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Stories of feline antics, extraordinary abilities, and interactions with their humans make this collection a must-have for cat lovers everywhere "If you want to know the character of a man, find out what his cat thinks of him." --Anonymous Humanity has worshipped cats in one form or another for thousands of years. This rich collection of true cat stories celebrates many tiny miracles and heart-warming moments, as well as feats of extraordinary mischief, courage, and sacrifice. Few animals make...

My dog can't walk. How did he get hurt? Why does my pet use the carpet instead of the grass? Does my cat have a soul? Do animals reincarnate? Can an animal be my soul mate? Why do I feel my dead animal is in the body of my new animal? Can my pet know and describe an illness or the location of pain in their body? Will my pet know when it's time to leave this plane? How will I know? Will he give me a sign? These are some of the questions for which you will get an answer in this book. Dr. Monica Di...

The brave, inspiring story of one woman's recovery from a debilitating eating disorder, and the remarkable shelter dogs who unexpectedly loved her back to life. "The dogs don't judge me or give me a motivational speech. They don't rush me to heal or grow. They sit in my lap and lick my face and make me feel chosen. And sometimes, it hits me hard that I'm doing the exact thing I say I cannot do. Changing." Pound for Pound is an inspirational tale about one woman's journey back to herself, and a...

Are you looking for more Grace in your life? Grace as a word is familiar, but do we really know what grace is and what it takes not only to achieve it but recognize it, in ourselves and others? Living with Grace is a story of how I found Grace through a cat named Grace. Indeed Grace found Grace through her struggle with fear, trust, love, illness and ultimately death. Join us on the journey of discovery where we both found not only grace but ourselves at the deepest core. This is a...

The dog really did that? You'll recognize your own dog in this entertaining collection of stories about the surprising, amusing, heartwarming things that our dogs do. From dogs who chew shoes to dogs who mend relationships-from crazy canines who crack us up to intuitive ones who act like therapists -from dogs who need rescuing to dogs who rescue their owners- you'll see your own dog with new appreciation for his or her unique skills and intuition. With a special emphasis on the benefits and j...

Animals are crucial to the functioning of any society: they provide humans with food, labour, raw materials, modes of transport, companionship, scientific knowledge through observation and experimentation, and forms of leisure and entertainment. Given both the wide variety of ways in which animals are involved in human societies, and also the broad range of controversies (from vivisection for scientific and commercial purposes, to factory farming) that have arisen, the study of animals is by its...

Huck is a page-turning, unforgettable true story of the tenacity of one small dog, the unexpected, extraordinary kindness of strangers, and a family’s devotion to each other.   Michael was four when his relentless campaign for a dog began. At seven he made a PowerPoint presentation, “My Dog,” with headings like “A Childhood Without a Dog is a Sad Thing.” His parents, Janet and Rich, were steadfast; bringing a dog into their fast-paced New York City lives was utterly impractical.   However, on a...

A love letter to the small but mighty dachshund or, as it's more affectionally known, the Sausage Dog. This book - almost as adorable as its namesake - proves that sausage dogs are not just sweet, soft and a little bit silly to look at. They can be an example to us all. Despite having the odds stacked against it, this little pooch can turn any situation to its advantage. It's the underdog that always comes out on top, displaying remarkable resilience,...