You may be wondering if it's okay to feel so much grief for an animal. Alicia Smalls understands your pain. As a professional dog trainer, she came to understand the dynamic between pets and owners at a deep level. So much so, she became a grief counselor in private support groups for those who've suffered such a great loss.

• Maybe you've found that even the people closest to you don't understand how hard it is to lose a pet.
• You might be asking if there's a grief process for pets like there is for people.
• Perhaps you need to find out how to also support other family members, especially children, through the aftermath of the loss.

You're not alone, and you have come to the right place.

• In this book you'll learn about the rollercoaster of emotions that you and your loved ones can expect to experience after the death of a beloved pet.
• You'll discover how best to handle your emotions as well as healthy coping mechanisms that will benefit you and the rest of your family -- even your other pets.
• You'll learn the secrets of grief and how to eventually move forward with your life without your pet will be revealed to you.