Recommended books and learning materials
The following books are available to order directly from SCAS.
Death of an Animal Friend
This booklet is helpful for anyone faced with the loss of their pet.
Published by SCAS 1990, ISBN 0 9515453 2 9 (10th reprint, 2006)
Price £2.50 plus £1.50 p&p
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Companion Animal Death
By Mary Stewart
Published by Butterworth-Heinemnann 1999, ISBN 0 7506 4076 6
This is a practical and comprehensive guide on companion animal death and euthanasia for all veterinary staff.
Price: £16 plus £1.50 p&p,
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When a pet dies learning pack
Published by SCAS 1996, rev. 2002, ISBN 0 9522175 5 4
A learning pack for anyone wanting to learn how to support others who have lost a pet. Consists of 12 units, covering various aspects of pet loss, including:
- The human-companion animal bond
- Loss leading to grief
- Children and pet bereavement
- Euthanasia
- Final arrangements for the pet's body
Price: £58 (+ £10 for CD-Rom) £48 for veterinary staff
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Missing my pet
By Alex Lambert, aged 6,
Published by BGTF Ltd 2006, ISBN-13: 978 0 9554118 1 6 and ISBN-10: 0 9554118 1 5
What happened and how he felt. Includes practical help for grown-ups from Alex's mum.
Price: £4.99, plus £1.50 p&p
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Pet loss and support for bereaved pet owners
Report of a seminar held in July 1993 by SCAS, by Jill Nicolson, published by SCAS, ISBN 0 9522175 03
Price: £1.50, plus £1.50 p&p
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The following books are available to purchase from all good bookshops:
Coping with Pet Loss
By Robin Grey
Published by Sheldon Press 2006, ISBN 0 85969 962 5.
A sympathetic and comprehensive book covering many aspects of grieving for a pet, with helpful suggestions on how to cope.
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Dead pets: Stuff Them, Eat Them, Love Them
By Sam Leith
Published by Canongate Books Ltd 2005, ISBN 1 84195 648 1
A loving, moving book written by a funny and original writer.
Read a review of Dead Pets.