Do Pets Go To Heaven?  Now There is Evidence You Can Believe In
by Dennis Callen, Fenton, MI:  Miracle Life Publishing Company, 2006,
ISBN 0975387626

This little book answers the question that multitudes have asked, “What happens to my pet when it dies?”  The book was written for people who are not necessarily religious but still have some kind of belief in God. It was written in storybook form to give hope to everyone who loves animals.  The author tells his story along with the story of the creation of animals, their redemption, and why they will go to Heaven along with their people.  Dennis Callen presents what he perceives as biblical proof of animals surviving death and proceeding to the afterlife that will satisfy even the most ardent biblical scholar.

Website: http://www.dopetsgotoheaven.com

If you encounter difficulty accessing this website, please contact the author/publisher at dmcallen2@earthlink.net

All of the books listed below by Mary and Herb Montgomery are available free of charge to pet parents through The Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets, although donations are always welcome to cover shipping and handling costs.  Requests for books should be sent to info@pethospice.org

Your Aging Pet: Making the Senior Years Healthy and Rewarding
by Mary and Herb Montgomery, Illustrated by Judy King, Minneapolis, MN: Montgomery Press, 1997, ISBN 1-879779-04-8

This book is for those who love their aging animals and want to provide a high quality of life for as long as possible. It works especially well when presented as part of a geriatric assessment on the part of veterinarians. It also reminds people of their vet’s recommendations regarding care of teeth, proper nutrition and planning ahead for the eventual end of life. Furthermore, it includes an “At-Home Checklist” to help people know what to look for between regular checkups. Dr. Tina Ellenbogen, Advisory Board Member of The NHFP, provided professional input for this book.

A Final Act of Caring: Ending the Life of an Animal Friend
by Mary and Herb Montgomery, Illustrated by Judy J. King, Minneapolis, MN: Montgomery Press, 1993, ISBN 1-879779-02-1

This book is for those who are facing the question of whether and/or when to euthanize. This difficult-to-face topic can be so stressful that people forget much of their vet’s guidance and need something to refer to at home. It gently presents information regarding what is involved in euthanasia, encourages people to get all the medical facts from their vet and review their options, and points out how it is up to the individual to make the final decision. It works especially well when presented by veterinarians who have already discussed the euthanasia option with their clients. Dr. Tina Ellenbogen, Advisory Board Member of The NHFP, provided professional input for this book.

Good-bye, My Friend: Grieving the Loss of a Pet
by Mary and Herb Montgomery, Illustrated by Madeline Berglund, Minneapolis, MN: Montgomery Press, 1999, ISBN 1-879779-00-5

This book comforts those who are grieving by acknowledging the need as well as the right to grieve the loss of a pet and by explaining the grieving process and suggesting outlets for grief. It is helpful because people reread sections of the book again and again. It works especially well when the veterinarian fills in and signs the dedication page for the client, and because it is also an ongoing reminder of the veterinary staff’s care and compassion.

Forever in My Heart:  Remembering My Pet’s Life
(A fill-in book for Adults)
by Mary and Herb Montgomery, Minneapolis, MN:  Montgomery Press, 2000, ISBN 1-879779-07-2

This book is a gentle guide for looking back at a pet’s life from the joyful beginning to the sad farewell and to all that lay in between. When finished it becomes a treasury of memories to live on in the heart.

I Remember:  A Book about My Special Pet
(A fill-in book for Children)
by Mary and Herb Montgomery, Minneapolis, MN:  Montgomery Press, 2000, ISBN 1-879779-06-4

To grieve well is to remember well. This book provides space for photos, drawings and written memories. When completed it becomes a cherished record of a child's life shared with a special animal.

AUDIOCASSETTES

Journey Through Pet Loss
by Deborah Antinori, MA, RDT, NCC; ISBN 0-966884-81-7

Journey Through Pet Loss is a soulful outreach to those who lose an animal companion through death or other circumstances. Deborah Antinori has woven a tapestry of personal and therapeutic elements throughout this audio book creating an artful balance between helpful suggestions from her professional experience as a therapist and pet loss counselor, and her personal experience as a pet owner.  A 28-page Pet Loss Resource booklet accompanies the audiobook.

This audiobook won YokoSpirit Publications the 1999 Audie Award in the Best New Publisher category from the Audio Publishers Association at the 1999 BookExpo in Los Angeles.  The Revised Edition 2000 of Journey Through Pet Loss was released at BookExpo in Chicago, June 2-4, 2000, with two very successful signings.

Website: http://www.petlossaudio.com

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