Goodbye to a Good Dog:
Healing, Comfort, and the Hope of Heaven After the Loss of Your Pet
By Peggy Frezon – Release Date: July 7, 2026
Dogs come into our lives and give us some of our best days. And then, one of the worst. There’s a special kind of grief reserved for the loss of a beloved dog, and we may have lots of questions, like Why does it hurt so much? When will I feel better? and Will I see my dog in heaven??
Heartwarming and hopeful, Goodbye to a Good Dog is your compassionate companion for that worst day and all the days that follow it. Written with empathy and insight from the author’s personal experience rescuing (and saying goodbye to) senior golden retrievers, this unique resource covers everything from practical tips on dealing with grief, ideas for memorial services, paths to emotional and spiritual healing, and ways to cope when others don’t understand the depth of your loss?
Nothing enriches our lives in quite the same way as a good dog, which is why nothing hurts in quite the same way as losing one. Whether you or someone you love has had to say goodbye to a faithful dog, this book answers our questions, soothes our souls, and offers hope that we will see our dogs in heaven one day.
“Beautifully written with honesty and true compassion for anyone grieving a dog, or dogs, this book is an essential resource for all of us who cannot imagine our lives without dogs. Goodbye to a Good Dog is truly a book about love, a love that lives on until we meet again.”
Author | Columnist | Dog Lover
Peggy Frezon
Peggy Frezon is contributing editor of Guideposts magazine, Angel on Earth magazine, (the former) All Creatures magazine, and an award-winning author of articles and books about our bond with animals. You can also find Peggy’s stories in numerous devotionals and Chicken Soup for the Soul™ books.
Peggy’s books have received accolades from Dr. Marty Becker, DVM—America’s Veterinarian as seen on The Dr. Oz Show, Julie Klam—NY Times bestselling author of You Had me at Woof, and Susannah Charleson—author of The Possibility Dogs.