Losing My Best Friend: Thoughtful support for those affected by dog bereavement or pet loss

Bought this after loosing my 13 year old border collie a few months ago. It was lovely to read and yes it made me cry more than once. However it was helpful to understand its normal to have all sorts of emotions and that everyone is different . Definitely recommend to anyone who has lost their companion recently.

Anyone buying or thinking of buying this book is probably going through an incredibly difficult and heartbreaking time, or knows someone who is. And for that I am so so sorry. This journey of grief we inevitably have to take can be an incredibly lonely and isolating one, even if you have the support of others.It’s been less than a month since I lost my once in a lifetime dog Betty, a rescue terrier who was 17-18 when she passed and I’d had her nearly 14 years. She made me laugh every single day and I will miss her forever. I’ve read this wonderful book twice already and will no doubt read it again several times. Like me you will probably cry so much sometimes you won’t be able to see the words. Knowing someone has been through such a profound loss and understands is a huge comfort. Jeannie the author writes so beautifully and from the heart, to read hers and the other contributors’ words and know you’re not alone feeling like this helps so much and I’m so grateful to them for that.It’s like having a friend walking this horrible, painful path with you and holding your hand every step of the way.

Thankyou for writing this book. I live in Sydney Australia & I lost my shihtzu Rosie after nearly 12 years together to cancer in January 2021. It was love at first sight for us and we had an incredible bond, so to lose her has gutted me in a way I've never experienced. My grief was such I needed help and I came across this magnificent book. I have ridden an emotional roller-coaster throughout this book, it's almost like you were here with me, the tears started almost straight away with the letter from Herbie to Jeannie and it has taken me a while to finish it because it is so moving and spot on in helping one grieve over the loss of my beautiful girl. Jeannie takes you on a journey that can only help those of us grieving the loss of our dog. The author comes across as a beautiful kind human being who's loss of her dog Herbie shattered her to her core, no different to me and others. Your book has helped me immeasurably and for that I will be eternally grateful so thankyou I hope you have found peace with your loss and in this horrid covid world stay safe.

Having very recently said goodbye to our beautiful little boy Ralph last week I have been overcome with grief. After reading countless websites about the grief process following pet loss I kept coming across this book title and thought why not, it can’t hurt to read, nothing can cause any more pain than I am feeling right now. It was as though the book was written for me. It resonated with every thought and feeling I am currently experiencing and I took great comfort in that. As the author says, this book in no way is going to take your pain away. I’m sure nothing can. It did however give my feelings validation. Just knowing that others are going through or have gone through the same experiences was cathartic to me. I miss my Ralph each and every single moment I am awake. I’m currently taking things minute by minute and I’m sure I’ll mourn his loss for the rest of my life, but just knowing that there is an end to this feeling of total despair is warming. The waves are crashing over me but I know they will get smaller as time goes by. Thank you for a lovely read!

A month ago I lost my beautiful 17yo spaniel, Poppy, and I was overwhelmed with my feelings of grief. I knew losing her would be awful, but it was worse than I could have imagined. I find great comfort in reading and so searched for a book that might help me and this was perfect. So beautifully written, and addresses every aspect of my feelings. I am so sorry that the author had to experience such pain to write it so I am so pleased she shared it with us. It is a joy to read and I am so glad I did. Rest in peace my lovely girl and thank you Jeannie for helping me.