What Veterinarians Say About our Books
Did you know veterinarians purchase
For Every Dog An Angel
and For Every
Cat An Angel
for use in their practice?
Many send a copy of one of our books, signed by the staff, to clients who are grieving a lost animal companion. Some veterinarians include a lock of the animal’s hair while others personalize the inside cover with a beloved paw print. Many hospitals also offer the books for sale so clients can purchase them for themselves or for the other animal lovers in their lives.
Lighthearted Press offers a special wholesale discount to veterinarians. If you are interested in learning more about our books please contact us at 1-877-385-6837 or via email at davis@lightheartedpress.com.
Here’s what veterinarians are saying about these comforting books:
“These simple books are uplifting for adults and kids who are grieving a lost pet. They also provide a way for our staff to express their condolences. When appropriate we glue a clipping of the animal’s hair, tied with a bow, on the inside cover of the book. This creates a personal remembrance for our clients during a very difficult time.”
Heather Vittori
Arroyo PetCare Center
Lake Forest CA
“Chris Davis’ books are a necessity in any veterinary practice. For grieving pet owners it is a most appreciated gift and comfort.”
Dr. Michael Glatt
Capitol Hill Veterinary Hospital
Portland OR
“These books are outstanding. They are a huge comfort to our clients.”
Carol Cleckner
Creekside Animal Clinic
Norton, OH
“As advocates of the human-companion animal bond, we experience all stages in a pet’s life with our clients. When it comes time to either “let go”, or if an unexpected tragedy or illness happens, our duty is to be compassionate and supportive through the grieving process. We have chosen to help ease this process by giving our clients a copy of “For Every Dog/Cat An Angel.” The illustrations and the books’ comforting words help them with one of the greatest losses we as pet owners can experience. Our clients are ever so grateful to be able to take the book home, and in their own time be able to grieve and rejoice in the lives they had with their companions. These books have bonded our clients closer to us because of the kind words and thoughts expressed from us as a clinic and through the words written by Christine.”
Michele Vincent
Powell Boulevard Veterinary Clinic
Portland, OR
“We have found these books to be very comforting to clients experiencing the loss of a pet. The illustrations are compassionate and the message seems to appeal to all ages.”
Paul McWilliams, D.V.M.
Orchard Animal Clinic
Boise ID
“The response to these books has been overwhelming. Almost every single person who receives one either calls or sends a card saying how special the book was and how much it helped them.”
Jennifer Betz, D.V.M.
Sandy Animal Clinic
Sandy OR
“We have found these books to be very comforting to clients experiencing the loss of a pet. The illustrations are compassionate and the message seems to appeal to all ages.”
Paul McWilliams, D.V.M.
Orchard Animal Clinic
Boise ID
“The response to these books has been overwhelming. Almost every single person who receives one either calls or sends a card saying how special the book was and how much it helped them.”
Jennifer Betz, D.V.M.
Sandy Animal Clinic
Sandy OR
“We are very sensitive to the grief our clients experience when they lose a pet. We include these books in the sympathy packages we send out to adults or families with older children. The illustrations and gentle words soften the feelings of loss and help our clients to remember their pet was special and can never be replaced.”
Nancy Turner
Bay Pines Veterinary Clinic
Harbor Springs MI
Clients are given a copy of For Every Dog/Cat An Angel when their pet is euthanized or are sent a copy, signed by the staff, if they were not present. We also give a copy to clients who are considering euthanasia to help them find comfort with that difficult decision.
Claire Connerly
Veterinary Administrator
Southwood Veterinary Hospital
Calgary, AB Canada
“For Every Dog/Cat An Angel books are a warm and feel good story about how your pet has touched your life even after he/she has passed on. We not only sell these books to our clients, but we give them away to clients who have recently just lost a companion. It makes us feel really good to hand out these books because they put a smile on a face that has recently been frowned. We get a lot of feedback on how clients love to give these books away to friends and family members.”
Tricia Foust
Woodstock Vet Hospital
Portland, OR
“For many years we have sold the books For Every Dog An Angel and For Every Cat An Angel. We have found that these books have offered comfort to our grieving pet owners. We have also donated some books to school libraries in the area. Thank you for writing and publishing these beautifully illustrated books.”
Andrew J. Carlton, D.V.M.
Sahuaro Vista Veterinary Clinic
Tucson AZ
“It’s crushing when you lose a pet. These books give us an opportunity to tell a client how sorry we are about their loss. We get calls and letters all the time from people who were comforted when they received a book inscribed on the inside cover with personal messages from the staff. The books also help us say goodbye to those long time clients with whom we had a special bond.”
Melanie Holmes
Cascade Veterinary Hospital
Bend OR
“Sharing these books has been rewarding for both our clients and our staff. We send them to those clients we know had a strong bond with their animals to help them with their grief. The feedback has been very positive, with some clients saying they read the book many times. I’m glad there is both a dog book and a cat book.”
Marcia Carothers, D.V.M.
Akron Veterinary Internal Medicine
Akron OH