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On Angels Wings ll
Stories About the Passing
Away
of Beloved Animal Companions
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Veterinary Forum Magazine
Sequel
to On Angels Wings.
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Compiled By Alan Blain Cunningham Drawings
by Arianna Alexis & Lisa Hull
Cover Drawing by Arianna Alexis
Copyright - Oct 2004 Soft Cover 204 pg
Many Drawings
List Price $19.95
Agreka Books ISBN 1-888106-65-4 Library of Congress 2004105907
Introduction
About the Author
Table of Contents Rainbow Bridge
Veterinary
Clinics Offer Books as Solace
More Stories: Page 1
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Marty Tousley, RN, MS, CT,
and Katherine Heuerman
Beau. Click drawing for full image.
More true stories written by men & women who have lost an animal companion.
How the companion came into their life, touched their heart, enriched their life, and then departed.
Each story is accompanied by a beautiful drawing of the animal. Includes
information by Veterinarians on euthanasia and grief counseling.
Each warm and inspiring story provides comfort to those grieving over the
loss of a beloved animal companion. To reassure them that others grieve deeply also and that
grieving is a natural process following the loss of an animal companion.
Veterinarians share their personal
stories.
Veterinarians and grief counselors talk
about the grieving process, what it means, how to deal with it, and finally how
to find peace.
Veterinary Clinics are making this book available as solace to those whose ill or
injured pets must be euthanized. The books tender and caring story of animals and their special
closeness to a family touches the heart and offers comfort to grieving families.
Introduction
After publishing Sleeping With Angels and On Angels Wings I,
people shared many more stories with me of losing a beloved animal companion.
Since writing can be a therapeutic healing process, I encouraged them to record
their animal loss experiences so that I could share them in this sequel On
Angels Wings II.
Letting go of a beloved animal companion is extremely difficult. Some comfort
can be found in knowing that although we must let go of the physical body we can
still hold on to the beautiful memories in our hearts.
Like the first book, this compilation of stories has three goals. First it is
to encourage recognition of service animals, including the war dogs of Vietnam.
The second is to provide comfort with heartwarming stories of those grieving
over the loss of an animal companion. The third contains stories and medical
guidelines from veterinarians and certified pet loss grief counselors.
The loss of an animal companion can be profound and significant . To many
people the loss of a beloved animal friend is similar to the loss of a family
member. Grief is normal and unique -- we can't change or interfere with that
process. It is also very personal, essential, and private.
No one else can say that they know how you feel, nor can they take from the
uniqueness of your grief. For most people it helps to share with other
empathetic listeners your feelings for the lost animal companion. Sharing these
emotions tends to validate your feelings and gives you strength to move forward
to a healthy acceptance and closure. Many support organizations are available to
help. Please take advantage of their assistance.
Respectfully yours,
Alan Blain Cunningham
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Section 1 Companion Service Animals
The Zoey Project by Tracey Jones
A Boy and His Dog by Elaine Jarvik
"Service dogs heel lives" by Elaine Jarvik
Greyfriars Bobby Author Unknown
Honor the Dogs of War by Alan Cunningham PhD, DVM
Section 2 Personal Stories
St. Peter Author Unknown
The Fourth Day by Martin Scot Kosins
A Letter to Pug by Alan Cunningham PhD, DVM
I Only Wanted You Author Unknown
Annie by Thomas Bacon
In Memory of Annie by Leslie Menard
Bennies Story by Frances Charein/Lampert
I Stood By Your Bed Last Night Author Unknown
Bimbo Our Little Chihuahua by Al Southall CPA
Charlie Girl by Bernie Fox
A Christmas Tale Author Unknown
Dan Dan by Lisa Hull
The Eternal Whistler Author Unknown
Danny: The Best Dog by Kathy Luque
Fresh as a Daisy by Kayleen Davis
"Dusty-bear" by Jacki
Frankie by Noel ONeil
Hallie by Cindy Stohl
Jaws by Alan Cunningham PhD, DVM
Lillie by Natalie Dee Hawthorne
The Story of Lou by Kathy Luque
The Cats Prayer Author Unknown
Mama by Alan Cunningham PhD, DVM
Mikey by Cindy Stohl
A Bridge Called Love Author Unknown
Nikki, My Little Shadow by Faun Day
Tribute To A Best Friend Author Unknown
Odie the Fishing Dog by Anita Borlawsky
Old Dogs Do Not Die Author Unknown
Life With Paris by Roxane Kujanson
Her Name was just Plain Jane by Virginia Treptow
Pluto: A Dog and His Boy by J.R. Gray as narrated to Alan Cunningham
Lend Me a Pup Author Unknown
Prancer Dawn by Cindy Stoll
If It Should Be Author Unknown
My Life with Sam by Ursula Bechert DVM, PhD
Sarah, The Gift by Kimberly Malkos
My Gift to Jesus by Jane L. Sears
Sarahbelle by Anne Reynolds
Sarahbelle and Teenie by Laura McLain Madsen DVM
Sir Galahad by Margo Ungricht
Gods Creatures Author Unknown
Suessi by Lt. Colonel Bob Anderson, USAF, EdD
Suzis Legacy by Bekye L. Walker
Taco: My Sweet Taco Belle by Sue Hawkes
Three Boys and a Dog by Howard Fridson
Message To My Master Author Unknown
Toby: Loving Goodbye to an Old Friend by Edgar J. Bracco
Section Three Grief Healing and Euthanasia
The Journey by Crystal Ward Kent
Yoshi by Alan Cunningham PhD, DVM
Its Just a Pet, but the Loss is Real by Sharon Hobson
She Is Gone Author Unknown
Preparing for and Mourning the Loss of Your Pet by Marty Tousley, RN, MS,
CT,
and Katherine Heuerman
Suggestions for Coping with Grief by Marty Tousley, RN, MS, CT
Im Not Here Author Unknown
Overcoming the Grief of Beloved Animal Companions That Have Passed Away
by Alan Cunningham MS, PhD, DVM, Certified Pet Loss Grief Counselor
Additional Information on Pet Loss & Grief Support
by Alan Cunningham PhD, DVM
Grief Counseling by Alan Cunningham PhD, DVM
Euthanasia by Alan Cunningham PhD, DVM
"Convenience" Euthanasia by Alan Cunningham PhD, DVM and
Doug Robinson of The Deseret Morning News
Euthanasia by Kathy Howell DVM
Wings to Fly by Isabel M. Gordon
Grief Counseling Pet Loss Support Hotlines
Rainbow Bridge by Alan Cunningham PhD, DVM
Rainbow Bridge Author Unknown
Simple Things by Alan Cunningham
Alan Blain Cunningham Why He Does What He Does
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Rainbow Bridge
J
ust this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies who has been
especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for
all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water, and
sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. Click drawing for full image.
All the animals who have been ill or old are restored to health and vigor, those
who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of
days and time gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; each one
misses someone very special who had been left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and
looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. All at once he
begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet you
cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face;
your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,
so long gone from your life but never absent from you heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together
Author Unknown
Veterinary Clinics Offer Books
as Solace
Veterinary Clinics are making this book available
as solace to those whose ill or injured pets
are facing euthanasia. The books tender and caring story of animals and their special closeness to
a family touches the heart and offers comfort. For Clinic discounts, contact Alan Cunningham:
alancpug2002@yahoo.com
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