Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die

In this invaluable guide and touchstone, New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz addresses the difficult but necessary topic of saying goodbye to a beloved pet. Drawing on personal experiences, stories from fellow pet owners, and philosophical reflections, Katz provides support for those in mourning. By allowing ourselves to grieve honestly and openly, he posits, we can in time celebrate the dogs, cats, and other creatures that have so enriched us. Katz compels us to consider if we gave our pets good lives, if we were their advocates in times of need, and if we used our best judgments in the end. In dealing with these issues, we can alleviate guilt, let go, and help others who are undergoing similar passages. By honoring the animals that have graced our lives, we reveal their truly timeless gifts: unwavering companionship and undying love.

With a brand-new Foreword by the author 

• Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet
• Cold Noses At The Pearly Gates: A Book of Hope for Those Who Have Lost a Pet
• The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups
• Heart Dog: Surviving the Loss of Your Canine Soul Mate
• I Will See You in Heaven
• When Your Pet Dies: A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing
• The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies
• Signs From Pets In The Afterlife
• Saving Simon: How a Rescue Donkey Taught Me the Meaning of Compassion
• The Second-Chance Dog: A Love Story