BOOK DESCRIPTION

Our animal companions have a deep and profound impact on each of us. Inside this book you’ll find true stories of people who’ve found solace in memorializing their pets. There’s the story of Fella, a World War II dog hero; of Perky, a parrot who lived for twenty-eight years; and of Claude, a cat who lived to make his family laugh, plus many more. Through surreal photographs and touching tributes, you’ll share in the joy of remembrance asyou read about pets who’ve touched people’s lives. This is a lasting gift for pet lovers everywhere.

About the author:

Michele Lanci-Altomare is an award-winning artist, graphic designer, and photographer. Her international cemetery and death memorial photographs are exhibited in solo and group shows in galleries and other venues across the U.S. Michele has excelled in various areas of the creative field on both the East and West Coasts for the past twenty years. Specializing in book design, she has successfully art directed approximately five hundred projects for more than thirty publishers. Born and raised in upstate New York, and with a master of fine arts degree from Boston University, Michele now resides in Southern California.