Veterinary Medicine Bibliographies  Tags: veterinary_medicine reference research  

Navigate this page to find resources about dealing with the loss of a pet. Browse by type of information below.

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Created by Mary Shultz for the Pet Care Homepage July 1997. Revised and expanded by Marie Sienkewicz June 2000.
Expanded by Amy Poague August 2002.

• Anderson, David D. The Revised Mini-Resource on Pet Loss. 2nd rev. ed. Rockydell Resources, 1998. 12 p. ISBN: 0966219228.
  
  
• Anderson, Moira K. Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet. 2nd ed. Alpine Publications, 1998. 176 p. ISBN: 0931866979. Call # 155.937 AN24C
  
  
• Antinori, Deborah. Journey Through Pet Loss. Rev. ed. YokoSpirit Publications, 2000. 18 p. ISBN: 0966884817.
  
  
• Bronson, Howard. Dog Gone: Coping With the Loss of a Pet. Bestsell Pub., 1995.
  
  
• Congalton, David. Three Dogs, Two Cats: One Journey Through Multiple Pet Loss. New Sage Press, 2000. 176 p. ISBN: 0939165376.
  
  
• Euthanasia of the companion animal : the impact on pet owners, veterinarians, and society. Charles Press, 1988. 267p. Call # 179.3 EU84
  
  
• Harris, Eleanor L. Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide. Llewellyn Publications. 1997.
  
  
• Johnston, Lynn. Remembering Farley. Andrews and McMeel, 1996. 192 p. ISBN: 0836213092.
  This is a compilation from the comic strip "For Better or For Worse" by Lynn Johnston. From the author, "Because so many people requested a 'Farley' retrospective, we have put together this collection and have included a few quotes from the many letters we have received." Particularly geared toward children.
  
  
• Lagoni, Laurel. The practical guide to client grief : support techniques for 15 common situations. AAHA Press, 1997. 68p. Call # 636.0890696 L137p
  
  
• Lagoni,  Laurel S., Carolyn Butler, Suzanne Hetts, eds. The Human-Animal Bond & Grief. Harcourt Health Sciences Group, 1994. 496 p. ISBN: 0721645771. Call # 636.0896019 L137H
  
  
• Lemieux, Christina M. Coping With the Loss of a Pet : A Gentle Guide for All Who Love a Pet. Wallace R. Clark Co., 1992, 1989. 60 p. ISBN: 0962215813. Call # 636.0887 L543C1992
  
  
• The Loss of a Pet. Howell Book House, Wallace, Ph.D. Sife, 1993.
  
  
• Milani, Myrna and Jerry Dorsman. Preparing for the Loss of Your Pet: Saying Goodbye with Love, Dignity, and Peace of Mind. 1st ed. Prima Communications, 1999. 377 p. ISBN: 0761516484.
  
  
• Muns, Margaret. Grief and Pet Loss . Electronic reprint. Pet Loss Grief Support.
  
  
• Nieburg, Herbert A. and Fischer, Arlene. Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults & Children. Harper Perennial Library, 1996. Call # 155.937 N551P
  
  
• Pet Loss and Human Bereavement. Iowa State University Press, 1984. 198p. Call # 155.937 P44
  
  
• Ross, Cheri Barton and Jane B. Sorenson. Pet Loss and Human Emotion. 1st ed. Hemisphere Pubishing, 2007. 164 p. ISBN: 1560326522. Call # 155.937 B285p2007
  
  
• Rylant, Cynthia. Dog Heaven. Blue Sky Press, 1995. ISBN: 0590417010. Call # Q. 155.937 R983d
  Particularly geared toward children
  
  
• Siebert, Charles. Angus: A Memoir. New York, Crown Publishers, 2000. ISBN 0-609-60494-5
  Angus, a Jack Russell terrier, severely injured after an encounter with coyotes, lies at the edge of the field just in view of the cottage where his masters live. Hearing his masters' voices calling for him far and near, Angus recalls his life on a farm in Devon, and in cities of London and Boston. Angus speaks for all dogs left at home when he says: "Have you ever crept to the back of a just-closed door, pressed your nose to its base and sniffed, with all your heart, for some clue of when it might open again?" This memoir in a voice of a dog at the threshold of life and death touches every dog owner's heart and gives a special insight into the dog-human relationship.
  
  
• Sife, Wallace. The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process when a Pet Dies. Rev. and expand. ed. Howell Books, 1998. 209 p. ISBN: 0876051972.
  
  
• Smith, Kimberly, ed. Healing the Pain of Pet Loss: Letter in Memoriam. 1st ed. Charles Press Publishers, 1997. 1990 p. ISBN: 0914783793.
  
  
• Stern, Michael and Susan Cropper. Loving and Losing a Pet: A Psychologist and a Veterinarian Share Their Wisdom.1st ed. Jason Aronson Publishers, 1998. 210 p. ISBN: 0765701162.
  
  
• Stewart, Mary F. Companion Animal Death: A Practical & Comprehensive Guide for Veterinary Practice. Butterworth-Heinemann, 1999. 188 p. ISBN: 0750640766.
  
  
• Stuparyk, Emily M. When Only the Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss. Baker & Taylor Books, 1999. ISBN: 0968454208.
  
  
• Walker, Kaetheryn. The Heart That is Loved Never Forgets: Recovering from Loss: When Humans & Animals Loose Their Companions. Inner Traditions International, 1998. 176 p. ISBN: 089281702X.
  
  
• Williams, Ed, ed. Healing and Inspirational Poetry Collection . Pet Loss Grief Support.

• Fuess, Theresa. Tears Fill the Void after the Death of a Pet. CEPS/Veterinary Extension Pet Column. October 6, 1997.
  
  
• Probst, Sarah. Explaining Pet Death to Children. CEPS/Veterinary Extension Pet Column. July 13, 1998.
  
  
• Probst, Sarah. Facing Pet Euthanasia. CEPS/Veterinary Extension Pet Column. August 31, 1998.
  
  
• Probst, Sarah. Pet's Death is a Family Affair. CEPS/Veterinary Extension Pet Column. November 1, 1999.

• Allen, Moira Anderson. Ten Tips on Coping with Pet Loss . [The Author], c1999.

        This brochure is available in print, or, free to the public, online. It is also distributed in Adobe Acrobat format via e-mail.

• American Animal Hospital Association. The Loss of Your Pet. The Association, 1989. 43:14 minutes.
  
  
• American Animal Hospital Association. Understanding Client Pet Loss. The Association, 1989. 47 minutes.

• Muns, Margaret. Grief and Pet Loss . Electronic reprint. Pet Loss Grief Support.
  
  
• Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement.
  
  
• C.A.R.E. Helpline - the Companion Animal Related Emotions Helpline in association with the UIUC College of Veterinary Medicine.
  
  
• Pet Loss. AVMA (American Veterinary Medicine Association) Network.
  
  
• Pet Loss and Bereavement. Delta Society. Includes a bibliography, as well as links to related websites, hotlines, support groups, etc.
  
  
• Pet Loss Grief Support Website.
  
  
• Pet Loss Support Page. This site includes state-by-state directories for telephone hotlines and counseling services, associations, pet cemeteries, and other related resources.