Books
Angel Pawprints: Reflections on Loving and Losing a Canine Companion
This poignant collection of poetry and stories by writers both famous and unknown provides comfort and healing for anyone experiencing the grief of losing a beloved dog. Written from the early 1800s to the present, these verses and stories form a timeless tribute to the special place of dogs in our lives and validate the pain experienced when they are gone. By allowing the expression of grief, this book facilitates the healing process.
- Includes classic and contemporary pet memorials and tributes compiled in one volume for the first time.
- Memorable selections by Rudyard Kipling, Eugene O’Neill, James Thurber, and many others.
- Illustrated with over sixty rare vintage photographs of beloved dogs.
- An essential resource for veterinarians, bereavement counselors, pet loss support groups, and pet owners.
- A thoughtful gift and heartwarming book for anyone who has ever loved a dog.
Hyperion, 2000. 176 pages (hardback).
Darrowby Press, 1998. 170 pages (paperback).
Available from Amazon.com or used booksellers.
Angel Whiskers: Reflections on Loving and Losing a Feline Companion
Anyone who has ever loved a cat knows the pleasure and comfort they bring, and the deep sorrow brought on by their passing. This tribute to cats past and present includes classic poetry and essays by authors both famous and unknown, as well as vintage photographs.
- Timeless words and photos validate feelings of grief while celebrating the many qualities that make cats special.
- Illustrated with rare vintage photographs showing cats both mischievous and playful, and cradled in the arms of loving owners.
- Selections by Cleveland Amory, Thomas Hardy, Clement Wood, and Louisa May Alcott compiled for the first time in tribute to their cats.
- A welcome resource for feline enthusiasts as well as veterinarians and pet loss support groups.
Hachette Books, 2001. 176 pages. Available from Amazon.com or other booksellers.
