If you are a longtime pet owner, then you would know the difficulties in overcoming the grief associated with the loss of a pet. Nothing can prepare you beforehand for the loss of a beloved family member, including pets.This helpful book offers practical advice about what to do when your dog passes away, including tips on helping your children or other pets cope with the loss, designing your own ceremony to celebrate your dog's life, and creating memorials. In these pages Jeannie Wycherley has created a loving tribute to Herbie, and delivers support with a light and loving touch that validates what you're going through.