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 Goodbye My Good Friend: Memories of Lost Animal Companions & Loved Ones 
 
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Compiled By Alan Blain Cunningham PhD, DVM, MD
Drawings by Arianna Alexis, Lisa Hull, James Raykovich.
Front Cover Art by Lisa Hull Back Cover Art by Arianna Alexis & Lara McKenna                    
Copyright - July 2007  List Price $15.95   108 p Soft Cover 8.5 x 11  Many Drawings.  
Complimentary Music CD of Songs provided upon request.
Agreka™ Books ISBN 978-0-9777072-2-9  Library of Congress Number 2007928599

               Dedication  Description  Stories & Songs  The Author  

Dedication

To Friends & Family.

Resources to help with pet loss
Alan Cunningham offers tips and contact information on his Web site, http://www.petangelsutah.com

Youth especially have a difficult time with the loss of a beloved animal companion. Because often times it is their first exposure to death, or the animal is their very first best friend. Grief over the loss of a beloved animal companion can be devastating and isolating. Many times society doesn’t recognize or accept the depth of grief that children experience. Goodbye my good friend. Goodbye til we meet again. Goodbye is so hard to say.

After the uncontrollable tears of sadness, we begin to heal, sometimes very slowly. Gradually, as we begin to heal, we remember our lost loved one with mixed emotions of grief and joy. And often times, without the slightest warning, we feel a delicate tear on our cheek. A fragile tear created mostly by love. May these stories and poems provide comfort and guidance to youth that have lost a beloved animal companion. Stories and poems by adults and children, 27 drawings of their pets.

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Introduction

Over the years many animal companions came into my life. Most were castoffs from society, but to me they are wonderful treasures, true friends, and companions.

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Table of Contents

Adult Recollections
My Beloved Pug by Alan Cunningham
A Breath Away by Alan Cunningham
Inside This Fragile Tear by Alan Cunningham
For My Sweet Little Baby Girl by Amanda Heard and Alan Cunningham
Buddy by Boyd Petrie
A Eulogy for Buddy by Boyd Petrie
Where Are You? by Kelsey Pitts
Gone Too Soon: In remembrance of our beloved Buddy by June Petrie RN
Will You Be There by Alan Cunningham
Cayes by Susan Bale
When I am Old by Author Unknown
My First Best Friend by James Colasanti Jr.
And If I Go by Author Unknown
All Love and Heaven Too! by James Colasanti Jr.
Rex: Remembering an Old Dog at Christmas by James Colasanti Jr.
I Looked For a Message by Alan Cunningham
Cleopatra: An Every Day Hero by Lois McCullough
Ramses by Misty Payne
Ellie Mae’s Story by Jean Unger Riches
Together Forever by Alan Cunningham
If Time Will Take My Hand by Alan Cunningham
Two Traveling Gypsies by Tess Ramos .
Kitty Kat by Margaret C. Moore
Doggie Heaven by A. C. (Ace) Avery
Seasons Change by Alan Cunningham
Stanley Tough as Tools by Elaine (name withheld)
I Will Always Love You by Alan Cunningham
Softly Falling Like Snow by Alan Cunningham
Friend by Alan Cunningham
Rain and Darkness by the Shupe Family and Friends
The River’s Edge by Alan Cunningham
Childhood Memories
If Dogs Were The Teacher by Author Unknown
Mrs. Dale Johnson’s Awesome 6th Grade Class
Mrs. Newman’s Fifth Grade Class, Longview Elementary
Julie Slama: Murray School District Publicist
Hopper Boy by Mason McMillan and Alan Cunningham
Simple Things by Alan Cunningham
Rainbow Bridge
About the Author
Grief Counseling Pet Loss Support Hotlines
Songs

Songs on the CDs

1. Goodbye My Good Friend – Singer Gary Stoddard

2. Inside This Fragile Tear – Singer Phil Miller

3. Baby Girl – Gary Stoddard, Narrator Amanda Heard

4. I’ll Miss You – Judy Reimschiissel, Aleesa Simons

5. Where Are You – Alan Cunningham, Kelsey Pitts

6. Will You Be There – Alan Cunningham

7. And If I Go – Alan Cunningham

8. Come To Me – Alan Cunningham

9. I Looked For A Message – Alan Cunningham

10. Together Forever – Alan Cunningham

11. Precious Little Friend – Jacki Barineau

12. If Time Will Take My Hand – Alan Cunningham

13. Seasons Change – Alan Cunningham

14. I Will Always Love You – Alan Cunningham

15. Softly Falling Like Snow – Alan Cunningham

16. Friend – Alan Cunningham

17. Please – Judy Reimschiissel, Aleesa Simons

18. Rivers Edge – Alan Cunningham

19. Hopper Boy – Gary Stoddard, Narrator Mason McMillan

20. Goodbye My Good Friend – Gary Stoddard

Songs written by Alan Cunningham and arranged by Gary Stoddard

Special Guests: Judy Reimschiissel and Jacki Barineau

Copyright 2007 by Alan B. Cunningham. www.petangelsutah.com

The Author

  Dr. Alan B. Cunningham graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Masters Degree in Respiratory Health Care Science. He also graduated from Utah State University with a Ph.D. in physiology and later from Oregon State University with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. He recently completed his final year in medical school at the University of Health Sciences Antigua.  
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Dr. Cunningham was recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association as National Outstanding Veterinarian of the Year for 2006, and was selected for inclusion in the 2006 "Guide to America’s Top Veterinarians." He is also the recipient of Best of State Utah 2004, 2005, and 2006 for Animal Care in his work as a veterinarian in pet loss and grief support.

He also serves as a member of FEMA with the National Veterinary Team and helps to provide medical care for injured animals during natural disasters such as Katrina. Currently he works as a part-time relief veterinarian. Presently a student at the University of Utah, he is majoring in the Masters of Public Health program. He also volunteers and heads the Utah pet loss hotline as a certified pet loss grief counselor. In addition he volunteers as an advocate for "end of life choices" for humans. He serves as Utah chapter president. He is also an active member of UAATA (Utah Animal Assisted Therapy Association).

Furthermore, he actively campaigns for a commemorative postage stamp and national war memorial for the War Dogs in Vietnam. These valiant warriors gave their lives to save American Soldiers. Nearly 4,000 canine soldiers fought in Vietnam but less than 200 returned stateside. Most were left behind to an uncertain future with the South Vietnamese or euthanized. Many of the dog handlers requested to bring them home because they owed their lives to their canine soldier counterparts. Unfortunately, they were denied. These soldiers desperately want to pay tribute to the War Dogs of Vietnam with commemorative postage stamps and memorials. The postmaster general has denied this request twice and presently a third push is on for a commemorative war dog stamp. Dr. Cunningham urges citizens to write their congressman in behalf of these heroic canine soldiers.

Dr. Cunningham is also the author of six other books: Sleeping With Angels: A Veterinarian’s Sacred Bond of Animal Companionship. On Angels Wings: Personal Stories About the Passing Away of Beloved Animal Companions. Small Wonders: A Personal Journey to the Wonders of the World. On Angels Wings II: Personal Stories About the Passing Away of Beloved Animal Companions. Unspoken Messages: A Personal and Universal Portrayal in the Perspectives of Communication. Fragile Tears: Stories & Guidance for Youth on the Passing Away of Beloved Animal Companions. Inside This Fragile Tear: Art, Poetry, Stories, and Songs In Memory of Lost Animal Companions. My Little Angel Girl: Poetic Memories of Angel & Other Animal Companions.

Dr. Cunningham is a lifelong resident of American Fork, Utah.

alancpug2002@yahoo.com

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