Going Home

Finding Peace When Pets Die

Jon Katz

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Random House USA Inc
21 August 2012

Coping with death & bereavement; Domestic animals & pets

From the beloved author of A Dog Year and Soul of a Dog comes this moving meditation on coping with the loss of the animals that have enriched our lives, a must-have resource for anyone who has lost a pet, now perfectly priced and formatted as a trade paperback.

In this invaluable guide and touchstone, New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz addresses the difficult but necessary topic of saying goodbye to a beloved pet. Drawing on personal experiences, stories from fellow pet owners, and philosophical reflections, Katz provides support for those in mourning. By allowing ourselves to grieve honestly and openly, he posits, we can in time celebrate the dogs, cats, and other creatures that have so enriched us. Katz compels us to consider if we gave our pets good lives, if we were their advocates in times of need, and if we used our best judgments in the end. In dealing with these issues, we can alleviate guilt, let go, and help others who are undergoing similar passages. By honoring the animals that have graced our lives, we reveal their truly timeless gifts- unwavering companionship and undying love.

With a brand-new Foreword by the author

By: Jon Katz
Imprint: Random House USA Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 201mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 170g
ISBN: 9780345502704
ISBN 10: 0345502701
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 21 August 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jon Katz has written twenty books-eight novels and twelve works of nonfiction-including Soul of a Dog, Izzy & Lenore, Dog Days, A Good Dog, and The Dogs of Bedlam Farm. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Slate, Rolling Stone, Wired, and the AKC Gazette. He has worked for CBS News, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Katz is also a photographer and the author of a children's book, Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm. He lives on Bedlam Farm in upstate New York with his wife, the artist Maria Wulf; his dogs, Rose, Izzy, Lenore, and Frieda; his donkeys, Lulu and Fanny; and his barn cats, Mother and Minnie.

Reviews for Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die

Wonderful [and] enormously comforting. -Minneapolis Star Tribune A must-read . . . Numerous books have been published on the subject, but Going Home ranks right up there with the best. -Seattle Kennel Club [A] heartrending book . . . Katz addresses a need, and he does it beautifully. -Library Journal (starred review) Refreshing in its honest depiction of grief over pet loss. -Kirkus Reviews Katz offers wisdom on finding peace. -Baltimore Sun