Dog Loss

Written by a social worker and therapist, this book invites you to explore the profound grief that follows the loss of a beloved pet. Discover why dogs hold a special place in our hearts, the reason we feel so much pain from their death, and chart a path forward. Featuring heartfelt stories from fellow pet lovers, including the author's own journey, this book validates your grief and reveals the healing power of renewing connection after death.

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.

College student Joe Talbert has the modest goal of completing a writing assignment for an English class. His task is to interview a stranger and write a brief biography of the person. With deadlines looming, Joe heads to a nearby nursing home to find a willing subject. There he meets Carl Iverson, and soon nothing in Joe's life is ever the same. Carl is a dying Vietnam veteran-and a convicted murderer. With only a few months to live, he has been medically paroled to a nursing home after spending thirty years in prison for the crimes of rape and murder.

For Dog Lovers of All Ages! "Not just curing naughty puppies... the puppy is your cure! It's our gift to you, our story: how two of the cutest little puppies in the world came to us and changed our lives!” This endearing story will touch you; written by a mother and son team, it’s a heartfelt self-help book for anyone considering the adoption of a dog. “Zoe” was fully trained in all the basic commands and house training within three months. Learn the secrets of their success. From The BookLife Prize: “A Renewed Outlook on Life. Taking in a puppy can be a challenge, particularly ...

Thirteen year old Molly moves with her family to a small town after the death of her mother. There she meets an abandoned dog who grieves the loss of his family, too. Together, they help each other cope. But Molly resents her father's decision to remarry. Being forced to leave behind the life she once knew and accept a new family proves to be too much change for her broken heart to handle. Can she learn to trust again? Or will she always yearn for the road to home?

When the Saulnier sisters suffer one disappointment too many in their native France, they decide to pack up and try their luck in America. As journalists, they have the run of the country, following stories that take them to places where most Americans have never been - from the back roads of Appalachia to an underground village of homeless people in the New York City subway system. And along the way, they dine on: Nathan's Famous hot dogs at the annual hot dog-eating contest in Coney Island.

USA Today Bestselling author Andrea Smith gives you her debut YA/Teen novel. A heartwarming story of coping with loss. My name is Victoria Howard and when Mom died just shy of my tenth birthday, nothing could have prepared me for the pain of dealing with my loss. Imagine my surprise when just a few weeks later, on my tenth birthday, Mom had planned a special gift to be delivered to me. A puppy named Sir Percival Howard. A Chinese Pug. As if he could ever replace my Mom! I was angry with my mother. So angry I was determined not to let Percy into my heart. He wasn't a substitute to make me ...

Peace, Love, Paws- A Memoir Grieving a pet is just like grieving a person, except there's no ceremony celebrating their life. That doesn't mean you can't celebrate their life on your own or with loved ones. Pets are a part of the family. And sometimes the pain of loss is overbearing. You have been their caregiver and they have been a loyal companion. Chances are you had a daily routine involving your pet, and now that routine has disappeared. At times, it's heartbreaking. But there will be a point when you can look back and smile, grateful that you had experienced the precious moments with ...

What happens when the Zusak family opens their home to three big, wild, street-hardened dogs—Reuben, more wolf than hound; Archer, blond, beautiful, destructive; and the rancorously smiling Frosty, who walks like a rolling thunderstorm? The answer can only be chaos: There are street fights, park fights, public shamings, property damages, injuries, hospital visits, wellness checks, pure comedy, shocking tragedy, and carnage that must be heard to be believed.

Brenden McCarthy feels like he’s lost everything. His fiancée. His independence. And his passion for life. All due to one mountain-climbing misstep that cost him his sight. But he’s about to gain the last thing he ever expected: a big-hearted black Labrador named Nelson who’s given one last shot at being a Seeing Eye dog. Both are beyond hope and resigned to live alone. And both are about to experience a bond of friendship that develops when they least expect it.

When Maggie’s fractured memories start to piece together the mysterious death of Hugh Simons, she’s drawn into a web of deceit that stretches back decades—and threatens her future. Alongside her detective friend Harper, Maggie embarks on an investigation into Hugh’s untimely demise, but as they inch closer to the truth, the more danger they uncover. As Maggie’s loyal dog, Biscuit, senses the growing threat, the shadows of her past reveal uncomfortable truths about failed experiments, vengeful plots, and the manipulative Dana Timmons. With Jack Timmons—a jittery, evasive man—...

A True Short Story of Healing, Grief, and the Dog Who Helped Me Find Peace This is a true story—short, but deeply personal. For over fifty years, the author lived with the quiet, enduring weight of trauma. From the hidden scars of war to the heartbreaking loss of beloved companions, grief became a constant presence. Then came Maya—a small dog with a powerful gift: the ability to sense pain, to sit with sorrow, and to offer something no human ever could… unconditional love without expectation. This is not a war memoir. This is a story about what comes after—about surviving when ...

A poet often writes about the world around him/her or the world within. This is where the inspiration comes from, where his/her perspective and imagination are colored. When a dog or two, (or three or four), enters a poet’s life, either by choice or by accident, they tend to sneak into the poet’s poems, either as the subject or part of the landscape of the poem, like a bark in the distance or a low howl at your feet begging for a bone. For Ronald j Palmer, these are those poems. Dogged is a tender celebration of the bond between human and dog, an elegant lament to nature, time, and ...

For readers who enjoy laugh-out-loud moments, a splattering of romance and one quite magnificent heroine. Mary Brown is back in box set format for the third time. In BOX SET THREE of her fabulously funny novels, follow Mary Brown in 'A Friend in Need' as she goes chasing around the country to find out whether Charlie's boyfriend is being faithful to her, then join her for 'Dog Days' as she gets herself a puppy and integrates herself into the dog walking community. Then...it's 'Don't Mention the Hen Weekend' as Mary goes off on a hen weekend like no other (spoiler alert - they end up in jail...

An angel without wings. A vampire haunted by his past. A miracle that could save them both - or destroy everything. Ava died at 18, and a century later, she's still trying to prove herself worthy of her guardian angel wings. But when her latest attempt at a supernatural miracle leads her to Fin, a vampire doctor with a tortured soul, she realizes she might be in over her head. Fin has spent 47 years atoning for the lives he took on the night he turned. Now, he's caught between his desire to help others and the dangerous demands of his own kind. When Ava offers him a chance at redemption, ...

Sparks fly between opposites in this riveting romantic suspense! When a small-town business owner becomes a target again, she encounters an unusual ally who has his own secret agenda. Will they find love amid danger? Life as the sister of a serial killer is never easy, especially when former runaway Mari Del Lobo becomes a target herself. A recent crime has her late brother's signature and MO, which Mari finds highly unusual, as she still blames herself for her only sibling's death. Soon Mari encounters an unexpected — and a very attractive — ally in Dr. Luke Goodman. Luke couldn't save...

Is she doomed to a life of food misery or is there a happy ever after for her? A gift of weight loss surgery… A string of events no one could have foreseen. A woman who now has a glamorous face and body…and a romance. But will her midlife victory become hollow when his ex-wife wants to reconcile? You can’t read about Alexis’ trials and tribulations without rooting for her every step of the way. From a two-time USA Today Bestselling Author comes the first in the Midlife Journey Series.

Meant to be a last-minute anniversary gift for her then boyfriend (and now husband), the highly energetic and loud-mouthed Vizla puppy named Harlow turns out to be the best snap decision twenty-year-old Taylor ever makes—and the beginning of the most epic friendship she ever has. As Wolfe’s resistance to 9-5’s and traditional adulthood grows, Harlow becomes the perfect companion for her eccentricities in a world that thrives on conformity.

In this heartfelt guide, Pat Blocker and Sarah Pellizzari offer a gentle hand to those experiencing the profound loss of a beloved canine companion. "Beyond the Last Walk" serves as a guiding light through the grieving process, offering practical advice, gentle exercises, and heartfelt anecdotes to help you navigate this delicate time. Pat's expertise as a certified professional dog trainer and animal communicator, combined with Sarah's background as a clinical social worker and certified professional dog trainer, creates a unique and comprehensive approach to healing. With wisdom born from...

Another fantastic book by the talented author Martha Perez; Sugar Bear The Book is Extraordinary! Based on a True Story. Pet lovers and animal lovers would appreciate Sugar Bear's journey. It's sincere, fun, and gives you insight into the friendly mind of a pet. Their mom and dad are their parents and give them lots of love. Pets like to play and show off for those treats. Sugar Bear was one of the best! He left his paw prints all over our loving home and hearts! As a bonus, there are poems and pictures throughout the book. Losing a pet is not easy; it's sorrowful, but we have memories to ...