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Pet Loss Resources
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By Dr. Karie Johnson | Healthcare | Dec 2019
Pet Loss Resources
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By Dr. Karie Johnson | Healthcare | Dec 2019
By Dr. Karie Johnson | Dec 2019
PET LOSS WEBSITES
APLB.org (Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement)
csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/vth/diagnostic-and-support/argus/Pages/default.aspx
PET LOSS HELPLINES
ASPCA Pet Loss Hotline: 877-474-3310
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Pet Loss Helpline: 630-325-1600
University of Illinois Pet Loss Helpline: 217-244-2273
BOOKS FOR ANTICIPATORY GRIEF
Pets Living with Cancer, by R. Downing
Preparing for the Loss of Your Pet, by M. Milani
Speaking for Spot, by N. Kay
The Final Farewell: Preparing for and Mourning the Loss of your Pet, by Tousely & Heuerman
Making Decisions when your Companion Animal is Sick, by Argus Institute Colorado State University
PET LOSS BOOKS FOR ADULTS
Grieving the Death of a Pet, by B. Carmack
Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of your Pet, by M. Anderson
Pet Loss and Human Bereavement, by W. Kay
Animals as Teachers and Healers, by S. McElroy
A Final Act of Caring: Ending the Life of an Animal Friend, by M. Montgomery
It’s Okay to Cry, by M. Quintana
When your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering, and Healing, by A. Wolfelt
When your Pet Dies: How to Cope with your Feelings, by Quackenbush and Graveline
Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet, by G. Kowalski
A 30 day Guide to Healing from the Loss of your Pet, by G. Ross
The Loss of a Pet, by W. Sife
My Pet Remembrance Journal, by E. Traisman
For Every Dog an Angel, by C. Davis
For Every Cat an Angel, by C. Davis
The Next Place, by W. Hanson
When Only Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss, by E. Stuparyk
PET LOSS BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Remembering Baymore, by P. Gollub
Being Brave for Bailey, by C. Gut
Staying Strong for Smokey, by C. Gut
Cry, Heart, But never Break, by G. Ringtved
When a Pet Dies- F. Rogers
Dog Heaven- C. Rylant
Cat Heaven- C Rylant
The Forever Dog, by B. Cochran
Saying Goodbye to LuLu, by C. Demas & A. Hoyt
A Gift from Rex: Guiding Children through Life and Loss, by J. Kramer
A Child’s Companion Through Pet Loss, by D. Morehead
The Tenth Good Thing about Barney, by J. Viorst
Sammy in the Sky, by B. Walsh
I’ll Always Love You, by H. Wilhelm
A Special Place for Charlie: A Child’s Companion Through Pet Loss, by D. Morehead
PET LOSS BOOKS FOR PARENTS
Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children, by H. Neiburg
Talking about Death: A Dialogue between Parent and Child, by E. Grollman
Why did you Die? Activities to Help Children Cope with Grief and Loss, by E. Leeuwenburgh & E. Goldring
Sad isn’t Bad: A Good Grief Guidebook for Kids Dealing with Loss, by M. Mundy
Oh Where has my Pet Gone?, by S. Sibbit
Author: Dr. Karie Johnson, Co-Founder of VIP Vet Visit
Dr Karie is a companion animal & equine veterinarian in the Chicagoland area. Her desire to strengthen the human-animal bond while providing enhanced preventative care led her to start VIP Vet Visit – an at-home veterinary care option that provides less stress, more convenience and better care.
PET LOSS WEBSITES
APLB.org (Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement)
csu-cvmbs.colostate.edu/vth/diagnostic-and-support/argus/Pages/default.aspx
PET LOSS HELPLINES
ASPCA Pet Loss Hotline: 877-474-3310
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Pet Loss Helpline: 630-325-1600
University of Illinois Pet Loss Helpline: 217-244-2273
BOOKS FOR ANTICIPATORY GRIEF
Pets Living with Cancer, by R. Downing
Preparing for the Loss of Your Pet, by M. Milani
Speaking for Spot, by N. Kay
The Final Farewell: Preparing for and Mourning the Loss of your Pet, by Tousely & Heuerman
Making Decisions when your Companion Animal is Sick, by Argus Institute Colorado State University
PET LOSS BOOKS FOR ADULTS
Grieving the Death of a Pet, by B. Carmack
Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of your Pet, by M. Anderson
Pet Loss and Human Bereavement, by W. Kay
Animals as Teachers and Healers, by S. McElroy
A Final Act of Caring: Ending the Life of an Animal Friend, by M. Montgomery
It’s Okay to Cry, by M. Quintana
When your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering, and Healing, by A. Wolfelt
When your Pet Dies: How to Cope with your Feelings, by Quackenbush and Graveline
Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet, by G. Kowalski
A 30 day Guide to Healing from the Loss of your Pet, by G. Ross
The Loss of a Pet, by W. Sife
My Pet Remembrance Journal, by E. Traisman
For Every Dog an Angel, by C. Davis
For Every Cat an Angel, by C. Davis
The Next Place, by W. Hanson
When Only Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss, by E. Stuparyk
PET LOSS BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Remembering Baymore, by P. Gollub
Being Brave for Bailey, by C. Gut
Staying Strong for Smokey, by C. Gut
Cry, Heart, But never Break, by G. Ringtved
When a Pet Dies- F. Rogers
Dog Heaven- C. Rylant
Cat Heaven- C Rylant
The Forever Dog, by B. Cochran
Saying Goodbye to LuLu, by C. Demas & A. Hoyt
A Gift from Rex: Guiding Children through Life and Loss, by J. Kramer
A Child’s Companion Through Pet Loss, by D. Morehead
The Tenth Good Thing about Barney, by J. Viorst
Sammy in the Sky, by B. Walsh
I’ll Always Love You, by H. Wilhelm
A Special Place for Charlie: A Child’s Companion Through Pet Loss, by D. Morehead
PET LOSS BOOKS FOR PARENTS
Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children, by H. Neiburg
Talking about Death: A Dialogue between Parent and Child, by E. Grollman
Why did you Die? Activities to Help Children Cope with Grief and Loss, by E. Leeuwenburgh & E. Goldring
Sad isn’t Bad: A Good Grief Guidebook for Kids Dealing with Loss, by M. Mundy
Oh Where has my Pet Gone?, by S. Sibbit
Author: Dr. Karie Johnson, Co-Founder of VIP Vet Visit
Dr Karie is a companion animal & equine veterinarian in the Chicagoland area. Her desire to strengthen the human-animal bond while providing enhanced preventative care led her to start VIP Vet Visit – an at-home veterinary care option that provides less stress, more convenience and better care.
