BOOKS ABOUT PET LOSS

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When a Pet Dies  Fred Rogers (1998)  - still in print and very good for young children. I find it comforting! Sometimes in in stock Barnes & Nobel, or can  order online- under 10$

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Goodbye Friend: Healing wisdom for anyone who has ever lost a pet – Kowalski, G. (2012).

 

When Your Pet Dies: A guide to mourning, remembering, and healing –Wolfelt, A. (2004). 

 

The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies. Sife, W.  (2014)

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PET LOSS SUPPORT HELPLINES  

 

Tufts University  Pet Loss Support Hotline 508-839-7966  6-9 pm  M-F & 24-hour voice mail.

 

Argus Institute  at Colorado State University  

970-297-1242

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Veterinary Colleges at Cornell, University of Illinois, and University of Missouri  have pet loss support helps lines,  as well as HSUS. 

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As stated before, if you or a family member have great difficulty accepting your pet's death and cannot resolve feelings of grief  & sorrow, you should discuss your struggles with a person trained to understand the grieving process and help you thru the mourning process, including grief counselors, psychologists, social workers, and clergy.