even if previous experiences left you feeling unsupported or overwhelmed, this guide offers an empathetic approach that respects your unique journey. With warmth, understanding, and real-life experience, Peace After Pet Loss provides reassurance from someone who truly understands the depth of your loss.

Are you drowning in tissues after losing your cherished pet? Checking around the corner for signs that your fur baby's spirit is still judging your snack choices? Desperately hoping your beloved companion is somewhere peaceful—preferably with green pastures & unlimited treats? Trust me, you're not the only one who's considered building a spiritual pet detector. Whispers from the Rainbow Bridge opens the door to a world where the ties of love transcend the physical realm (and apparently, so do those muddy paw prints on your favorite white pants).

Losing a cherished pet leaves an indelible mark on your heart, and the path to healing can seem daunting. In "Beyond the Rainbow Bridge," Andi, a devoted pet owner for over 45 years, offers a compassionate guide to navigating the complexities of pet loss grief.

For Those Preparing to Say Goodbye, Mourning a Beloved Pet, or Supporting a Loved One Losing a pet can feel overwhelming, and hearing "it was just a pet" only deepens the pain. Your grief is real — a natural response to the love you shared. You are not alone. Though your beloved companion is no longer by your side, their love remains a part of you. In PerPETual Love: Forever In Your Heart – A Guide Through Pet Loss Grief, certified grief educator Ann Harris offers heartfelt support, practical guidance, and comforting strategies to help you navigate pet loss.

The loss of a beloved pet is a hugely challenging emotional journey. When grief takes hold of us, we feel a myriad of feelings, from deep sadness to anger at the unfairness of their departure. Are you struggling with the heartache and loneliness of losing a cherished pet? After leaving, they always take a piece of us with them.

In 2015, Michele and Jeff Allen started Monkey's House, a dog hospice and sanctuary. Celebrating the beauty each dog has to offer, they have welcomed over 100 hospice dogs into their home. This book highlights 37 of the dogs that have called Monkey's House home. Share in their journeys, laugh at their crazy antics, and shed a few tears while witnessing miracles of transformation. Rejoice along with these dogs, knowing they experienced the greatest gift of all, the healing power of love.

Society often questions and ridicules the pace and depth at which we grieve a loss, but especially the loss of a pet. The same pointed questions and hollow phrases are repeated over again, which ultimately create more pain and social withdrawal as we fall short of their expectations.

A luminous, true story, Name All the Animals is an unparalleled account of grief and secret love: the tale of a family clinging to the memory of a lost child, and a young woman struggling to define herself in the wake of his loss.

After the Rainbow Bridge is your compassionate guide to managing the tides of sorrow that follow the loss of a beloved pet. Our pets are a constant in our lives—they wait for us at home, give us comfort after a bad day at work, and snuggle close to us throughout the night as we sleep. And when we lose them, we feel their absence in every facet of our world, which makes dealing with our grief all the more overwhelming. But the special love they provided us lives on in our hearts long after they've passed.

When Jack, a sweet golden retriever, loses his best friend Nemo, he feels an emptiness that nothing seems to fill. With his family’s help, Jack learns that he can keep Nemo’s memory alive in his heart. As time passes, Jack’s family brings home a new friend named Freddy, who shares Nemo’s gentle spirit and playful energy. Slowly, Jack opens his heart again, discovering that it’s okay to miss Nemo and love Freddy, too.

Once in a lifetime, if you are lucky, you come across that one special pet. The one who is more than just the typical companion. The one whom you know, your souls have met before. Barron was that pet for me. She was the best cat I could have ever asked for. Even at 16, she seemed like a young cat and I thought we still had years together. Cancer had other plans. This is the story, told as it happened, of having to say goodbye to the best kitty I will ever know.

Ich heiße Dich herzlich willkommen zu einer heilsamen Reise an einen wundervollen Ort des Trostes und der liebevollen Erinnerung an Dein verstorbenes Tier. Mach es Dir sitzend oder liegend bequem. Schließe Deine Augen. Atme ruhig und gleichmäßig ein und aus. Spüre, wie Du immer mehr entspannst. Wir erschaffen nun einen Raum, in dem Du einfach nur Du selbst sein darfst – mit all Deiner Trauer, Deinem Schmerz, Deiner Hoffnung und Deiner Liebe. Dein geliebtes Tier ist gegangen. Du musstest Dich verabschieden und Lebewohl sagen.

One of the best and most evergreen books, Dog Gone is considered one of the finest "go-to" books for veterinarians and animal grief counselors. Based on the death of my shaggy pup Grady, it touches upon all of the emotional challenges in a kind and sensitive fashion. It is cherished by kids and adults alike. It is also illustrated lovingly by children.

The loss of an animal family member can leave you broken, disheartened, and unsure about how to move forward. Returning from the Rainbow Bridge is a compassionate guide that will walk you through this experience of loss. The audio workbook acts as a road map and a caring companion that will help navigate you and your family through your pain and loss. It is a gentle friend that understands each person’s unique situation and believes in the power of the special relationship shared with a beloved animal.

A touching look at the joys and the sorrows that come with pet ownership. See how a white rabbit won at a carnival affects the lives of people and even animals around her, and decide if the lessons of loss at a beloved pet's passing are worth the lessons of love they can bring.