<p>The sadness of losing a pet affects people from all walks of life, ages and situations. Pet ownership enriches people¿s lives, and so the loss of a pet ¿ a member of the family ¿ can be devastating.<br> <br>While there is an abundance of advice discussing pet care, training, the idiosyncrasies of particular animal breeds and celebrations of the lives of pets, the loss of a pet is often seen as ¿inevitable¿ and left unaddressed. This can be a shattering experience and not always recognised by those with less understanding of the bond between humans and their animal companions.<br> <br><em>An Inevitable Journey</em> seeks to reassure owners that it is perfectly natural to grieve the loss of a much-loved pet through a collection of prose, quotations and poetry through each stage of the process, for example: Grief, Missing, Strength, Guilt, Depression, Longing, Acceptance, Memories, and finally, Moving On. Each page is flagged for easy reference, depicting each particular stage of this