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Rainbows and Bridges: An Animal Companion Memorial Kit Paperback – August 31, 2005

by Allen Anderson (Author), Linda Anderson (Author)
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The loss of a pet companion can be as devastating as the death of a human loved one. Rainbows and Bridges offers an array of thoughtful ways to deal with that loss. Featuring inspirational ideas, exercises, and quotations, this kit includes a frame for the photo of a beloved pet; a detailed guidebook to work through the sorrow and grief attendant on this event; a journal/scrapbook to celebrate the pet’s life; and cards to facilitate religious, secular, or nature-based memorial rituals and healing. Authors Allen and Linda Anderson use these components to address the spectrum of feelings that can arise — despair, loneliness, anger, alienation, disappointment, and self-doubt. They candidly recount their own experiences with pet loss and present the experiences of others who have struggled and recovered. Rainbows and Bridges gently guides the bereaved through the process of recalling the past, grieving in the present, and finding hope in the future.
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  1. Print length
    160 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    New World Library
  4. Publication date
    August 31, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1.5 x 8.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1577315030
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1577315032
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"Offers a wide range of healing activities, compassionate reflection, and practical help for honoring and memorializing the life of your pet."
-- Dr. Marty Becker, resident veterinarian on ABC's Good Morning America

"Allen and Linda Anderson's book gives us permission to acknowledge the intense bond we have with our animal companions and the deep loss we can experience after their deaths. It provides helpful stories, exercises, and memorial services respecting a variety of beliefs. Infused with kindness, their work offers us help, hope, and a rainbow during the storm. I have learned from it and will celebrate and share it."
-- The Reverend Mary Piper, Episcopal priest and chaplain, cofounder of the pet loss support program at Heart of the Valley Humane Society in Bozeman, Montana

"This masterful and beautiful book is rich with wisdom, inspiration, and sound advice....With sensitivity and compassion as well as practical information, the Andersons gently and deftly guide us through the complex labyrinth of emotions associated with grief. I highly recommend this thoughtful, illuminating, and comforting book."
-- Diane Pomerance, PhD, creator and director of the Pet Grief Counseling Program, SPCA of Texas, and author of When Your Pet Dies

About the Author

New York Times bestselling authors Allen and Linda Anderson are the founders of the Angel Animals Network, inspirational speakers, clergy members, and the authors of many books, including Angel Cats, Angel Dogs with a Mission, Saying Goodbye to Your Angel Animals, and Angel Horses. They live in Minneapolis with their family of pets.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New World Library; Pck edition (August 31, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1577315030
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1577315032
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.95 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.5 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 14 ratings

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    Allen Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of A DOG NAMED LEAF with his wife Linda are coauthors of a series of popular books, published in multiple languages, about the benefits of human-animal companionship. In 1996 they cofounded the Angel Animals Network to honor and expand upon their lifelong love of animals. Angel Animals uses the power of inspirational stories to increase love and respect for all life.

    The Anderson's books have won recognition from the American Society of Journalists & Authors's Outstanding Book Award program. Allen and Linda were named Partners and Friends of the American Humane Association in recognition that their mission and efforts are in alignment with the organization's work. The Andersons raised two children along with pets as family members. They currently share their home in Minneapolis with pets whose relationships- would make great film plots -- a dog named Leaf, Cuddles the cat, and Sunshine, a cockatiel who says, "I love you, sweet baby."

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    Linda Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of A DOG NAMED LEAF with her husband Allen, are coauthors of a series of popular books, published in multiple languages, about the benefits of human-animal companionship. In 1996 they co-founded the Angel Animals Network to honor and expand upon their lifelong love of animals. Angel Animals uses the power of inspirational stories to increase love and respect for all life. (www.angelanimals.net)

    Linda C. Anderson is also author of 35 GOLDEN KEYS TO WHO YOU ARE & WHY YOU'RE HERE, published by Eckankar. The book's publication launched her on a worldwide tour that included speaking at spiritual conferences and seminars throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.

    The Andersons' books won recognition from the American Society of Journalists & Authors Outstanding Book Award program. Linda and Allen were named Partners and Friends of the American Humane Association in recognition that their mission and efforts are in alignment with the organization's work. They received a Minnesota Governor's award for their contributions to the state as authors.

    Over the decades of their writing careers, Linda and Allen Anderson raised two children along with family-member pets. They currently share their home in Minneapolis with a dog named Leaf and Sunshine, a cockatiel who says, "I love you, sweet baby."

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5.0 out of 5 stars When your heart is broken after your pet dies
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2016
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Reach for this and find solace in how you go forward through the pain.
A help which offers a variety of suggestions to assist you at a time when the pain is so acute you need direction to find some comfort or some understanding of what you are going through and ideas of ways to help you through your grieving process, which can be different for each of us.
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C. D. Goff
5.0 out of 5 stars Gift Option in Time of Loss
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2016
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I bought this as a gift for a friend who recently lost her dog. She called me to Thank Me and was very emotional. It meant a lot to her and she said it was a beautiful tribute. Thank you for making my friend feel better at her time of loss.
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Christina Ksoll
5.0 out of 5 stars A great gift for those who mourn the loss of a pet
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015
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I give this book to everyone who has lost a pet. I love the opportunity to mourn and process and memorialize, that it provides.
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Dianne Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2015
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This is a huge value to anyone grieving the loss of a pet.
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Maura
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Very comforting.
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gonavypsh
5.0 out of 5 stars Life time memories
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2013
One of the most comprehensive and complete memorial packages to remember your family member and honor their memory. I pick up this memorial package quite often to think of my passed buddy that went to the rainbow bridge. It helps me keep him close to me and keep his memory alive
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CKK
3.0 out of 5 stars Almost everything was the same...
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2013
With good reviews, I purchased this memorial kit as well as a book by the same authors "Saying Goodbye to Your Angel Animals". It turned out that lots of information in both are exactly the same. The significant addition to the book is a journal in which you can write your thoughts and feelings based on the questions that correspond the book. And some nice-looking cards that can be used for your meditation, exercise, or memorial service.
The book itself helps a lot in dealing with pet loss and grieving, please don't get me wrong, but since I purchased the kit as well as the book, I felt it was a waste of money. I also had a hard time as the book/kit went further to talk about spirituality and signs from the deceased pet--I started to feel bad that I haven't had such experiences. The book also seems to be more biased toward the pet loss with euthanasia, while my experience is completely different (sudden death, cause unknown).
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Michelle Alberigi McKenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Animal Companion Memorial Kit
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2006
I recently lost my little dog, Toby, through an animal attack. I have been devastated. Toby was my heart. In the local bookstore I asked if she had anything on pet loss and she showed me this book. I read it through and found so much comfort. No where else had I come across such inspirational material with regards to our beloved animal friends. I wrote his name an the cards, and reread the book. The journal was enormously helpful and I wrote the things about him I didn't want to forget . From there I made a small scrap book, using the paragraphs I'd written in the journal.

I wouldn't find the need to do this with all my animal companions, but Toby was a special friend, and this kit helped me a great deal towards the beginnings of healing.
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