Contents
- Cover Image
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Epigraph
- Acknowledgements
- FOREWORD by Victoria M. Nicholls
- INTRODUCTION: What This Book Is About, and Who It Is For
- How the Book Works
- PART ONE: Preparing for Pet Loss
- Chapter 1: Preparing Your Heart and Mind for Loss
- Chapter 2: Talking to Your Vet about Possible End of Life
- Chapter 3: Resources Needed When Preparing for the Loss of a Pet
- Chapter 4: Creating an Advance Plan for Your Pet’s End of Life
- Areas to Consider
- Chapter 5: Considering Euthanasia for Pet Behaviour Problems
- Chapter 6: Finding the Right Time to Say Goodbye
- Chapter 7: Coping with Fears and Emotions
- PART TWO: The Transition
- Chapter 8: Euthanasia
- Chapter 9: Natural Pet Death
- PART THREE: Coping after the Death of Your Beloved Pet
- Chapter 10: Taking Care of Your Pet’s Remains
- Chapter 11: Coping with Loss from Other Types of Separation
- Chapter 12: A Bridging Story
- Chapter 13: Coping with Grief after Pet Loss
- Chapter 14: Guilt in Pet Bereavement
- Chapter 15: Anger in Pet Bereavement
- Chapter 16: Shocking Mental Images
- PART FOUR: Self-Care throughout Pet Loss
- Chapter 17: Taking Care of Yourself during the Grief Process
- Chapter 18: When to Seek Professional Help
- Chapter 19: Setbacks and Preparing for Poignant Dates and Anniversaries
- PART FIVE: Other Aspects of Pet Loss
- Chapter 20: Children and Pet Bereavement
- Chapter 21: Caring for Grieving Animals
- Chapter 22: Phenomena in Pet Bereavement
- Chapter 23: Reflecting on the Qualities of Your Pet
- Chapter 24: Opening Your Heart and Home to Another Pet
- IN CLOSING: Towards Inner Peace and Settlement
- EPILOGUE: Supporting Someone Else through Pet Bereavement
- Resources
- Books
- Websites
- About the Author
- About Inner Traditions • Bear & Company
- Books of Related Interest
- Copyright & Permissions