Pet Loss Books
To try and help you come to terms with the loss of your pet, we have a selection of recommended reading pet loss books, one of which can be purchased from CPC, or alternatively from Amazon.
Absent Friend
by Laura and Martyn Lee
A comforting and sensitive book, providing both practical advice and support to help pet owners come to terms with the loss of a companion. The book explores the unique bond between owners and their pets, and how to cope once the relationship has come to an end.
Farewell my Lovely
by Susie Cornfield
This book contains a collection of touching and amusing tales from bereaved pet owners. Through poetry, prose and drawings it provides a fascinating insight into relationships with our pets. Including contributions from Jilly Cooper, Ann Widdecombe, David Blunkett and CPC Managing Director Ray Hale, Farewell my Lovely is a beautiful book that shows no-one is exempt from the devastation felt when a loved pet passes away.
Missing My Pet
by Alex Lambert
Written by six-year-old Alex Lambert after the death of his pet dog Star, Missing My Pet explores the whole process of losing a pet, from the initial illness through to the euthanasia and beyond. The book also opens up other issues surround the death of a pet such as cremation options and getting a new pet. The book comes with a supporting booklet containing advice for parents.
Coping with Pet Loss
by Robin Grey
Sympathetic yet comprehensive, Robin Grey explores a wide range of issues including the stages of grieving, the effects on children, euthanasia, remembering a pet, when to consider buying a new pet and much more. A key book in helping the reader to understand how pet loss affects all members of the family.
