Paw Prints in the Stars: A Farewell and Journal for a Beloved Pet

I got this book a few months after my beloved dog Shania aka Buttercup passed away and this is a very touching book for anyone that has lost a beloved pet, whom many people like me and my Mom consider part of our family. We have a cat named Misty that was good friends with Shania/Buttercup (A tuxedo cat we adopted and our dog was part Jack Russel btw) and they got along just great, we could leave them alone in our apt. for hours on end when we had doctors appointments and sometimes they would chase/play with each other as well. Good times, good memories for us and this book is a short book but it is well written. beautiful illustrations and art, I dedicate this book to Shania/Buttercup and all of my animals/pets that have passed away, God Bless and peace be with all animals and grieving pet owners. Also, I dedicate this book to the memory of St. Francis as well, the patron St. of all animals and thanks go to our wonderful and caring Vets and staff at The Breman Animal Hospital in Tinley Park, IL.

I gave this book to someone once before and it was wonderful.Very,very comforting! I have now ordered and re-ordered it for someone very special who lost her pet. This order was very important to me to receive by 02/25. I first ordered it back in early Jan. and it was never shipped so I cancelled that order and re-ordered this on 02/20. It still says not shipped. Can you please get this shipped to me asap, this book is going to mean so much to the person I am giving it to. It is a wonderful book, I do not understand what is taking so long!!! It shows that it's in stock and I've received everything else I've ordered. Please send this. If this book wasn't so good and so comforting to somebody who's dog died I would simply cancel! Because it's so nice to give to a dog lover I am trying to be patient but I would suggest to people that if Amazon cannot get it sent within reasonable time frame look for it elsewhere because it is a very nice book to give if someone's pet has died. I will check my account in 1 day and if again this is still not shipped, I will cancel and order it elsewhere. Beautiful book!!!!

I have bought several of these and given them away to friends and family who have lost a pet. It's a wonderful book where you can add pictures of your pet and attach their tags. It's really a keepsake book and within the pages is a sweet story about losing a pet. I recently gave this to a dear friend who lost their beloved Bull Terrier and she cried when I gave it to her. I though it was something the whole family could put together and have happy thoughts of Herk instead of the loss of him. I keep a couple on hand just in case. So glad I do.

This is my all-time-favorite book! I was definitely having a hard time when my beloved dog died. This book is written as a poem from the dog's point of view. It made me feel that if my dog could talk, this is what she would say. After three years of her absence, I still go back and read it from time to time as it makes me put things in proper perspective. After reading this book, I feel that my little dog is still watching over me, which gives me great comfort. Not a book that will make you sad. It will only make you feel closer to her/him. I've read many how-to books to deal with the death of your pet, but this one is absolutely my favorite. You may still cry, but it will make you smile, too.

A beautifully written and illustrated short book which I bought as part of researching into loss and grief. A nice padded cover, but the storage for mementos of the pet, and the bookmark were a bit disappointing. I hope I don't get to use it on my own pet for a few years, but the words are comforting, even now.

I cannot say enough about Hansen's ability to ease the pain of loss through his writing and illustrations. In this case, this book is filled with beautiful images, the perfect words for remembering a beloved pet and places to write in memories and add pictures. I use it as a memory book for the sweet fur-faced friends who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge and I have given this to so many friends who experienced the same losses. Superb book... Also read (and share) his book for people facing the loss of a human loved one - The Next Place. Both are wonderful and healing.

I purchased this book after the loss of my 9.5 year old Doberman Pinscher, as a means of helping me through the difficult times I faced ahead. The words are written as if spoken to the reader by their lost pet. It is a sad but loving poem. There are several pages for writing your thoughts and storing pictures. Over the last few weeks, I have read the story many times and followed it by a journal entry. The words give me pause to reflect on my wonderful and loving dog and it helps to let the words flow. I highly recommend this.

When I lost my little 17 yr 24 day old Maltese, a lady in my church sent me this book. It took a while for me to be able to read it, but when I finally did, I just sat there and cried. The idea behind this "gift" was that it should be passed on to another person who has recently lost their pet. I didn't want to give my book up so I bought another one for myself and it sits next to her cremains. This book is wonderfully written. Don't expect a dry eye when reading it.

Loved the feeling of the book - great service

I ordered this book when I sadly and suddenly lost my dear little cat to kidney failure and cancer. I was absolutely heartbroken and was trying to make sense of it all. After searching on the Internet for answers and advice I came across this book. It's a lovely book and the words are beautiful - its really helping me work through my upset and grief at the loss of my wonderful little angel. I would definitely recommend this book if you have lost a pet as you can also customise it and make it unique to your pet.

I actually returned this item, it was not what I was hoping for. The book is mainly just one long poem on most of the pages. There are a few pages that have a small square in the centre where you can either write something or attach a photo, but not very many. The ribbon to attach the pet tags is just like a bookmark ribbon that hangs out the bottom of the book. If you just want a book to read, this one is ok. But if you want to use it as a keepsake to put photos, memorabilia, and journal, it is not what you want.

Beautiful book to buy when a child's family pet dies

Lovely journal, beautifully illustrated and a poignant keepsake to remember our beloved pets.