Books on Animal and Pet Euthanasia and Pet Hospice

“People who really appreciated animals always asked their names.” –Lilian Jackson Braun, author of “The Cat Who” book series.

1) Always in My Heart: Coping Creatively with Pet Loss - Rob Gierka and Karen Duke

2) Children and Pets - Grief Resources from Lap of Love (Scroll down linked page to "Children and Pet Loss".)

3) Facing Farewell: Making the Decision to Euthanize Your Pet - Julie Reck, DVM

4) Ebook: Facing Farewell - Making the Decision to Euthanize Your Pet - Julie Reck, J. DVM

5) Final Farewell, The: Preparing for and Mourning the Loss of Your Pet - Marty Tousley, RN and Katherine Heuerman - Our Pals Publishing Company

6) Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss: An Animal Lover's Guide to Grief by Anne Marie Farage-Smith, LMHC

7) Just an Animal: Reflections on the Human-Animal Bond and Western Culture - Rob Gierka and Karen Duke

8) Last Walk, The - Jessica Pierce (Scroll down linked page for 2014 edition without preview.)

9) Pet Loss and Children: Establishing a Healthy Foundation - Cheri Barton Ross

10) Pet Loss Suggested Reading List from Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center (Scroll down to list.)

11) Pet Parents: A Journey Through Unconditional Love and Grief - Colleen Ellis of the Two Hearts Pet Loss Center

12) Sacred Sendoffs: An Animal Chaplain’s Advice For Surviving Animal Loss, Making Life Meaningful & Healing the Planet, by Sarah A. Bowen

13) 30 Day Guide to Healing From the Loss of Your Pet, A - Gael J.Ross - Broken Heart Press

14) When Shiner Died: A Children's Book about Pet Loss - Rebecca S. Hauder, Maggie Roxanne Hauder, Luke Zamzow Hauder

15) When You Have to Say Goodbye: Loving and Letting Go of Your Pet - Monica Mansfield

16) When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing - Alan D. Wolfelt PhD of the Center for Loss and Life Transition

17) When Your Pet Dies: A Healing Handbook for Kids - Victoria Ryan

The books below were intended for professionals.

18) Blue Juice: Euthanasia in Veterinary Medicine - Patricia Morris

19) Hospice and Palliative Care for Companion Animals: Principles and Practice - Amir Shanan, Tamara Shearer, Jessica Pierce 

20) In-Home Pet Euthanasia Techniques: The Veterinarian's Guide to Helping Families and Their Pets Say Goodbye in the Comfort of Home - Kathleen A. Cooney, DVM 

If you know of any other good books on this topic, please feel free to share them below or on our Message Board. Thanks!