Conversations with... a Very Special Guest, Christine Davis Recorded Live!
FOREVER FRIENDS: How to Cope with the Loss of a Beloved Animal Companion
Christine Davis is the author/illustrator of the bestselling, beloved books: For Every Dog an Angel, For Every Cat an Angel, and, newly published, Old Dog and the Christmas Wish
Christine Davis
A wonderful gift for anyone who has lost a beloved pet, or is facing the end of a life cycle with their animal friends...
"Although my own Forever Dog died many years ago, Christine Davis's marvelous little book brought me a fresh, joyful touch of healing to old wounds. These books are a must for everyone who has ever loved a dog, lost a dog, or wondered where and how that love might live on. I keep copies on hand and can't recommend it highly enough." -- Susan Chernak McElroy
My special guest, Christine Davis, joins me to discuss and celebrate the timeless connection between people and their Forever Friend animal companions.
"As a mental health professional and Biomedical Ethicist specializing in mourning, grief and loss, I was honored to be among the first to lead a support group centered around the grief-work issues of people who had recently lost their beloved animal companion. In these lovingly rendered works, [her books] Christine Davis has offered a compellingly extraordinary rendition of whimsical intuition and sensitivity combined in just the right proportions around these difficult issues. I would unreservedly recommend these books...they afford a positive role in the healing journey experienced by one who has lost his or her beloved animal friend." -- Geoffrey D Nusbaum, PhD
If you've ever experienced the loss of an animal companion,
you know how difficult this is to go through --
and especially to go through alone.
You aren't alone. Statistics show that people grieve the loss of their animals
longer and harder than they often do their human family and friends.
Soon after the passing of my furry baby Gypsy I received the book For Every Dog an Angel. This wonderful little book brought me such comfort. As Gypsy brought the gift of love to my world, this book brought me the knowledge that Gypsy left indelible paw prints on my heart and from time to time I know Gypsy travels the angel bridge and visits me. -- Romy Edge, Glendora, CA
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We'll be discussing many topics, things like:
How do you know when it's time to say goodbye... Asking your animal companion for guidance and hearing what they need and want, their heart's desire... Getting the support you need from friends, family,
professional counselors, grief support groups...
What to do after you've made the decision...
Burial or Cremation...
and many more.
90 Minutes of sharing, discussion, stories designed to help heal a broken, sad or lonely heart.
Please Note: This is a digital audio product, not a CD. You can listen to it right away using your computer or you can download and burn a copy onto a cd yourself. High speed internet access is helpful to download the file.
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See what animal lovers are saying about these magical books and author, Christine Davis, or go here:
When Angels and Animals Dance Together: Celebrating the Loss
of a Four-Legged Companion
PORTLAND, OR: People live a lot longer than dogs or cats—and when a beloved companion dies, grief is expected and appropriate. But in the eyes of author and illustrator Christine Davis, there’s also something to celebrate: that treasured animal—the “forever dog” or “forever cat”—is once again in the company of his or her guardian angel and will finds ways to show love and care from beyond. Someday, when the animal’s “forever person” passes on, the angel will help bring the two friends back together for a final reunion that can never be broken.
Davis, who makes her living full-time as an author, illustrator and publisher, framed a pet’s death as a moment of grace and joy in her first two books, For Every Dog An Angel and For Every Cat An Angel. The two books have sold more than 90,000 copies, combined—when most self-published books do well to sell 2,000. Even an unloved animal can achieve that blessed state. In her third book, Old Dog and the Christmas Wish (publication date: December, 2006), Davis tells the story of an old, neglected dog who finds meaning and purpose in—and beyond—the final moments of his earthly existence, watching over and protecting the Christ child in a wooden nativity scene on a neighbor’s lawn with the help of his guardian angel. Even an unloved animal can achieve that blessed state. In her third book, Old Dog and the Christmas Wish (publication date: December, 2006), Davis tells the story of an old, neglected dog who finds meaning and purpose in—and beyond—the final moments of his earthly existence, watching over and protecting the child sleeping in the manger in the neighbor's wooden Nativity display with the help of his guardian angel.
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And here's another Testimonial:
I first heard of Christine Davis a few years ago after my daughter had ordered her book For Every Dog An Angel to give me after losing a little stray I’d only had for 9 months on New Years Day. Lucky came to us on St. Patrick’s Day (hence the name). He was old, he was deaf and had cataracts and I felt like I just hadn’t had enough time with him. At the same time, Bandit, my border collie/lab mix was about 12 years old and was having many severe health issues. I actually had an appointment the next day to have him euthanized. I received a phone call from Christine inquiring as to how I was doing after losing Lucky and she hoped the book had helped somewhat. I broke down in tears and told her about Bandit – I actually thought that I was going to lose two dogs within 2 weeks of each other.
In the meantime, just prior to Thanksgiving, we had received a blessing by the name of Brandy. Christine suggested that perhaps it wasn’t Bandit’s time, that he might be depressed because of Lucky’s death and he might rally because of Brandy’s company. I cancelled the appointment for euthanasia and am happy to report that thanks to Brandy ‘s sweet spirit, Bandit remained us with another two years! I didn’t feel like he was in pain, just slow and infirm, but not suffering. This additional time gave us time to prepare for life after Bandit. I sensed when it was his time, my daughter flew home from Austin, friends came to say goodbye, our vet returned on his day off to take care of Bandit and he left us peacefully that day.
I believe that Christine intervened for the angels that day (or was an angel in disguise herself) when she suggested that it might not be Bandit’s time to go. The book For Every Dog An Angel had helped me so much because of it’s simple, meaningful way of celebrating the connection between myself and one of my forever dogs. Christine then wrote For Every Cat An Angel and I’ve given the books whenever a friend’s animal has passed on. The books are beautifully done and are special keepsakes.
Christine and I have never met in person, but she always takes the time to respond personally whenever I’ve placed an order over for the phone or online. She remembers my animal family and I have always felt a special bond with her. -- Shari Dyke, Azusa, CA
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