Bibliography
Several of the resources listed in this bibliography are now available through the Delta Society Bookstore, in association with Amazon.com and Dogwise.
Adults
Grieving the Death of a Pet, by Betty J. Carmack.
Anderson, Moira. Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet. 2nd Edition. Alpine Publications, Loveland, CO [(800) 777-7257], 1994. 184 pgs. (Available from Dogwise.)
Antinori, D. Journey Through Pet Loss. Yoko spirit Publications, Basking Ridge, NJ, 1998, (Audiotape)
Gustafson, Mickie. Losing Your Dog: Coping with Grief When Your Pet Dies. Bergh Publishing, NY, 1991
Kosins, Martin Scot. Maya's First Rose, Diary of a Very Special Love. Open Sky Books, Royal Oak, MI, 1992. 104 pgs. (dogs) (Available from Amazon.com.)
Lee, Laura and Martyn. Absent Friend. Bucks, England, Henston Ltd, 1992. 141pgs.
Montgomery, Mary & Herb. A Final Act of Caring. Montgomery Press, P.O. Box 24124, Minneapolis, MN 55424, 1993. 32 pgs. (Available from Dogwise.)
Montgomery, Mary & Herb. Good-Bye My Friend. Montgomery Press, P.O. Box 24124, Minneapolis, MN 55424, 1993. 31pgs. (Available from Dogwise.)
Peterson, Linda. Surviving the Heartbreak of Chossing Death for Your Pet. Greentree Publishing, West Chester, PA, 1997. 160 pgs. (610) 399-3168. (Available from Amazon.com.)
Quackenbush, Jamie. When Your Pet Dies: How to Cope with Your Feelings. Pocket Books, N.Y., N.Y., 1985. 223 pgs.
Stuparyk, Emily Margaret. When Only the Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss. Hushion House, 2000. 205 pgs. (Available from Amazon.com.)
Tousley, Marty. Children and Pets Loss, A Guide for Helping. Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ, 1996. 19 pgs. (602) 258-3306. (Available from Dogwise.)
Brown, Margaret. The Dead Bird. Harper Collins, 1983. 4-7 yrs.
Carrick, Carol. The Accident. Seabury Press, Milwaukee, WI, 1978. 4-7 yrs. (dogs)
Cohen, Miriam. Jim's Dog Muffins. Greenwillow Books, N.Y., N.Y., 1984. 5-8 yrs.
Dalpra-Berman, Gina. Remembering Pets, A Book for Children Who Have Lost a Special Friend. San Francisco, CA, Robert D. Reed Publishers, 2001. Unpaged. (Available through Amazon.com)
Davis, Christine. For Every Dog an Angel: The Forever Dog. Portland, OR: Lighthearted Press, 1997. 4 yrs. to adult. (Available through Amazon.com.)
Disalvo-Ryan, Dyanne. A Dog Like Jack. NY, NY: Holiday House, 1999. Unpaged. 4 to 8 yrs. (Available through Amazon.com.)
Graeber, Charlotte. Mustard. Macmillan, N.Y., N.Y. 1982. 7-11 yrs.(cats)
Morehead, Debbie. A Special Place for Charlee - A Child's Companion Through Pet Loss. Broomfield, CO: Partners in Publishing, 1996. Unpaged. 3 to 6 yrs. (Available from Amazon.com).
Rogers, Fred. When a Pet Dies. G.P. Putnam's Sons, N.Y., N.Y., 1988. unpaged. (Available through Amazon.com.)
Rylant, Cynthia. Dog Heaven. NY, NY: Scholastic, 1995. 32 pgs. 4 to 8 yrs. (Available through Amazon.com.)
Rylant, Cynthia. Cat Heaven. NY, NY: Scholastic, 1997. 40 pgs. 4 to 8 yrs. (Available through Amazon.com.)
Tousley, M. Children and Pets Loss, A Guide for Helping. Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Scottsdale, AZ, 1996.
Viorst, Judith. The Tenth Good Thing About Barney. NY, NY: Macmillan, 1971. 24 pgs. (Ages 4 to 8). Also available in Paperback. (Available from Amazon.com).
Wilhelm, H. I'll Aways Love You. NY, NY: Crown Publishing Group, 1985. unpaged. 4 to 8 yrs. Also available in Paperback and School and Library Binding editions. (Available through Amazon.com.)
Families
Parker, Marjorie Blain, Jasper's Day, Kids Can Press, Ltd, Tonawanda, NY, 2002. (unpaged) (dogs) (Available from Dogwise.com, Amazon.com)
Brackenridge, Sandra. Because of Flowers and Dancers. Veterinary Practice Publishing Co., Santa Barbara, CA, 1994
Britton, William. William N. Britton's The Legend of Rainbow Bridge. Savanah Publishing, 8089 Iowa Gulch Rd., Morrison, CO 80465, unpaged.
Church, Julie Adams. Joy in a Wooly Coat. H.J. Kramer, Inc., Tiburon, CA, 1988. 142 pgs. (dogs)
Coleman, Joan. Forever Friends: Resolving Grief After the Loss of a Beloved Animal. J.C. Tara Enterprises. Inc. 3230 E. Flamingo Rd. Ste. 276, Las Vegas, NV 89121, (800) 438-8813. 128 pgs. (Available from Dogwise.)
Foster-Morgan, Kathleen. Sunflower Mountain. Sunflower Publications, 211 Victor Ave., Toronto, M4K 1B3, Canada, (613) 476-1128, 1995. 32 pgs.
Hunt, Laurel E. (editor). Angel Pawprints, Reflections on Loving and Losing a Canine Companion. An Anthology of Pet Memorials. Darrowby Press, Pasadena, CA. 1998. 170 pgs. (Available from Amazon.com.)
Mooney, Samantha. A Snowflake in My Hand. Delacorte, N.Y., N.Y., 1983, 151 pgs 10-Adult.
Nieburg, Herbert. Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children. Harper & Row, N.Y., N.Y., 1982. 155 pgs.. Includes bibliography and index. 10-Adult. (Available from Dogwise.)
Potter, J.W., Sr. & Koss, George J. Death of a Pet, Answers to Questions for Children and Animal Lovers of All Ages. Guideline Publications, P.O. Box 245, Stamford, NY 12167, (800) 552-1076, 1991. 24 pgs.
Sibbitt, Sally. "Oh, Where Has My Pet Gone?", A Pet Loss Memory Book, Ages 3-103. B. Libby Press, 1426 Holdridge Circle, Wayzata, MN 55391, (612) 476-4932, 1991. unpaged.
Viorst, Judith. The Tenth Good Thing About Barney. Macmillan, N.Y., N.Y., 1971. 24 pgs. (cats) (Available from Amazon.com.)
Wilhelm, H. I'll Aways Love You. Crown Publishing Group, N.Y, N.Y. 1985. unpaged. (dogs)
Professionals
American Animal Hospital Association. Pet Loss and Bereavement. American Animal Hospital Association, Accounts Receivable Dept., Denver, CO 80256-0066, 1989. (3 videocassettes)
Douglas, Charlene. How to Start a Pet Loss Support Group. People-Pet Partnership, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-7010, (509) 335-1303. 25 pgs.
Lagoni, Laurel S; Butler, Carolyn, Hetts, Suzanne. The Human-Animal Bond and Grief. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA, 1994. 464 pgs. (Available from Dogwise.)
Stewart, MF. Companion Animal Death. Butterworth-Heinemann, Woburn, MA, 1999.
- Directory of Pet Loss Resources
- A list of pet loss counselors, telephone hotlines, and support groups throughout the U.S.
This bibliography is formerly part of catalog item PET400. Other parts of PET400 are available: Healthy Reasons to Have a Pet and and Key References on Human-Animal Interactions for Children.
