If you are going to buy only one book on grief, this is the one to get. It will validate your grief experience, and you can share it with your children. You can leave it on the coffee table so others will pick it up, read it, and then better appreciate your grieving time. Grand’s Cooking Tips section at the back of the book is rich with wisdom and concrete recommendations—better than a casserole!

Mike and Corky are best friends; they do everything together. Mike tells Corky that they will always do everything together — forever. Until one day, when Mike comes home from school and Corky isn’t there…The story of how Mike comes to accept Corky’s death forms a simple, poignant portrait of a special friendship that both celebrates the joys of owning a pet and becomes a heartfielt guide for anyone who is coping with the loss of a loved one.

In Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant’s classic bestseller, the author comforts readers young and old who have lost a dog. Recommended highly by pet lovers around the world, Dog Heaven not only comforts but also brings a tear to anyone who is devoted to a pet. From expansive fields where dogs can run and run to delicious biscuits no dog can resist, Rylant paints a warm and affectionate picture of the ideal place God would, of course, create for man’s best friend.

In Snort’s Special Gift, Savy and her family explore different ways to grieve for and remember a beloved pet. This healing story addresses feelings of loss in gentle and supportive ways as the family shares happy memories and creates a beautiful celebration of Snort’s life. And in the end, Savy discovers that Snort has more gifts to share with her…

A young girl and her loveable dog, Lulu, are best friends. But when Lulu grows older and gradually becomes weaker, the little girl must face the sad possibility of losing her dear friend, and inevitably, cope with the death of her companion. Though she is very sad and misses her very much, over time the little girl discovers that the sweet memory of her beloved Lulu will live forever in her heart.

In this gentle, moving story, Elfie, a dachshund, and her special boy progress happily through life together. One morning Elfie does not wake up. The family grieves and buries her. The watercolor illustrations, tender and warm in color and mood, suit the simple text perfectly.

Because of the unconditional love that animals give, the death of an animal companion can be especially profound. Sometimes others don’t understand the extent of this loss. The gentle, grounded words in this CD are like a dear friend comforting you during your time of grief. It takes you on a healing journey with words of wisdom, comforting affirmations, an inspirational reading, a guided meditation, and soothing harp music. The accompanying 20 page guidebook provides insight, healing strategies and resources.

… a practical guide and an emotional support, Pet Loss offers unique advice for owners faced with an animal’s passing, from the difficult decision to put a pet to sleep to dealing with a veterinarian or making funeral or cremation arrangements.

Robin Jean Brown understands firsthand the deep bond that can develop between person and animal. She’s not some cold psychologist, but rather a pet owner herself who dealt with her own painful journey through the grieving process. She found that there wasn’t a lot of help for her.

So Robin wrote the guide herself – to deal with your grief, effectively and step by step. She is personal, empathetic, and comforting – yet at the same time she’ll help you move through your grief.