Pet Loss

When you lose a pet, you lose a family member. It takes a piece of your heart you cannot get back. Experiencing this type of loss can feel incredibly isolating. That is why I am here for you. Together, we will get you through this tough time, heal your grief, and help you find the peace you are longing for. Repairing the Heartbreak of Pet Loss Grief teaches you to understand your grief, prepares you for the journey of self-discovery, helps you face your grief head-on and do what your pet would want you to do—go back to living with love and happiness in your heart.

This award-winning book has been hailed as the seminal work in the field. And now the fourth newly revised and expanded edition offers so much more to the bereaving pet owner. This edition also includes a significant new way of considering the meaning of afterlife for us and our pets. It discusses the topic from a 21st-century scientific perspective that is very different from existing religious or metaphysical ones, offering a new comfort to skeptics and agnostics as well.

BEST-SELLING BOOK ON PET LOSS AND GRIEF You wake up to silence, reminding you of the absence of paws padding softly across the floor. The toys remain untouched, collecting dust like the memories of joyful moments spent in each other’s company. Every corner of your home reminds you of the laughter and love shared, yet the void left is unmistakable as if a piece of your heart had been pulled away. Grieving the loss of a pet is a complicated journey that leaves many navigating a sea of emotions. It’s a struggle where sadness can often feel overwhelming, yet it’s also an opportunity to ...

If you are grieving the loss of your beloved pet, the uplifting and insightful stories within these chapters will help you break through your grief to begin healing. There are messages from departed animals who share details about what they experienced as their life ended and from beyond the veil of the afterlife. Discover how pets feel about dying, euthanasia, cremation, reincarnation and so much more. Award-winning Animal Communicator and Afterlife Expert Karen A. Anderson reveals tantalizing evidence that our pets communicate with us throughout their lives and after their physical death.

This powerful 2-in-1 guide delivers exactly what grieving pet lovers need most: emotional clarity, compassionate support, and a path to healing. Through raw personal stories, therapeutic exercises, and spiritual insights, author Emily Newcombe walks beside you—first through the pain of loss, and then toward the comfort of rediscovered meaning.

A heartfelt collection of poems offering comfort and companionship to those grieving the loss of a beloved dog. Losing a dog leaves an undeniable void, but their love and loyalty remain with us forever. This collection embraces that enduring bond, providing a space to reflect, remember, and find peace in cherished memories. Each poem serves as a gentle reminder that while their paws may no longer walk beside us, their spirit never truly leaves. Through tender words and heartfelt tributes, this book honors the joy, devotion, and unconditional love that dogs bring into our lives. ...

Losing a pet feels like losing a part of yourself. They weren’t just animals—they were companions, confidants, and family. Their absence creates an empty space, leaving behind quiet moments and loneliness that can be hard to explain. Grieving a pet is deeply personal, layered with emotions like sadness, guilt, and anger. You may feel regretful over the things left undone. Memories bring both tears and smiles as the pain of their absence clashes with the joy they brought.

Grieving your pet feels overwhelming—here’s how to find comfort, honor their memory, and heal at your own pace. Losing a pet is one of the deepest heartaches a person can experience. One moment, they were your best friend, your companion, your source of unconditional love. The next, they’re gone—leaving behind a void that feels impossible to fill.

Whether you have lost a child, spouse, parent, pet, or other loved one, it can feel devastating. I have been there, and I know it can be overwhelming at times. You may feel that it's difficult to get the kind of support you are looking for. Perhaps you are even blaming yourself. As we grieve our losses, negative thoughts can enter our minds during such a vulnerable time. Handling grief the wrong way can lead to further problems that affect ourselves and the people around us. You may feel shocked, angry, or extremely sad. This book can help you deal with those powerful emotions. It will ...

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.

While grief is a normal, healthy response to losing a beloved pet, it is important to work through its various stages and eventually find a way to move forward. Understanding the depth of your bond and learning to celebrate rather than mourn your years together helps memorialize your pet. It also equips you with perspective and the capacity to love again. This book is your compassionate and comforting guide throughout the healing process—an understanding companion as you explore the depths of your grief. The journey to peace and recovery starts here.

Always Here — When a Dog Dies is a deeply empathetic guide for navigating the raw, unsteady days after losing your four-legged companion. Losing a dog breaks more than your heart. It unsettles your body, your routines, your very sense of home. This isn’t “just another pet loss book.” It is a quiet space to remember the bond you shared with the dog who steadied you through life’s storms, and whose absence now leaves a silence that feels too big to bear. And here’s a perspective that helps explain the depth of this grief: the average U.S. marriage lasts eight years. A medium-sized...

When the love is deep, the loss is devastating. You don’t have to walk this path alone. Goodbye and Thank You: A Pet Loss Book for Adults is a compassionate, guide created for anyone grieving the death of a beloved animal companion. Whether your loss is recent or long past, this book gently meets you where you are and helps you make sense of the heartbreak you’re carrying. More than a book about grief, this is a supportive companion through one of life’s most painful transitions. It helps you understand why pet loss can hurt so profoundly, validates the depth of your bond, and ...

Losing a beloved pet can leave your heart feeling shattered, disoriented, and quietly alone. The routines are gone. The presence is gone. And the grief can feel heavier than words allow. 30 Day Heart Reset After Pet Loss is a gentle, guided companion for anyone navigating the deep emotional impact of losing an animal they loved like family. This is not a book about “moving on.” It is a book about honoring the bond, allowing grief to move through you, and slowly finding steadiness again — one day at a time. Over the course of 30 days, you’ll be guided through: Compassionate ...

Healing After Losing Your Best Friend: A Guide to Coping with Pet Loss When a pet dies, you lose more than an animal, you lose a cherished companion and family member. The empty space they leave behind can feel overwhelming. This compassionate guide helps you navigate pet grief with practical steps for healing: Understanding Your Grief Why pet loss hurts so deeply Validating your emotions as natural and important Finding Your Path Forward Strategies for managing sadness, guilt, and loneliness Creating meaningful memorials Supporting children and family members Considering when, or if, to ...

From the author of the book phenomenon The Invisible String comes a moving companion title about coping with grief when a pet dies. "When our pets aren't with us anymore, an Invisible Leash connects our hearts to each other. Forever." That's what Zack's friend Emily tells him after his dog dies...

Always Here — When a Cat Dies is a gentle, human-hearted companion for anyone grieving the loss of their beloved cat. This isn’t “just a pet loss book.” It’s a quiet place to honor the real bond you shared with the cat who chose you, stayed close in their own way, and filled your home with warmth you can still feel long after they’re gone. Inside, you’ll find comforting prompts, short reflections, and simple rituals to help you hold the silence they left behind — the empty window perch, the soft thud as they jumped down from their favorite spot, the fur still drifting ...

When a beloved pet passes away, the grief is real - and often misunderstood. This compassionate guide offers gentle support, meaningful rituals, and everyday practices to help you heal while keeping their memory alive. Losing a pet is a profound experience. Whether it’s a loyal dog, a loving cat, or any cherished companion, the bond you shared leaves an imprint that doesn’t fade when they’re gone. Healing After Pet Loss: Rituals, Reflections, and Everyday Comfort for Grieving Pet Owners by Lily Penrose is a heartfelt companion through the grieving process - helping you find comfort, ...

Are you distraught by the death of your cat? Discover the second book in The Pet Bereavement Series. A step-by-step guide to navigating the emotional journey of losing your beloved cat. Are you upset by the loss of your companion? Are you worried how you will manage the loss of your beloved feline? Do you feel alone with your emotions of grief and loss? International bestselling author Wendy Van de Poll is the founder of the Center for Pet Loss Grief and has over twenty years of bereavement coaching experience. Now she’s here to reassure you that your emotions are valid and to share ...

Asserting that you can live wholeheartedly after loss and that your feline friend would want nothing less for you, Soul Comfort for Cat Lovers is a compassionate handbook for your grief-healing journey.