Losing A Pet - A Book of Grief & Recovery: The Pathway to Finding Joy After Pet Loss When You Just Can't Get Over Losing Your Soul Pet

Excellent book, helpful in explaining the different phases of grief. Highly recommend it to others!

This book was so helpful to validating my extreme feelings over the loss of my dog. It also provided powerful (needed) moments of reflection and suggested activities to ease the grief. This book is the quickest and most powerful read I’ve ever experienced - I highly recommend!

My beloved cat companion of 12 years was put down due to very advanced cancer. I found myself feeling guilt and pain from her sufferings. I was supposed to feel better that she does not feel any pain now. Instead, my mind refused to believe that she was not suffering anymore. Also, people around me made it even harder for me. One friend, cat owner herself, stopped seeing me after I tell her, with tears in my eyes, about it. Others started rubbing into my face on FB how happy and healthy their cats are, and made me even more sad about my poor baby passing. Someone decided to bring fostered kittens to the house and asked if I like to adapt? It was cruel as it only made me cry more and feel bad that these kittens, however cute they are, not the baby I lost and cannot replace her! While my companion of 12 years is still dead, and I cannot get her back! I cannot just transfer my affection and love to some new pet, and forget about my sweet dead baby. I do not need to replace her like getting a new toy for my own selfish reason in loneliness. It is not what makes me sad, it is her dieing and suffering that still makes me feel pain. Seeking some support with my grief also did not work. A few support groups or professionals told me coldly that they do not do that anymore. This book is the only thing that helps me to feel better! Here I found other like-minded people who been ln the same situation. Some practical advice and understanding. This is a really helpful book. Thank you for writing it!

Has some good info, basics, not too long of a read . I think it helped my grief

I miss my girls so much, going through the pages of this book certainly helped to understand the pain, and renew hope

This book is a must-have for anyone who is grieving the lost of a pet unexpectedly or is going through a long-goodbye with their beloved pet. I looked through the summaries of other books on Amazon on this subject and came across Emily Newcombe’s book, “Losing A Pet: A Book of Grief & Recovery” and I knew this book was the most interesting one. Besides it comes with a Grief Journal and Audio Meditation Guides. An easy read!!

I appreciate this section..."celebrate the time spent together rather than continuously lamenting the loss." "Avoid self-blame." The stories of other people who lost pets helped to to realize my intense grief was not something I had to question. Others experience it too. It's not "just a dog, get over it." The author validates the series of emotions because these little creatures are in our lives as a family member. It's okay to work through the pain of grief, loss, the void, and maybe when to get a new pet. I appreciate the practical strategies in each chapter and the sources that back up the author's tips on overcoming grief. Even though I am a Christian (not a universalist) I found the applications in this book very applicable to being able to move on. It's been 2 months, it still feels like yesterday sometimes. I still say hello to him, he'll always have a special place in my heart. I can think upon the good times. I lost my beloved Kahlu (13 year old dog) to a sudden trachea collapse. Although I knew he had many health issues, the suddenness and that fact I had to euthanize him unexpectedly was as hard as losing a family member, actually harder. I created a memorial and I also dedicated a freshly created book to his memory. He was so silly, I miss his antics and also his loyalty. Have fun playing ball with grandma, until I see you again little buddy! (I can only hope-who knows for sure, but it's a nice thought.)

It hasn't quite been two weeks since I had to make my final act of love for my boy. The first two days I did nothing but say, "What do I do now?" I know I did the right but it still hurts. I saw this book as a suggestion and ordered it hoping to would help me through the grief. It has. I read a chapter and take a day or two to reflect on what it means and how it fits with me managing him not being here. It's from a person who has been through it. I recommend it if you are experiencing this now.

A manual of empathy, wisdom and actionable advice. I found great comfort while reading this book. It was like there was a complete understanding of the pain and grief I was experiencing. Chapter 6 gives good examples of dealing with being misunderstood by others. I like the ideas of planting a tree and making a scrapbook in a pets memory. Ideas on transitioning back to daily routines and establishing new rituals are very helpful. For anyone who has experienced the loss of a pet, I recommend this book.

Awesome book!

There's nothing more devastating than losing your best friend. This book had some really well explained reasons why its so hard and how to deal with it. Great book for anyone who has lost their pet recently.

I’m 3 1/2 weeks into the loss of my Bella… the grief pain overwhelms me, thinking I’ll never be able to live without her again. This book gave me perspective on how it’s ok to be broken, but also perspective on the healing journey. I highly recommend this book or counselling to help with coping of the loss of your beloved fur baby.