Change in circumstances, conditions, and life’s everyday nuances can often stretch the temperaments in the best of us humans: child, adolescent or adult. Unlike us, though, our pets seem to take each day as it comes and are just fine being what they were created to be.
    Pets can soothe a lot of pain, calm anger, ease loneliness, sense wonder, cause amazement, be beautiful, demand attention without making a sound, make you laugh uncontrollably, make you cry, humble the proud, tell the truth, let you vent, sense how you feel, know a good line when they hear it, like some attention, can keep a secret, are powerful communicators, live in the moment, are unpretentious teachers, and give unconditional love with each new day, to us, humans.
    Pets also create a special bond with their owner. The attachment is much like a soul tie, a part of you has become one with the other. One pet or many pets, that pet is truly a family member; your heart and mind have been captured. When this bond is broken by death, be it natural or otherwise the grief of the pet loss is often difficult to handle. Emotions are raw and vulnerable.
    It is my hope that through this book you will have peace, wholeness and get an understanding of how to cope with pet loss. Pause and reflect over the treasured times you’ve spent with your beloved pet. Renew your mind in preparation to give love and receive the love of a pet again, in due season.

    Patti Bryant is a freelance writer, teacher, librarian and Master Gardener. Through her writing she shares the beauty of God’s universe in nature, animals, a child’s smile. Her writing promotes positive relationships and builds character. Patti lives in Florida with her dogs, Sandi and Hershey, exotic birds and fish.