Loss of a Pet

A list of electronic and print resources about human-animal relationships, especially coping with the death of a pet. Books listed are held by the Veterinary Medical Library, Purdue University. Consult your public library or bookstore to see titles available in your locale. A listing of pet loss hotlines is also provided.

Print Resources

Adamec, Christine A.

When your pet dies. New York: Berkley Books, 1996.

Anderson, David Charles.

The guide to pet loss resources. 3rd ed. Victoria, B.C.: Trafford Pub., 2005.

Anderson, Moira K.

Coping with sorrow on the loss of your pet. Loveland, CO: Alpine Publications, 1996.
Barton Ross, Cheri.

Pet loss and human emotion: a guide to recovery. New York: Routledge, 2007.
Canfield, Jack, ed.
Chicken soup for the cat & dog lover's soul: celebrating pets as family with stories about cats, dogs, and other critters. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, 1999.
Coleman, Joan.
Forever friends: resolving grief after the loss of a beloved animal. Las Vegas, NV: J. C. Tara Enterprises, 1993.

Death of a pet: answers to questions for children and animal lovers of all ages. Stamford, N.Y.: Guideline Publications, 1991.
Harris, Eleanor L.
Pet loss: a spiritual guide. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1997.
Jones, Corienne.
Yes, Virginia--there is a pet heaven: understanding your older dogs and cats. Beaverton, OR: Pebbles Pub., 1991.
Kay, William J., ed.
Euthanasia of the companion animal: the impact on pet owners, veterinarians, and society. Philadelphia: Charles Press, 1988.
Kay, William J., ed.
Pet loss and human bereavement. Ames, IA: Iowa State University Press, 1984.
Kilbourn, Cheryl A.
For the love of Princess: surviving the loss of your pet. Beaverton, OR: Princess Publishing, 1987.
Kowalski, Gary A.
Goodbye, friend: healing wisdom for anyone who has ever lost a pet. Walpole, NH: Stillpoint Pub., 1997.
Lagoni, Laurel.
Human-animal bond and grief. Philadelphia: Saunders, 1994.
Lagoni, Laurel.
Practical guide to client grief: support techniques for 15 common situations. Lakewood, CO: AAHA Press, 1997.
Lee, Laura.
Absent friend: coping with the loss of a treasured pet. [High Wycombe]: Henston, 1992.
Gustafson, Mickie.
Losing your dog: coping with grief when a pet dies. New York: Bergh Pub.: Distribution, Talman Co., 1992.
Lemieux, Christina M.
Coping with the loss of a pet: a gentle guide for all who love a pet. Reading, PA: W. R. Clark, 1991.
Mental health professionals, beginning a pet loss support group: pet loss packet supplement. [Pet loss and bereavement.] Renton, WA: Delta Society, 1992.
Montgomery, Mary Ann.
Goodbye, my friend: grieving the death of a pet. Minneapolis, MN: Montgomery Press, 1991.
Morehead, Debby.
A special place for Charlee: a child's companion through pet loss. Broomfield, CO: Partners in Publishing, 1996.
Nieburg, Herbert A.
Pet loss: a thoughtful guide for adults and children. New York: Harper & Row, 1982.
Pet loss and bereavement. Renton, WA: Delta Society, 1992.
Quackenbush, Jamie.
When your pet dies: how to cope with your feelings. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1985.
Rogers, Fred.
When a pet dies. New York: Putnam, 1988.
Rosenberg, Marc A.
Companion animal loss and pet owner grief. Allentown, PA: ALPO Pet Center, 1993.
Ross, Cheri Barton.
Pet loss and human emotion: guiding clients through grief. Washington, D. C.: Accelerated Development, 1998.
Sibbett, Sally.
"Oh, where has my pet gone?" : a pet loss memory book, ages 3 - 103. Wayzata, MN: B. Libby Press, 1991.
Sife, Wallace.
Loss of a pet. 3rd ed. New York: Howell Books, 2005.
Stern, Michael.
Loving and losing a pet: a psychologist and a veterinarian share their wisdom. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Pub., 2004
Stewart, Mary F.
Companion animal death: a practical and comprehensive guide for veterinary practice. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999.
Stockton, Anne.
Honey-Bun. Seattle: Educare Press, 1999.

Veterinarians, veterinary personnel: pet loss packet supplement. [Pet loss and bereavement.] Renton, WA: Delta Society, 1992.

Walker, Kaetheryn.
Heart that is loved never forgets: recovering from loss: when humans and animals lose their companions. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 1999.

Electronic Resources

Pet Loss and Grief Hotlines

DISCLAIMER: The titles listed here do not constitute a complete listing of all resources on this subject and are not a recommendation of these books/web sites titles over others.