We have compiled for you a listing of books that deal with animals, grieving and helping ourselves and others understand and cope with death. We trust you will find them informative, of comfort, and some - inspirational. Also listed are some of AGLR's most highly recommended books. If you have a book that is a personal favorite and would like us to add it to this list, please email us at info@aglr.org with the details and we will try to get it added.

BOOKS

The Loss of a Pet Wallace Sife

The Rainbow Bridge: Pet Loss Is Heaven's Gain Niki Behrikis Shanahan

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

Saying Goodbye you Your Angel Animals: Finding Comfort after Losing Your Pet Allan Anderson and Linda Anderson

·         Good Grief: Finding Peace After Pet Loss: Personal and Professional Insights on the Animal Lover's Unique Grieving Process Sid Korpi

·         Blessing the Bridge: What Animals Teach Us About Death, Dying, and Beyond Rita M. Reynolds

·         When Your Pet Outlives You: Protecting Animal Companions After You Die David Congalton

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

·         A Snowflake in My Hand Samantha Mooney

·         Saying Good-Bye to the Pet You Love Lorri A. Greene, P.H.D. & Jacquelyn Landis

·         Cat Heaven Cynthia Rylant

·         Dog Heaven Cynthia Rylant

·         Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates Gary Kurz

·         Coping With the Loss of a Pet C. Lemieux

·         Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet Moira K. Anderson

·         he Final Farewell; Preparing for and Mourning the Loss of Your Pet Marty Tousley, Katherine Heuerman

·         For Every Dog an Angel: The Forever Dog Christine Davis

·         Forever Friends: Resolving Grief After the Loss of a Beloved Animal Joan Coleman

·         The Human-Animal Bond and Grief Laurel S. Lagoni, Carolyn Butler, and Suzanne Hetts

·         When Your Pet Dies Diane Pomerance

·         It's Okay To Cry Maria L. Quintana, et al.

·         Loving and Losing a Pet : A Psychologist and a Veterinarian Share Their Wisdom Michael Stern, Susan Cropper

·         Pet Loss and Human Bereavement William J. Kay, et al.

·         Surviving the Heartbreak of Choosing Death for Your Pet Linda Mary Peterson

·         When Only the Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss Emily Margaret Stuparyk.

·         The Souls of Animals Gary Kowalski, Art Wolfe (Photographer), Tom Regan

·         Coping With Sorrow On The Loss Of Your Pet Moira Anderson

FOR CHILDREN

·         Children and Pet Loss: A Guide for Helping Marty Tousley

·         Remembering Candy: Helping your child cope with the loss of their own pet Rob van der Gulik, Xanthe van der Gulik and Quinn van der Gulik

·         Pet Loss and Children: Establishing a Health Foundation Cheri Barton Ross

·         Saying Goodbye to Your Pet: Children Can Learn to Cope with Pet Loss Marge Eaton Heegaard

·         Pet Loss : A Thoughtful Guide for Adults & Children Herbert A. Nieburg, et al.

·         Children and Pets Loss, A Guide for Helping Marty Tousley

AUDIO

These tapes are by Penelope Smith:
(to order call l-800-356-9315)

·         Animal Death- A spiritual journey ISBN 0-936552-09-3

·         How to communicate with animals-the steps ISBN 0-936552-04-2

·         Animal intelligence and awareness ISBN 0-936552-05-0

·         Understanding animal's viewpoints ISBN 0-936552-9

·         Healing and Counseling with animals ISBN 0-936552-07-7