Our Favorite Grief Books

The Final Farewell, Preparing for and Mourning the Loss of Your Pet
By Marty Tousley, RN, and Katherine Heuerman

Remember Rafferty, A Book About the Death of a Pet….For Children of All Ages
By Joy Johnson

My Personal Pet Remembrance Journal
By Enid Samuel Traisman, M.S.W.

Meet Me at the Bridge the Journey Beyond
By Cass Pennyfeather

A Final Act of Caring, Ending the Life of An Animal Friend
By Mary and Herb Montgomery

Good-bye My Friend, Grieving the Loss of a Pet
By Mary and Herb Montgomery

A Rainbow Bridge for Gus, A Story About the Loss of a Family Pet
By Barbara Bareis Rigabar

Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet
By Moira Anderson Allen

Cat Heaven
By Cynthia Rylant

Dog Heaven
By Cynthia Rylant

The Loss of a Pet, A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies
By Dr. Wallace Sife

When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering, and Healing
By Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.

I’ll See You in Heaven
By Jack Wintz

Going Home, Finding Peace When Pets Die
By Jon Katz

Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates, A Book of Hope for Those Who Have Lost a Pet
By Gary Kurz

Wagging Tails in Heaven, The Gift of Our Pets’ Everlasting Love
By Gary Kurz

Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet
By Gary Kowalski

The Fall of Freddie the Leaf, The Story of Life for All Ages
By Leo Buscaglia, Ph.D.

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
By Judith Viorst

The Art of Racing in the Rain, a novel
By Garth Stein

A Dog’s Journey, a novel
By W. Bruce Cameron