Compiled by a Veterinarian. Youth especially have a difficult time with the loss of a beloved animal companion. Because often times it is their first exposure to death, or the animal is their very first best friend. Grief over the loss of a beloved animal companion can be devastating and isolating. Many times society doesn't recognize or accept the depth of grief that children experience. Goodbye my good friend. Goodbye til we meet again. Goodbye is so hard to say. After the uncontrollable tears of sadness, we begin to heal, sometimes very slowly. Gradually, as we begin to heal, we remember our lost loved one with mixed emotions of grief and joy. And often times, without the slightest warning, we feel a delicate tear on our cheek. A fragile tear created mostly by love. May these stories and poems provide comfort and guidance to youth that have lost a beloved animal companion. Stories and poems by adults and children, 27 drawings of their pets.

Goodbye My Good Friend: Memories of Lost Animal Companions and Loved Ones

Children's Books

Cunningham, Alan Blain

Animals

Agreka Tm Llc

"We are all travelers in the wilderness of the world, and the best we find in our travels is an honest friend." Robert Louis Stevenson Stepping Stone Journey is symbolic of the journey through life's trials one step at a time and the unconditional involvement, loyalty, and protection of beloved animal companions. Twenty-two drawings of animal companions. This book is dedicated to honest friends, in particular my classmates at Oregon State University School of Veterinary Medicine, who have accompanied me and guided me in this wonderful journey of life. You have helped to make me a better person.

Stepping Stone Journey: Personal Short Story About Detours in Life, Friendships and Self Discovery

Self-Help

Death & Grief

A few years ago a radio announcer asked me, "Do you think the majority of people in the real and everyday world really care that much about pet loss and grief?"   At the time I was idealistic and replied, "Yes." But then I realized that most of my world, as a veterinarian, evolves around people that care about their animals.   Sadly enough, when I started to look outside of that world, I discovered that most people and religion as well probably don't get the true feeling of the sorrow that accompanies the death of an animal companion.   "Get over it, it's just an animal, go buy another one to replace the dead one," are all too common phrases returned. The psychologists label it disenfranchised grief meaning it doesn't belong, it isn't normal.   At times it seems that I walk alone with these feelings. But along the way many people have managed to lift my spirits and to give me strength.  This book contains a few examples that help me to realize the importance of the human and animal bond. And I now realize that it is an important bond of pure love that can never be broken or cast aside. And in some sense I am also comforted to know that I don't always walk alone.

I Walk Alone: Reflections of a Veterinarian

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

<p>Alan Cunningham, a Utah veterinarian devoted to the welfare of animals, shares his personal life story as it intertwines with special needs animals facing an uncertain future or euthanasia. Alan brought them into his home and heart, truly believing they are "angels on earth" who freely give unconditional, healing, and comforting love. Warm and inspiring stories and beautiful drawings of his animal family. *One Step, a cockatiel, lost a leg and wing as a baby, but grew up to inspire people. *Bruiser, a battle-scarred, tough orange tabby tomcat with feline AIDS became his companion. *Aspen, a soon-to-be three-legged Black Labrador, following amputation of one leg awoke, looked at Alan, and wagged her tail. His heart was touched. *Golden, a homeless, stray pup Golden Retriever found running loose in front of the clinic. *Moose, the shy Neapolitan Mastiff no one would buy because of an umbilical hernia. *C.C., the extremely friendly Boston Terrier, whose original family found itself in a homeless shelter. *Jaws, a loyal friend and canine companion, a cross between a Weimaraner and Doberman Pinscher, had an aggressive mast cell tumor. *Brownie, a Border Collie herding dog, became the peacemaker of the animal family. *Pug, a Boston Terrier, became the matriarch of the animal family and a beloved close companion to Alan. Veterinary Clinics are providing this book as a gift of solace to people whose ill or injured pets must be euthanized. The book's tender and caring story of animals and their special closeness to a family touches the heart and offers comfort. It includes the well-known story of Rainbow Bridge. Dr. Alan B. Cunningham is one of twenty worldwide veterinarians selected to participate in the Medical Curriculum for Professionals Program, leading to a Doctor of Medicine Degree at the University of Health Sciences Antigua. After graduating from medical school, he will be providing medical and veterinary services to rural and medically under-served areas</p>

Sleeping With Angels: A Veterinarian's Sacred Bond of Animal Companionship

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

<p>Stories on the passing of beloved animal companions.</p>

Fragile Tears: Stories & Guidance for Youth on the Passing Away of Beloved Animal Companions

Agreka Books