On Angels Wings : Personal Stories about the Passing Away of Beloved Animal Companions

by Cunningham, Alan Blain

• ISBN13: 9781888106619
• ISBN10: 1888106611
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-06-01
• Publisher: Agreka Tm Llc

Summary

Personal true stories written by men & women who have lost an animal companion. How the companion came into their life, touched their heart, enriched their life, and then departed. Each story is accompanied by a beautiful drawing. Includes heroic dogs dying in war and in police work, and a chapter by Veterinarians on pain control, hospice programs and theories, and euthanasia when, how, where, when not to and more. Each warm and inspiring story provides comfort to those grieving over the loss of a beloved animal companion. To reassure them that others grieve deeply also and that grieving is a natural process following the loss of an animal companion. Veterinarians share stories, thoughts, and medical guidelines so everyday people can see how they feel about and treat terminally ill animals, control pain, and perform euthanasia. Allowing an animal companion to die gracefully can offer comfort to the owner. Hotline support numbers provided. Hospice care for pets, a new program, is outlined in detail and is a bridge to a more gentle and dignified death at home in

Table of Contents

Introduction	11	(4)
On Angels Wings
Angel	15	(6)
Alan Cunningham
Only a Dog --- Author Unknown	21	(2)
Asia, Beware of my Sleeping Dog	23	(4)
Virginia Treptow
Beau	27	(4)
Laura Taylor
Cassie	31	(4)
James P. Lamoreaux
Dolly --- Author Unknown	35	(2)
George, Our Pekingese	37	(2)
Ann Shields
I'm Not Here --- Author Unknown	39	(2)
Gringo	41	(4)
Tracey Jones
Heidi, Like A Person -- In a Gray Fur Coat	45	(2)
Debby McMullen
St. Peter --- Author Unknown	47	(2)
Henry, My Parrot	49	(4)
Dale Layer
Herzogs ``Gizer'' Midnight Energizer	53	(6)
Andalynn Hansen
Jessie Saves the Day	59	(4)
Wes Treptow
Judy, ``My Beautiful Girl''	63	(4)
Debbie Pedersen
Kahlil, Our Siamese Cat	67	(4)
Kathy Luque
My Gift to Jesus	71	(2)
Jane L. Sears
Katie	73	(4)
Kathy S. Howell
Kujo, The Little Warrior	77	(4)
Tracey Jones
Dogs and Heaven --- Author Unknown	81	(2)
Nicki, A Letter	83	(4)
Rhonda F. Rhoades
Nicky's Life Was Way Too Short	87	(4)
Doug Robinson
Oso	91	(4)
Ann Shields
Perry, My Prairie Dog	95	(4)
William H. Edwards
Puffer	99	(4)
Jane Meyer
Four Feet in Heaven --- Author Unknown	103	(2)
Reggie	105	(4)
Laura Taylor
Shadow, My Beagle	109	(4)
Ashley J. Sprankle
My Best Friend Pepper	113	(2)
Ashley J. Sprankle
Our Beautiful Sophie	115	(4)
Marisa McKinnon
Michele McKinnon
Taggard	119	(12)
Douglas Slama
Companion Service Animals
The Dogs of War	131	(2)
Alan Cunningham
The Bridge	133	(1)
Tracey Jones
Mr. Paper	134	(2)
Alan Cunningham
Bruiser	136	(1)
Alan Cunningham
Treatment of War Dogs Today	137	(6)
Officers Remember Fallen Comrade	143	(4)
Ann Shields
Mike, A Reality Check	147	(4)
Tracey Jones
Kai & Sergeant Smith, A Special Bond	151	(4)
Tracey Jones
Greyfriar's Bobby --- Author Unknown	155	(4)
Hospice and Euthanasia
Cute as a Button	159	(2)
Mike Motschenbacher
The Price of a Dog	161	(2)
Neil Moss
A Peaceful Goodbye	163	(2)
Jennifer Rutherford
When the Time Comes --- Author Unknown	165	(2)
The Challenge of Euthanasia	167	(6)
Cheryl Scott
Euthanasia	173	(4)
Alan Cunningham
Dog's Prayer	177	(1)
Beth Norman Harris
Wings to Fly	178	(1)
Isabel M. Gordon
Pain Assessment and Management Scale	179	(4)
Karol A. Matthews
Ways to Cope With Animal Companion Loss	183	(1)
Perpetual Pet Care Program	184	(1)
Hotlines for Grieving Animal Companion Owners	185	(2)
Rainbow Bridge --- Author Unknown	187	(2)
Dr. Alan B. Cunningham	189