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Books to read


Recommended Reading

For Children


When a Pet Dies, Rogers, F., Putnam Publishing, 1988

Dog Heaven, Rylant, C., Scholastic, Inc., Blue Sky Press, 1995

Cat Heaven, Rylant, C., Scholastic, Inc., Blue Sky Press, 1997

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney, Viorst, J., Antheneum, 1972

 

What do I do now?

Dealing with grief

How do I help a friend
who is grieving?

Books to read

Websites & Hotlines

For Adults

Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet
, Anderson, M., Peregrine Press, 1987

The Grieving Child: A Parent's Guide
, Fitzgerald, H., Fireside, (1992)

To Dance With the White Dog
, Kay, T., Washington Square Press, 1990

Pet Loss and Human Bereavement
, Kay, W., et al, Iowa State University Press, 1984

Animals as Teachers & Healers, McElroy, S., New Sage Press, 1996

A Final Act of Caring: Ending the Life of An Animal Friend
, Montgomery, M. and Montgomery, H., Montgomery Press, 1993

Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children
, Neiburg, H., et al, Harper and Row, 1982

It's Okay to Cry: Warm, Compassionate Stories that Help You Find Hope and Healing After the Death of a Beloved Pet, Quintana, M.L., Veleba, S.L., & King, H., K & K Communications, (1998)

How Do You Tell the Children: A Step-by-Step Guide for Helping Children Two to Teen Cope When Someone Dies
, Schaffer, D. & Lyons, C., Newmarket Press, (1993)

The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping With The Grieving Process, Sife, Wallace, When a Pet Dies, MacMillan Pub. Howell Book House, (1998)

My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal, Traisman, E., Direct Book Services, (800) 776-2665, 1996

 

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