Saying Goodbye to Your Dear Dog: 10 Questions to Help You Decide When It's Time to Euthanize - Softcover

Deley, Dorothea

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692115765 ISBN 13: 9780692115763

Publisher: Grown by People, Inc., 2020

Synopsis

Deciding when to euthanize your Dear Dog is one of the most difficult decisions you will make.You want to make the most loving choice for your Dear Dog, but you have questions:Will I euthanize my dog too soon - or too late?How do I know if my dog is suffering?Do dogs really give a sign they're ready to go?This warmly illustrated guidebook includes:* Stories from other Dog Parents to inspire and comfort you* Ten questions to help you notice changes in your dog's wellbeing* Guide sheets to find out if your dog is happy and healthy - or sad and suffering* Questions to ask your vet about your dog's prognosis and treatment options* A guided meditation to hear your intuition - valuable in this decision* Additional resources online, such as videos and printer-friendly PDFs of the guide sheetsAre you a new Dog Parent facing this difficult decision for the first time? Are you an experienced Dog Parent caring for your sick or aging dog? Or are you a Dog and Kid Parent wondering how to talk to your children about pet euthanasia? You are not alone. Dorothea Deley and all the Dog Parents who shared their stories are here to hold your hand.

About this title

About the Authors

Dorothea Deley founded GoodbyeDearDog.com with her husband, Mike Maxwell, after struggling with the decision to euthanize their Dear Dog Kali. She's written for magazines and nonprofit organizations for more than 20 years, from hospice to higher education. She earned an MS in communications from the University of Denver. Dorothea and Mike live in southern Nevada where they love hiking with their dog Tino.

The Glendale Arts and Culture Commission chose Vicky Rees' abstract artwork, Color Spot, for their public utility box mural program in 2014. She's also won a number of awards in group shows. Vicky teaches art to elementary school children in the La Crescenta area, creates for commission clients and has served on the executive board for the Glendale Art Association. She also loves playing outside with her family and their goofy Labrador pup Wyatt.

Edition details

• Publisher: Grown by People, Inc.
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0692115765
• ISBN 13: 9780692115763
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Rees Vicky
• Number of pages: 144