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Grief support and resources
Grief and support resources
It’s normal to feel a lot of different emotions when we say goodbye to our beloved companion. Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed, and unsure who or where to turn to for help.
We’ve created a list of some helpful resources to support you on your journey of loss and grief, and find meaning in your loss.
Books
It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand by Megan Devine
Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler
Bill at Rainbow Bridge by Dan Carrison
Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates by Gary Kurz
Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira Anderson Allen
Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die by Jon Katz
Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet by Gary Kowalski
What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That’s Beautiful Again by Lisa TerKeurst
Tuesdays with Morrie: 20th Anniversary Edition by Mitch Album
Online resources and services
Books for children on grief and loss
Lifetimes: A Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children by Bryan Melanie
Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids by Alan Wolfeldt
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf by Leo Buscaglia
Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss by Pat Schwiebert, Chuck DeKlyen and Taylor Bills
Everywhere Still: A Book About Loss, Grief and the Way Love Continues by M.H. Clark
Books for children on companion animal loss
The Rainbow Bridge by Adrian Raeside
When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst
Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
Cat Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm
Saying Goodbye to Lulu by Corinne Demas
Goodbye Mousie by Robbie Harris
Badger’s Parting Gifts by Susan Farley
A Dog Like Jack by DyAnne DiSalvo
For Every Cat an Angel by Christine Davis
For every Dog an Angel by Christine Davis
Dribbles by Connie Hackers
Disclaimer: Mulberry Lane is not affiliated with any of these organizations, associations or authors. You understand that any mention of any suggestion, or recommendation on or through this website, is to be taken at your own risk, with no liability on Mulberry Lane.
Grief and loss
All losses are painful and personal. We want to normalize grief related to companion animals.
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Your meaningful goodbye
Create a meaningful goodbye to celebrate, and honour, your beloved companion animal’s life — your way.
