Pet Loss

by Arlene Fischer and Herbert A. Nieburg

Book Overview

Thoroughly researched and expertly written, this comprehensive guide is a must for animal lovers dealing with the loss of a pet. The death of a pet can cause enormous feelings of sorrow, guilt, and loneliness for children and adults alike, whether the end comes through old age, illness, sudden death, or euthanasia. Yet pet owners are often inhibited in their very real grief, even if the animal was considered a full-fledged family member, a child's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060926783
• ISBN13: 9780060926786
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Helpful for adults

Helpful info for adults and older children but I had purchased this book hoping it would have more detail for helping young children deal with the loss of a family pet.

Good ideas for helping you through tough times

We lost our dog unexpectedly, in searching for ways to help our then 2.5 year old deal with the loss I stumbled on to this book. It has great information, ideas, and suggestions. I do rec'd reading this before the loss occurs, but let's face it, that's really not something we want to face any sooner than we have to or we may not even have the option to prepare for the loss... Anyway, I do rec'd this and I have loaned my copy to many friends to help them and their children.

God-send for emotional pain through loss

This is the most cathartic experience I've EVER had, for it releases unconscious emotions which need to be unharnessed, leading you gently toward healing. Please be good to yourself and read this book, which has been a true God-send to me!

It Was Thoughtful

I found the book encouraging in that it gave me a feeling of not being the only one who ever suffered from the loss of a pet. I just do not know if I am ready to get over it yet as the book tells me to. I guess I was hoping for more - but it delivered what it promised, so I cannot complain.

Wisdom for trying times

I took this trusty volume off of my book shelf for the second time in three years this week. Its wisdom, advice, and understanding tone is a great comfort when the most innocent member of your family has made their final exit. Mimi, in my case, was only two years old, making this read extremely difficult, but extremely necessary. I thank the book for helping me understand that what I'm experiencing is natural and necessary in order to start the healing process. With information on the stages of grief, the emotions one experiences, and the consolation that the hurt will get better, Pet Loss has helped me once again say goodbye to a loving dog.