A reason to live : HIV and animal companions / Vicki Hutton.

West Lafayette, Indiana : Purdue University Press, [2019]

vi, 257 pages : black and white illustrations ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-247) and index.

An epidemic of stigma: a brief history of HIV/AIDS and companion animals -- Dawn of an epidemic: Drew and Caesar -- Grief and hope: Charlie, Wolf, and Brandy -- The power of nature: Vince, Cat, and company -- The Lazarus phenomenon: Carl and Rosa -- Loneliness in an epidemic: Robbie and Bellamy -- Life after death: Drew and Digger -- Connections in a new life: Ben, Tiger, Ember, and Flash -- Death anxiety: Dylan, Gus, Sunny, and Celia -- A need to play: Brenton and Tom -- Size doesn't matter: Joe and Feathers -- A room with a tank: Mick, Axl Rose, and fish friends -- A future postponed: Simon and Sheila -- Conclusion: The future.