Know Someone Who Lost a Dog?
When someone you love loses their dog, you want to help — but you don’t know what to say. This book says it for you.
More than a sympathy card. More than “I’m sorry.”
Most people want to help a grieving friend but don’t know how. Flowers die. Cards get lost. But a book that says “your grief is real, it’s valid, and here’s someone who understands” — that stays.
To Lose A Dog is a memoir by Isaac H about losing his English Bulldog Franki — but it’s also a survival guide for anyone drowning in pet loss grief. It combines raw personal storytelling with neuroscience that validates why losing a dog can hurt as much as losing a person.
Gift this book to someone who…
Just lost their dog and can't stop crying
Keeps hearing "it was just a dog" from people who don't understand
Is grieving alone because no one takes pet loss seriously
Lost a dog suddenly and is overwhelmed by guilt
Has an aging or sick dog and is preparing for goodbye
Followed Franki's journey and wants the full story
What your gift gives them
Permission to grieve
Science-backed validation that their pain is real, legitimate, and neurologically profound.
A survival guide
Practical guidance for the worst days — from someone who lived them publicly in front of 1.5 million people.
The words you can’t find
When you don’t know what to say, this book says it. 75,000 words of “I understand.”
“I ugly-cried through Chapter 8, then immediately texted the link to my sister who lost her dog last year. This book doesn’t just tell Isaac’s story — it holds space for every dog parent’s grief.”
Sarah Mitchell — Early Reader
How to send it as a gift
During checkout, you can ship directly to them — just enter their address instead of yours. You can also add a personal message at checkout.
The book ships in June 2026. They’ll receive it when it’s ready, with no price shown on the package.
Not sure if they’re ready? That’s okay. People who receive this book months after their loss often say it arrived at exactly the right time.
$22 · Ships June 2026
Pre-order price saves $6 off the $28 retail price. Cancel anytime before it ships.
1% of all sales support The Franki Fund, a charity honoring Franki’s legacy.