Publisher's Synopsis
"Grief is the price of unconditional love-and no one teaches us how to pay it."
Vivian Sanchez was just a child when her dog Milo came into her life-a scrappy, loyal companion who stayed by her side for 24 years. Her cat Luna, tender and watchful, had curled up beside her through 16 birthdays, heartbreaks, and milestones. When she lost them both-first Luna, then Milo-Vivian spiraled into a darkness no one around her could understand. The world kept turning, but hers stood still.
This book is the guide she needed back then-and the one she lovingly wrote for you now.
When Paws Say Goodbye is a compassionate, practical, and deeply personal guide for anyone navigating the heartbreak of pet loss. Blending raw honesty with gentle tools, Vivian shares how she moved through grief, guilt, depression, and the aching silence that followed her pets' absence-and how you can too.
Inside, you'll find:
A clear map of what real pet grief feels like (and why it's often misunderstood)
Coping rituals and healing routines for the first days and long after
Support for children, surviving pets, and conflicted feelings about "moving on"
Memorial ideas, journal prompts, and stories that honor your pet's spirit
Community resources and ways to keep their memory alive, without losing yourself
This isn't just a book. It's a hand to hold.
Whether your loss is fresh or decades old, whether you're grieving a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, or any beloved animal, Vivian's story and the space she creates will help you grieve without shame, remember without regret, and heal with love.
You're not alone. And your grief is not "too much." It's real, and you deserve support through it.
