Animals and the Kids Who Love Them : Extraordinary True Stories of Hope, Healing, and Compassion

by Allen and Linda AndersonForeword by Dr. Robin Ganzert and Steve Dale

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9781577319597

ISBN10:

1577319591

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Trade Paper

Pub. Date:

11/15/2011

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New World Library

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An inspiring collection of stories about kids and their relationships with dogs, horses, cats, llamas, rabbits, and even turkeys. From Sparkles who saved lives with fire safety education to the turkey who loves music, each animal finds a way to love unconditionally and comfort, even heal, children.

Author Biography

Allen Anderson and Linda Anderson, both popular authors and speakers, live in Minneapolis, MN. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of the American Humane Association, lives in Englewood, CO. Steve Dale writes a syndicated newspaper column, hosts two syndicated radio shows, and lives in Chicago.

Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. xv
Hope
Miniature Horse Patty Pat Answers a Parent's Prayer	p. 3
Midas Makes Our Dream Come True	p. 8
Surf Dog Ricochet Changes the World for Children	p. 15
A Cat Therapist for David	p. 27
The Turkey Who Helped a Blind Teenager Find Her Song	p. 34
Justice for Children with Golden Caitee	p. 41
Peter Pan's Nana Became My Daughters' Playmate	p. 52
My Child with Autism and the Dog Who Adores Her	p. 62
Healing
The Kindness of Horses, Llamas, and Chickens	p. 69
Lille Is an Angel on a Leash	p. 81
Missy's Magical Llamas	p. 90
Simon, My Cat with Special Needs, Gives Hope to Children	p. 96
Childhood Horses Saved My Life	p. 102
Casper the Rabbit Touched My Son	p. 106
The Horse Who Heard Christopher's First Words	p. 113
Megan, My Bridge to Normalcy	p. 118
Compassion
Pepperoni the Turtle Teaches Jamesey about Change	p. 123
Frankie and Jackson Face Life's Challenges Together	p. 127
Reading to Queen Sassy and the Guinea Pigs	p. 136
Unbreakable Willow	p. 142
Rescued Dalmatian, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, Rescues Others	p. 149
Brut, My Brown-Eyed Boy	p. 155
Bella Made Me Forget the Bullies	p. 160
A Dog Named Leaf Knows Where the Ow-ees Are	p. 162
Afterword	p. 167
Appendix: What to Consider When Deciding to Bring a Pet into the Family: Interview with Sonia C. Velazquez	p. 169
Acknowledgments	p. 173
Notes	p. 177
Contributors	p. 181
Additional Photographers	p. 191
About Allen and Linda Anderson	p. 193
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