Book excerpt: Experiencing the death of a pet is a significant loss many of us must face in our lifetime. What may surprise you is how you or others may respond when this occurs. These companions share our daily lives: A mischievious little cat woke you with every sunrise; the wiry mutt you thought only you could love; or your beautiful quarter horse, who took you away to places of simple beauty.. These are losses you will feel daily, yet have no idea how to address them. This workbook will allow you to explore and understand why you feel this loss and help you do the work in the process of grieving. It is designed to be a seven week study, but can be taken at your own pace. You may find yourself laughing at memories of your first days together, or working through the those questions of those last few days. All of these are necessary parts of the healing process and we hope you find comfort as you spend these days loving your companion, as well as yourself...