When we live with a dog, we know that inevitably the day will come when we have to say goodbye to him. The mind knows this, but the thought of it is so painful that we would prefer to avoid it. But do we really lose him? Or does he simply transition from earthly existence to another form with death? What do different religions and belief systems say about this? And how can we best support and care for our dog as his life comes to an end? What options for coping with grief and rituals exist that can help us overcome the deep pain? Anders Hallgren, a psychologist, and Clarissa v. Reinhardt, a dog trainer and animal hospice caregiver, sensitively and comfortingly explore these questions. They view death as a natural, albeit painful, part of life and explain why.