Loyal and fun, dogs give us companionship and unconditional love. They motivate us, bring us together and teach us about life and death. Each has a unique personality.

The bonds we build over years of living together are strong. They are part of the family, and we miss them when they are gone.
 
Anyone who has loved and lost a dog knows that the grief that follows can be powerful.

For many people, their closest companion is gone. Their daily routine has changed; the house is suddenly silent. There is no exuberant greeting at the door. Evening walks and play dates with friends and their dogs fade away.

The loss of a beloved dog is an experience shared by many.

A Dog to Remember is a new gift book that reflects on life with a dog and how memories of good times together will last forever. It is designed as a remembrance to help lift the spirits of the recipient, and to acknowledge the depth of their loss.

The 54-page illustrated book, published by Evergreen Bay Publishing, includes a page to personalize the book by writing the name of the dog being recognized.

Inspiration for the book came from the loss of the author's dog, Bailey, in 2008. Surprisingly long-lasting grief followed, and the kind words, deeds and notes of support from others helped to alleviate the pain.

“The Loss of a Pet,” by Wallace Sife is one of the books that was especially helpful during that time.

Sife writes, “We get much love and delight from them in life, and we grieve deeply for them when they die. Because of the unique enhancement they provide in our lives, they become a treasured part of us, forever.”

He continues, “We have to learn to cope with the physical breaking of the bond. After the initial stages of mourning, we come to realize that the deeply personal spiritual aspects of the bond still remain unbroken. And because of this we begin to understand that each pet’s spirit is wonderful and symbolic to us.”

When exploring my site, I hope you find information that will be of help in your journey.