Grief Books
These children’s and adult books offer comfort, understanding, and guidance following the loss of a beloved pet. They can help individuals and families process their grief and feel less alone during this difficult time.
Children’s Books to Be Read by Children
A Dog Like Jack
Dyanne DiSalvo-Ryan, Holiday House, 1999.
A Special Place for Charlee: A Child’s Companion Through Pet Loss
Debra Morehead, Partners in Publishing LLC, 1996.
Badger’s Parting Gifts
Susan Varley, Lothrop, Lee and Shepard, 1984.
Cat Heaven
Cynthia Rylant, Scholastic, 1997.
Dog Heaven
Cynthia Rylant, Scholastic, 1995.
For Every Cat an Angel
Christine Davis, Lighthearted Press, 2000.
For Every Dog an Angel
Christine Davis, Lighthearted Press, 2003.
Goodbye Mousie
Robie Harris, Simon and Schuster Children’s, 2001.
I Remember: A Book About My Special Pet
Herb and Mary Montgomery, Montgomery Press, 2000. (Journal/Workbook/Scrapbook)
I’ll Always Love You
Hans Wilhelm, Dragonfly Books, 1988.
Jasper’s Day
Marjorie Blain Parker, Kids Can Press, 2002.
My Pet Died
Rachel Biale, Tricycle Press, 1997. (A journal/scrapbook.)
Remembering My Pet
Nechama Liss-Levinson & Molly Phinney-Baskette, Skylight Paths Publishing, 2007.(Journal/Workbook/Scrapbook)
Remembering Pets: A Book For Children who have Lost a Special Friend
Gina Dalpre-Berman, Robert D. Reed Publishers, 2001.
Tear Soup
Pat Schwiebert & Chuck DeKlyen, Perinatal Loss, 2001.
The Dead Bird
Margaret Brown, Harper Collins, 1995.
The Legend of the Rainbow Bridge
William N. Britton, Savannah Publishing, 1994.
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Judith Viorst, Aladdin Books, 1987.
Tough Boris
Mem Fox, Harcourt, 1998
When a Pet Dies
Fred Rogers, The Putnam and Grosset Group, 1998.
Helping Children with Pet Loss
Because of Flowers and Dancers
Sandra Brackenridge, Veterinary Practice Publishing, 1994.
Children Also Grieve : Talking About Death And Healing
Linda Goldman, Jessica Kingsley Pub, 2005.
Children and Pet Loss: A Guide for Helping
Marty Tousley, Our Pals Pub, 1996
Pet Loss and Children: Establishing a Healthy Foundation
Cheri Barton Ross, Routledge, 2005.
Raising Our Children To Be Resilient : A Guide To Helping Children Cope With Trauma in Today’s World
Linda Goldman, Brunner-Routledge 2005.
Making Healthcare or End of Life Decisions for Your Pet
A Final Act of Caring
Herb & Mary Montgomery, Montgomery Press, 1999.
A Snowflake in My Hand
Samantha Mooney, Delta, 1989.
Kindred Spirit, Kindred Care: Making Health Decisions on Behalf of our Animal Companions
Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya, DVM, New World Library, 2005.
Pets Living with Cancer
Robin Downing, DVM, American Animal Hospital Association, 2000.
Preparing for the Loss of Your Pet: Saying Goodbye with Love, Dignity and a Peace of Mind
Myrna Milani, Prima Lifestyles Publishing, 1998.
Surviving the Heartbreak of Choosing Death for Your Pet: Your Personal Guide for Dealing with Pet Euthanasia
Linda Mary Peterson, Greentree Publishing, 1997.
The Final Farewell: Preparing for and Mourning the Loss of your Pet
Marty Tousley & Katherine Heurman, Pals Publishing, 1997.
Without Regret: A Handbook for Owners of Canine Amputees
Susan Neal, Doral Publishing, 2002.
Adults Coping with Pet Loss
A 30-day Guide to Healing from the Loss of Your Pet
Gael J. Ross, LCSW, Broken Heart Press, 2010.
Bill at Rainbow Bridge
Dan Carrison, Modern Family Classics Publishing, 2010.
Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates
Gary Kurz, Citadel, 2008.
Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet
Moira Anderson Allen, Dog Ear Publishing, LLC, 2007.
Coping with the Loss of a Pet
Christina Lemieux, W.R. Clark, 1992.
Crossing the Rubicon: Celebrating the Human-Animal Bond in Life and Death
Julie Kaufman, Xenophone Publications, 1999.
Eden Publications Pet Loss Grief and Support
Forever in My Heart: Remembering my Pet’s Life
Herb & Mary Montgomery, Montgomery Press, 2000.
Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die
Jon Katz, Villard/Random House Publishing, 2011.
Goodbye My Friend
Herb & Mary Montgomery, Montgomery Press, 2001.
Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet
Gary Kowalski, New World Library, 2006.
Grieving the Death of a Pet
Betty Carmack, Augbburg Fortress Publishers, 2003.
It’s Okay to Cry: Warm Compassionate Stories that Help You Find Hope and Healing after the Death of a Beloved Pet
Maria Luz Quintana, Shari Veleba, & Harley King, K & K Communications, 2000.
Journey Through Pet Loss
Deborah Antinori, Yoko Spirit Publications, 1998, Audio Recording.
Legacies of Love: A Gentle Guide to Healing from the Loss of your Animal Loved One
Theresa Wagner, Matters of the Heart, 1998, Audiobook.
My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal
Enid Samuel Traisman, Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital, 1997.
Pet Loss and Human Emotion: A Guide to Recovery
Cheri Barton Ross and Jane Baron-Sorenson, 2nd Ed., Routledge, 2007.
Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children
Herbert Nieburg, Harper and Row, 1983.
The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies
Wallace Sife, 3rd Ed. Howell Book House NY, 2005.
Three Cats, Two Dogs: One Journey Through Multiple Pet Loss
David Congalton, NewSage Press, 2000.
When Only the Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss
(Hardcover) – Emily Margaret Stuparyk, Hushion House, 2000.
When Your Pet Dies: How to Cope with Your Feelings
Jamie Quackenbush & Denise Graveline, Pocket Press, 1985.