Finding healing in reading
After suffering the loss of my cat Dusty I was on a quest to find multiple ways in which I could not only find validation for my feelings but also find comfort. I had to adjust to a new normal after she passed away. It was difficult and a journey that did not happen overnight. However, I am happy to say, I did find a place of peace and light at the end of the tunnel. Some of the resources that helped me the most in addition to time, volunteer work, and prayer included reading. If you are both an animal lover and a book lover, this post is for you.
Today I will share with you my top 7 books I recommend to find comfort after Pet loss. I have personally read each of these books and can testify that all of them helped me find joy, inspiration, and a sense of peace post pet loss.
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1.Your pet your pill: 101 Inspirational Stories About How Pets Lead You to a Happy, Healthy and Successful Life by Dr. Margit Gabriele Muller
In this delightful read, you will find a collection of over one hundred short stories of how pets help heal, bring comfort, and add an impactful meaningful change to our lives. There are over 101 topics covered however the book is sectioned into three main parts. 1) Pets and Happiness 2) Pets and Health and 3) Pets and Success.
I give this book two thumbs up. It is both entertaining and informational. I would recommend it for any animal lover including bereaved pet parents. After reading this book, you cannot help but feel more inspired and optimistic about life. You will gain greater appreciation and gratitude for the life you shared with your furry best friend past and present.
2. I will always love you: A journey from grief and loss to hope and love by Melissa Lyons
In this book illustrated by Mary Cindrich, the author brings peace and comfort for those that have lost a loved one. With comforting words of encouragement, strength, and reference to the divine, Melissa takes the reader on a magical enchanted journey through the eyes of a child through the forest of life.
Focusing on messages of positivity and strength, one can conclude that not only do our loved ones continue to look after us when they are gone, but they also want the best for us while we continue our life journey. By the end you understand that love never dies but just transcends the physical. Love is eternal.
3. Until we meet again: From grief to hope after losing a pet by Melissa Lyons
Taking us on a journey through nature with beloved animals, author Melissa Lyons communicates everlasting lessons and insights as to how our beloved pets want us to remember all that is good.
The underlying theme throughout this book asks us to remember the best part of life. Our pets lived by example showing and teaching us the most precious values of life. Live life to the fullest, remember unconditional love and always chase your dreams. Learn to let go and release the pain to find true freedom and healing.
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4. All Pets Go to Heaven: The Spiritual Lives of the Animals We Love by Sylvia Browne
The late psychic Sylvia Browne shares insights as to how animals serve a purpose for our lives as pet owners. She also discusses the afterlife and the ways in which our pets comfort us in the present and in death.
5. A Letter to My Cat : Notes to our best friends by Lisa Erspamer
This e-book had me laughing and crying and everything in between. This clever book contains letters written by celebrity pet parents who have shared their stories by writing love letters in honor of their pets who have passed on.
6. When A Pet Dies: by Sherri Fulmer Moore
This book covers what happens when our pets die. Specifically, it covers tips for dealing with feelings after pet loss, like feelings of guilt or ways in which people react after pet loss. It gives tips to help during the grieving process.
7. Dealing with Guilt after Pet loss by Kamira Gayle
Dealing with guilt after Pet Loss is a new e-book by yours truly! Guilt is one of those feelings often felt among all pet parents. In this e-book, I share my own personal thoughts and experience dealing with guilt after having made the decision to euthanize my cat. I explore the process of how I came to such a decision and detail the aftermath of what I experienced afterward. Additionally, I share tips and tools that helped me learn to cope, heal, and finally deal with those feelings of guilt after pet loss.
You can get your copy here.
Conclusion
Those are 7 books I recommend based on my own experience. They helped give me a sense of comfort, validation, and healing after pet loss. In each case, I was reminded that the love shared in the past never dies but continues to live on. The legacy your pet leaves behind does not diminish when they die but it lives on in you.
I hope you enjoyed this post and explore these book options. These are alternative resources for finding inspiration and comfort after pet loss.
Have you read any of these books? Is there another book you would add to this list? Share your thoughts and leave a comment below.
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13 Comments
Cathy Armato
These are great recommendations! I definitely want to read Sylvia Brown’s book, and yours of course. I’m always grateful for the time I had with the pets I’ve loved. They are a great gift.
Love & biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
Admin
So true and well said. Yes! I appreciate the support and Sylvia’s book is a great read too.
Rebecca Sanchez
Great compilation of books for pet loss – I especially love Until We Meet Again. People experience pure grief when they lose a pet – and some can have depression. I think it’s so important to talk with someone to help get through it and find a way back to happiness. Because animals are so selfless, they focus on us and love us with all their heart – losing them leaves a big hole in the heart. I found great comfort in reading a few of these books after the loss of Mattie.
Admin
Rebecca,
Well said. It’s so true. Many take the loss of a pet harder than losing a human. It’s important to seek out professional help if needed. No one should be ashamed to get the help they need. Thanks for sharing your input.
Ruth Epstein
I am going to read your book for definite – putting it on my Christmas wish list as I still mourn for baby sometimes 🙁 Great list and am happy you have found some peace by reading them, thank you
Admin
Ruth,
Thanks so much. I’m glad you enjoyed this list of options.
Sweet Purrfections
What a great compilation of books. I wish I’d had these 10 years ago when I lost my previous cat. I need to get your book!
Admin
Thank you and thanks for the support!!
Beth
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things most of us have to go through. I consider losing a pet the same as losing a family member or best friend. I’ll have to check out these books.
Admin
Beth,
I couldn’t agree more. Losing a pet is losing a family member. Our pets are family.
Marjorie Dawson
I always remember the story I read about a guy who turned away from a gate to Paradise because they would not let his dog in, so I loved the one All Pets Go to Heaven. This is such a complex issue and one we need lts of books on so we explore and understand grief.
Admin
Marjorie,
Yes indeed. Pet loss is not so cut and dry and dealing with grief has many layers. Thanks for sharing your insight!
jana rade
I certainly like the idea of the Rainbow Bridge. Given that we’ve worked with an animal communicator through the years, it would support that theory.