You and Me

A Dog’s Gift of Love, Life Lessons, and Saying Goodbye.

By J. S. A. Darwin

Child in yellow raincoat sitting with black dog looking out at horizon Black dog sitting on the grass, watching birds out over the horizon Black dog dressed as a wizard in a star-covered hat and cape Black dog wrapped in bandages, sitting beside a snail A tent glowing warmly beneath dark storm clouds Black dog curled up asleep inside a painted red heart

The Heart Behind The Story

Sometimes, the biggest love leaves the biggest space behind.

When our beloved family dog was diagnosed with an incurable illness, a journey of hope, heartache, and love began. Inspired by our search for comfort and understanding, this book invites all to explore the profound bond we share with our animal companions, the lessons we learn and the deep ache that comes with saying goodbye.

Born from real experience and created with both honesty and tenderness, this story is for anyone who has ever lost a four-legged family member. I want to remind you that it’s okay not to be okay, and that in grief there is space for both tears and laughter. The memories we hold become treasures, gently kept in our hearts, never gone, a part of your story.

A warm and compassionate companion for families navigating loss, this book offers solace, hope, and a gentle reminder: the love we share with our pets lives on, long after they’re gone.

I have done lots of bereavement work in schools over the years, and this book would have been so useful and would be highly recommended by me. It has been written with so much compassion and sensitivity, and it sends all those important messages about loss, not just to children but to adults, too.
Dr Win Little Educational and Child Psychologist