In this invaluable guide and touchstone,New York Timesbestselling 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
“Wonderful [and] enormously comforting.”—MinneapolisStar Tribune
“A must-read . . . Numerous books have been published on the subject, butGoing Homeranks 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.”—BaltimoreSun
Jon Katzhas 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 Inquirl£
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