When a beloved pet dies, the grief that often follows can be
overwhelming. "Why We Love Them So: Surviving the Loss of an Animal
Friend" offers profound guidance on how to understand deep sorrow
and eventually use its power to transform our lives.
Father Paul Keenan faced his own grief journey when Teddy, his
twenty-five-year-old cat, passed away. Knowing the love he felt for
Teddy was irreplaceable, Father Paul turned within and listened to
his soul, sharing the valuable lessons he learned as a result.
Along with providing a series of short reflections on various
aspects of grieving, Father Paul moves those mourning the loss of
an animal companion through the seven stages of grief that comprise
such profound emotions as: Feeling alone after death Dealing with
"Why me?" Learning to receive and offer compassion Realizing an
overall purpose Sorting through past life experiences Returning to
daily life Committing to a new level of aliveness and reality
Father Paul's gentle advice and guidance will inspire, uplift, and
connect readers with their capacity to live purposeful, meaningful
lives after the loss of their much-adored animal companions.
All proceeds from this book go to The Perseus Foundation, a
501(c)(3) founded in 1999 which funds cancer research to benefit
our canine and feline friends.
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