* My Life with Dogs: A Memoir (2019)
* Dog People and Others: A Novel (2016)
* Dear Delphine: Lessons on Life, Loss, and the Art of Persuasion (2014)
* Mother, Mother: A Novel (2012)
* The Light Beyond: A Novel (2011)
* Dear Sister: A Novel (2010)
* Something to Live For: A Novel (2009)
* The Last Dance: A Novel (2008)
* Love's Compass: A Novel (2007)
* The Widower's Tale: A Novel (2006)
* The Houseguest: A Novel (2005)
* Finding Beauty in the Messes of Life: Everyday Devotions (2003)
* Finders Keepers: A Novel (2001)
* Finding Faith in the Trials of Life: Everyday Devotions (2001)
* Life's Too Short: A Novel (2000)
* Second Chance: A Novel (1999)
* The Shoe Box: A Novel (1997)
* Finding Answers in the Pages of Our Life (1996)
* Finding Strength in the Storms of Life (1995)
* Finding Wisdom in the Losses of Life (1994)
Short stories
* "On the Brink" (2019)
* "The Secret Life of Dogs" (2018)
* "The Christmas Visitor" (2017)
* "The Summer of the Dog" (2016)
* "The Day I Met My Guardian Angel" (2015)
* "The Gift" (2014)
* "The Last Good Dog" (2013)
* "The Dog who Saved Christmas" (2012)
* "The Cat who Taught me How to Love" (2011)
* "The Horse who Gave me Wings" (2010)
Articles
* "The Power of Pets" (2019)
* "How to Find Joy in the Everyday" (2018)
* "The Art of Forgiveness" (2017)
* "Overcoming Grief and Loss" (2016)
* "The Importance of Family" (2015)
* "How to Find Your Purpose in Life" (2014)
* "The Power of Positive Thinking" (2013)
* "The Gift of Gratitude" (2012)
* "The Importance of Kindness" (2011)
* "How to Find Peace and Happiness" (2010)
Other
* Introduction to The Dog Bible: Everything You Need to Know about Dogs (2019)
* Foreword to The Cat Bible: Everything You Need to Know about Cats (2018)
* Afterword to The Horse Bible: Everything You Need to Know about Horses (2017)
* Introduction to The Chicken Bible: Everything You Need to Know about Chickens (2016)
* Foreword to The Fish Bible: Everything You Need to Know about Fish (2015)
* Afterword to The Reptile Bible: Everything You Need to Know about Reptiles (2014)
* Introduction to The Bird Bible: Everything You Need to Know about Birds (2013)
* Foreword to The Insect Bible: Everything You Need to Know about Insects (2012)
* Afterword to The Plant Bible: Everything You Need to Know about Plants (2011)
* Introduction to The Rock Bible: Everything You Need to Know about Rocks (2010)