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Goodbye, My Furry Friend
Paperback
Series: You're Not Alone: Stories for Kids with Big Feelings
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 3 2025
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.24
Height: 0.07 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The loss of a pet can be a child's first experience with death - and one of their most deeply felt. For many children, pets are more than animals. They are playmates, protectors, and family. Saying goodbye can bring confusion, sadness, anger, or even guilt.
Goodbye, My Furry Friend was written to gently support children as they process this kind of loss. It offers language for feelings they may not yet understand, and reassurance that love doesn't disappear - it changes shape and stays with us.
As you read this book with a child:
Let them ask questions, even if the answers are hard
Allow their feelings to be big or small, quiet or loud
Share your own memories and emotions openly
Re-read the story as needed - grief takes time
There's no right way to grieve - just a need to feel seen, safe, and supported. Your presence, honesty, and empathy can make all the difference in how a child heals from loss.
Thank you for helping a child say goodbye with love.
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