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We have many books here that will get one thinking about what is right and good
in our world. And, bonus gifts are received with each book purchase — glossy puppy stickers &
art illustration greeting card.
 Angel Dogs: Divine Messengers of Love
You already know dogs are healers and loving companions, but did you
know they also serve as matchmakers, prisoner rehabilitation
specialists, life savers, hospital welcoming committees, parent trainers, advice
columnists, and also afterlife ambassadors?
The 60 true stories in Angel Dogs
celebrate the deep and ancient connection between people and dogs and will
inspire you to live up to the divine example of our canine companions. |
With a well-earned reputation as man's — as well as woman's — best
friend, dogs have an uncanny ability to sense exactly what their human
friends need. Gathered from thousands of stories Allen and Linda
Anderson have received, as well as their own experiences, Angel Dogs
demonstrates that dogs are not only faithful companions but also
spiritual guides.
Stories include the four-legged speech therapist who
helped a scared boy find his voice; the dog who came “special delivery”
through the mail at just the right moment in a family’s life; the dog
who helped guard Air Force One; dogs from the canine corps; and, service
dogs.
Some of the stories
involve dogs returning after death to communicate with their owners. Fred Wickert, for example, doesn't seem like the woo-woo type: a Vietnam vet,
he'd had a long career in the air force when he fell asleep one night while
guarding Air Force One and believes his late cocker spaniel, Freckles, came
to him in the hangar and wakened him before he was discovered sleeping on
duty.
Most of the stories included here involve dogs in this life rather
than the next, but are based on the belief that dogs are spiritual
creatures.
- Collie Zeke woke Diana Johnson at 3:30 a.m. to let her know her
premature baby had stopped breathing, saving her life.
- Bill Mann tells of
the deep, spiritual bond between his father and Aussie, who would break his
chain to follow him on walks after Mann's father showed the dog kindness one
day.
- An empathic dog took on his friend’s pain even though they were miles
away from each other.
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The book also details new scientific findings on
how dogs can save lives, sniff out cancerous tumors, and warn epileptics
of impending seizures.
Each story is followed by a short meditation that
helps readers focus on the messages of love that dogs bring to their
lives.
At each chapter's end there is also an “advice column”
written by the Andersons’ dog, Taylor. She answers the questions you’ve
always wanted to know about dogs!
Doreen Virtue, author of
Angel Medicine and
Healing with the Angels
"The Andersons have done it again! Angel Dogs is a healing and
heart-opening book. Highly recommended."
Stephen Huneck, artist and author of The Dog
Chapel
"The wonderful stories in this book not only made me laugh and cry
but also reaffirmed my feelings about the spiritual nature of dogs."
Christine Davis, author of
For
Every Dog An Angel and
For Every Cat an Angel
"If the love of your life has a wagging tail and drools a little,
then this book is for you. Four paws up for this lovely collection
of inspiring stories."
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 Angel Dogs with a Mission: Divine Messengers
in Service to All Life
Angel Dogs with a Mission by authors, Allen and Linda Anderson, is a collection of twenty
true stories about dogs who found their purpose in life and gave
bucket-loads without expecting a return. The foreword is written by Marc Bekoff, PhD, professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology at
the University of Colorado, Boulder.
As with the hugely popular
Marley & Me, millions of dog lovers will want to be inspired and
entertained by the dramatic human-and-dog journeys in this new book. The
amazing stories provide laughter, proof that miracles are possible, and
tears — the good kind.
The courageous dogs you will meet include:
- Keno, the yellow Lab took only 22 minutes to find a
lift operator, buried in an avalanche (people can't
survive more than 30 minutes) and was named Search and
Rescue Dog of the Year in 2002 by Purina.
- Abdul, the first service dog, trained by Bonnie
Bergin and Kerrill Knaus-Hardy in the mid-70s, paved the
way for people with disabilities to gain independence.
- Marvin, a lame, Rhode Island SPCA Labrador retriever
turned family pet, paints with his tail, has exhibits of
his artwork, visits schools and nursing homes, and
raises money to enable elderly and sick people to keep
their pets.
- Anna, a German shepherd at Ground Zero after
September 11, damaged her lungs searching through the
wreckage and inspired Sarah Atlas to start an assistance
program for volunteer search and rescue dog handlers.
- Kobi, a yellow Lab and beloved family pet with an
exceptional sense of smell and intelligence, became one
of the most famous cancer-sniffing dogs in the world and
contributed to breakthrough research fro combating this
deadly disease.
- Tuffy, a King Charles Cavalier served as grief
counselor with Dr. Karla Rose during the horrible days
following the Virginia Tech shootings.
- Skidboot, the world famous Texas blue heeler of
cowboy and entertainer David Hartwig, was a guest on Jay
Leno, Oprah, and David Letterman shows but started life
as an abandoned puppy who grew up to become an
inspiration for millions.
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Amelia Kinkade, author of Straight from the
Horse’s Mouth
“Another irresistible gift to the animal lovers of the
world. This gorgeous collection of brilliant stories is a tribute to
the fact that many of our most effective doctors, nurses,
therapists, police officers, emotional counselors, rescue workers,
and spiritual teachers have four legs instead of two.”
Marc Bekoff, PhD, author of The
Emotional Lives of Animals
“This book blurs — truly dismantles — the supposed line
between the feelings that humans experience and those present in
animals. Angel Dogs with a Mission will change your life and
the lives of those with whom you share it.”
Nancy Peterson, Feral Cat Program Manager, The Humane Society of
the United States
“As teachers, friends, therapists, healers, and rescuers, dogs
enrich our lives immensely. They don’t ask much in return — a tummy
rub, a smile, a game of fetch. Our world would be much poorer
without dogs like those in this book and our homes.”
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