Books

Dr. Maggie has found that these books may be helpful when trying to reconcile the death of a loved pet friend.  It is her hope that they might be of help to you.

When You Pet Dies: a guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing by Alan Wolfelt

Coping with the Loss of a Pet: A Gentle Guide for All Who Love a Pet, by Christina M. Lemieux, Ph.D.

Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children, Herbert A. Nieburg, Ph.D. & Arlene Fischer.

The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss by Russell Freidman.

Legacies of Love: A Gentle Guide to Healing from the Loss of Your Animal Loved One audiobook by Teresa Wagner.

Surviving the Heartbreak of Choosing Death for Your Pet, Available from Direct Book Service. Telephone: 1-800-776-2665.

Books for Children

When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers

I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm

Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant

Forever Friend: A children’s guide and activity book for saying good-bye to a special dog by Mary Gardner and Coleen Ellis

Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant

Forever Friend: A children’s guide and activity book for saying good-bye to a special cat by Mary Gardner and Coleen Ellis