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) Blue Juice: Euthanasia in Veterinary Medicine - Patricia Morris

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

3) Children and Pet Loss: A Guide for Helping - Marty Tousley, RN - Our Pals Publishing Company in association with The Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Inc., Phoenix, AZ

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

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

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

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

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

9) Pet Loss Suggested Reading List from Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center

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

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

12) 30 Day Guide to Healing From the Loss of Your Pet, A - Gael J.Ross - Broken Heart Press

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

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

The books below consist of technical material and were written for professionals.

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

16) 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 

17) Ebook; 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 

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