When Bel Mooney's beloved small dog died, she was astonished at the depth of her sorrow and the emptiness in her life. Social media posts and then a newspaper article about her feelings brought a deluge of responses. People sent pictures of their dogs and cats, personal anecdotes, and stories. It was then that she decided to explore these feelings. This is an intensely personal and affectionate look at the love we extend to our pets, both in life and in death. Enriched by stories and quotations, it is a book that will be treasured by anyone who has loved an animal.