Why Did My Pet Have to Die?: Told by Cats, Dogs and the Children Who Love Them Turning Point

For Parents and Children. Are you Struggling to Comfort your Child after the Loss of a Beloved Pet? This book is a Gentle Guide for Families facing Grief—filled with Stories Told by Cats and Dogs and the Children Who Love Them. A Compassionate Guide to Pet Loss, Grief and Healing for both Parents and Kids. Learn to deal with Grief, Loss and Death together with your Family. With Sweet Stories, Tips and Support for Gentle Goodbeyes, Memory Making Activities to Honor Your Pet, Journal Prompts to Help your Child and Yourself to get Comfort and Practical Support. Includes Free Download of The Paw Print Journal, with Prompts, Memory Pages, and Letter Templates. Gentle Black-and-White Illustrations, created specially for the stories, bring warmth and comfort to each pageWritten by Benjamin Rivers—educator, parent, and lifelong animal lover—who created this book after experiencing the loss of his own dog while raising young children. Although he had lost pets before, grieving with his children brought a new kind of pain—deeper, more complex, and harder to explain.This heartfelt book was born from that experience, written to help families gently heal through tender stories told by both pets and children. It offers age-appropriate language, emotional support, and gentle activities to guide your child—and yourself—through grief.Through emotional, sweet and relatable stories told by both cats, dogs and children, this book explains pet loss in a way that speaks to the heart, helping your child understand and cope with the death of a pet.Whether your child is asking “Where did my pet go?” or you’re wondering “How can I support my child?” through this deeply sad and personal journey, this book is a compassionate, warmhearted tool to guide you both.🌟 Inside this Book:Relatable and sweet stories told from both the perspective of the dog or cat and the childConversation starters; Short reflections like “From My Heart to Yours” and “Feelings Forecast” to spark emotion and understandingCreate pet memories with prompts, comforting rituals, and symbolic goodbyesIncludes a free downloadable grief journal: “The Paw Print Journal”—a bonus filled with gentle goodbye activities and space for drawing, writing, and rememberingSoft black-and-white illustrations that offer quiet comfort and help children visualize love that remainsSections for parents and kids together, and parts designed for children to explore on their own. Meaningful memory-making activitiesEmotional healing. A rainbow of remembrance. Age-appropriate guidance. Room for reflection.💛 Who Is This Book For?Children ages 5–12 coping with the death of a pet (toddlers through teens).Parents in need of guidance on grief and loss and how to help their child.Grandparents, godparents, or friends who want to support a child through pet grief.Vets, school counselors, teachers, therapists, pet groomersAnyone in the pet care community.Anyone looking for pet loss, grief and recovery tools that go beyond words.“I’m still with you—just in a different way now. When the wind brushes your cheek, that’s me. When you remember our cuddles, that’s us.” – from Ivy the Cat“Even if you can’t see me, I’m still with you—in the quiet moments, in the sunshine, and every time you remember how much I loved you.” — from Cooper the Dog🎁 A powerful gift of comfort and healing! FFor grieving families, as a gift from grandparents, teachers, counselors.Whether you’re saying goodbye or searching for a way to explain death to your child, this book is here for you—with heart, healing, and hope.