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Readings
During this time of grief...
...may it comfort you to know that we understand your sorrow and offer our most sincere condolences.
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Children's Books
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- Fred Rogers, "When a Pet Dies" G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1988
- Joy Johnson, "Remember Rafferty", Centering Corporation, 1531 N. Saddle Creek Road, Omaha, NE 68104
- Judith Viorst, "The Tenth Good Thing About Barney", New York: Atheneum, 1971
- E. B. White, "Charlotte's Web", New York: Harper & Row, 1952
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S. Sibbett, "Oh, Where Has My Pet Gone?", Libby Press, 1426 Holdridge Circle, Wayzata, MN 05319 (This is a pet loss memory book)
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| Books for Adults: |
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Herbert Nieberg and Arlene Fisher, "Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children", New York: Harper & Row, 1982
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Christine Adamec, "When Your Pet Dies, Dealing with Grief and Helping Your Children Cope", New York" Berkeley, 1996
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Laurel Lagoni, M. S., Carolyn Butler, M. S. and Suzzanne Hetts, Ph.D., "The Human-Animal Bond and Grief", W. B. Saunders Co., 1994
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Mary and Herb Montgomery, "Goodbye My Friend: Grieving The Loss of a Pet", Minneapolis: Montgomery Press 1991
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The Rainbow Bridge |
There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.
There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!
You have been aseen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in our arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again and again and agin, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.
-Authur Unknown -
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Compassion,
Dignity, and Service
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