Just like when human family members pass, we grieve for our pets at the end of their lives. Here are some of our favorite and helpful books to use as a resource in your grief journey:

Katz, John. Going Home, Finding Peace When Pets Die

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

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

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

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

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

Dolan-Del Vecchio and Ken and Nancy Saxton-Lopez. The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups

Liz Eastwood. Soul Comfort for Cat Lovers: Coping Wisdoms for Heart and Soul After the Loss of a Beloved Feline

Fred Rogers. When a Pet Dies

Patrice Karst and Joanne Lew-Vriethoff. Invisible String

Caron Levis. Ida, Always