Three Cats, Two Dogs, One Journey Through Multiple Pet Loss
David Congalton
David Congalton survived every pet lover’s worst nightmare—the simultaneous death of his five animal companions due to a sudden house fire. This memoir is a refreshingly honest account of the heartache faced by the author and his wife. Congalton describes his grief process unabashedly. His story begins with tragedy and ends with redemption—the formation of a new animal family.
Congalton depicts anguish transformed into a commitment to abused and abandoned animals. Three Cats, Two Dogs is a down-to-earth read that offers tremendous solace and practical suggestions for coping with grief. Anyone who has an animal companion, and fears the day when he or she may die, will find this story inspirational and hopeful.
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Praise
A warm-hearted, full-throated journey to the depths of loss and back...beautifully crafted, honest and uplifting.
There are so many new books coming out on the subject of pet loss and bereavement, but Three Cats, Two Dogs is different. The author's experience and poignant presentation is reminiscent of the fabled Phoenix, rising from its own ashes. We discover how the tragedy expressed here is overwhelming, but endurable. And through this we also learn to recognize and learn so much about ourselves. The monumental message given is that we can survive such terrible loss without allowing ourselves to be destroyed.
Everyone who has loved an animal has also experienced the pain of loss. But few have known the trauma of losing an entire family of pets in a single, tragic, disaster. David Congalton does more than share his grief. He celebrates their lives, and mourns their passing. One gets the feeling he has exorcised a demon or two in the telling. We trace the tracks his animal companions left on his heart as he recounts the miracles they worked in his life. For anyone who still harbors unshed tears for small lives lost, this is a cathartic read.
About The Author
David Congalton is an award-winning radio talk show host in San Luis Obispo, California, as well as an author, screenwriter and animal welfare advocate. Congalton hosts a popular radio talk show, which airs daily in Central California. He also authored When Your Pet Outlives You; Protecting Animal Companions After Your Die (NewSage Press 2002). In addition, Congaltion wrote the screenplay for the major motion picture, Authors Anonymous, based in part on his experiences as a writer. Congalton lives in San Luis Obispo, California.
