The Loss of a Pet

The Loss of a Pet
by Wallace Sife

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Author: Wallace Sife
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-11-07
ISBN: 0764579304
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Howell Book House

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Book Review: This book works well in combination with APLB on-line support
Summary: 5 Stars

As a Pet Loss Bereavement Therapist and active volunteer and member of Dr. Wallace Sife's "Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement" [...],for the past 8 years, I highly recommend his book as I truly feel his book "The Loss of a Pet", now in its third expanded edition, offers the clearest, most practical and detailed analysis of the grief process; chock full of good advice, coping strategies, resources and insights.
Dr. Sife has been a pioneer and well respected leading authority in de-stigmatitizing the field of petloss bereavement and his book has been considered the gold standard for educating animal professionals and now being used in veterinary schools and other colleges to teach professional sensitivity to the area of depression symptoms during petloss.
People grieve in all different ways and yes, though there ARE other helpful books out there that focus more on fluffy-warm comforting anecdotes, poems, prayers, stories,etc., his book gives you the facts on what one experiences and how to cope. Buy one of each kind if you want to want a touchy-feely shoulder-to-cry on book (hey, that's okay too...)and his reality-practical book.I would encourage those who read the book to do so in conjunction with visiting the APLB website and visit the chatrooms-there are now 5 weekly professional free chatrooms run by trained volunteer staff in addition to Dr. Sife, counselor directories listed State by State for personal help; over 400,000 visitors have logged on the website and Dr. Sife has assisted over 21,000 people through his grief work- APLB is the most comprehensive website and resource clearinghouse on pet loss of its kind. Members also have access to informative quarterly newsletters.
The negative comments from the reviewer below about Dr. Sife's approach, attitude and style are highly unfair. Please don't diss this highly acclaimed work and the man behind it; and take the time to check out the book yourself. I have worked closely with Dr. Sife and he is a compassionate man who has dedicated an incredible amount of his time and energy in networking and bringing this important work to the forefront nationally and internationally and has been very genuine in helping many without any compensation. He has brought high levels of professionalism to the standards of pet bereavement counseling, education, training and mentoring. Buy this book and share it with others; I highly recommend this book as a resource to have on your book shelf.

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Summary of The Loss of a Pet

Understanding helps heal the hurt when you lose a pet

A cherished pet gives you boundless, unconditional love and occupies a special place in your routine, your home, and your heart. When your pet dies, that warm, special place becomes a sad, empty space. This book helps you understand:
* The grieving process, including typical stages of grief and techniques for coping
* Grieving for a missing pet, one you had to give up because of a change in life situation, and other difficult circumstances
* Children and the death of a pet
* Euthanasia, including important considerations
* Religion and the death of a pet, with articles by various religious leaders
* Aftercare facilities, including an extensive index of pet cemeteries, crematories, and memorial gardens

The Loss of a Pet, Third Edition has new expanded information, is filled with practical suggestions, resources, and most importantly, compassion and understanding. This important book helps you cope and reassures you that you are not alone.

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