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April Cotton Dyck is a pet owner who loves and treats her many pets as family members. She wrote a useful book, whether you are a pet owner or know someone who treats their pets as “family”.

The death of a pet can cause deep feelings of sorrow, guilt and loneliness for adults and families. This book gives encouraging methods for helping the whole family, children and seniors included, to prepare, cope and heal at the death of their animal friend.

This book defines the stages of grieving, what you can expect to feel when you lose your pet through old age, illness, sudden accident or euthanasia.

Practical information on creating ceremonies to honor the deceased pet, examples of eulogies, funeral services for pets and condolence letters.