Animal Stories Healing

In the vein of #1 New York Times bestseller Soul Surfer, this inspiring story of loss and resilience follows the Reeder family after a horrific shark attack. A two-week vacation to the Florida Keys meant Mary and Jameson Sr. could share the beauty of their favorite turquoise-blue waters with...

"Violet Lemon" is a heart-wrenching, life-affirming journey through five decades of pain, survival, and ultimately—peace. It begins in December 1970, when young Violet and her brother are torn from their home and the loving father they once knew. Thrust into a world of instability, abuse, and betrayal, Violet’s childhood becomes a battlefield. Raised by a toxic mother and an abusive stepfather, she grows up surrounded by domestic violence, mental illness, addiction, and poverty. Told in powerful vignettes, this raw and poetic novel follows Violet over 50 years as she grapples with PTSD,...

🐾 Through My Eyes The Journey of a Seeing Eye® Dog 🐾 A life of service. A legacy of love. 🐾 📖 A heartwarming novel told from the soul of a dog who listens deeper than words. Marabelle isn’t just a Seeing Eye® dog. She’s a silent guardian, a gentle healer, and a loyal witness to the deepest corners of the human heart. From the crowded sidewalks of the city to the quiet stillness of a therapy room, Marabelle guided her handler, Clara, with unshakable devotion—and with a presence that offered comfort far beyond the harness. As the years pass and her body begins to slow down...

Paws and Purpose: Inspiring Animal Tales of Healing and Transformation" takes readers on a heartfelt journey through stories of connection, healing, and the profound impact animals can have on our lives. Here's a glimpse into what awaits within its pages: What’s Inside: Heartwarming Stories - Be inspired by heartwarming tales of resilience, love, and the transformative power of the human-animal bond. Perspective and Insight - Gain valuable insight into the profound ways animals can teach us about ourselves, love, and the world around us. Emotional Resonance: Connect deeply with the ...

Kansas is a woman who's weathered more storms than most—battles with addiction, toxic relationships, and a life that’s tested her spirit at every turn. But when Michael, a gentle and steady truck driver, steps into her world, something unexpected happens. Love. Real love. The kind that digs deep and dares to heal. Together, they confront the scars of their pasts—his grief and guilt, her trauma and near-death collapse. As Kansas faces the brutal consequences of her drinking, including a terrifying medical crisis, Michael never leaves her side. Through hospital rooms, heartbreak, and ...

Before we understood neuroscience or coined terms like “emotional support,” we already knew—instinctively—that the love of an animal could heal us. The soft thump of a tail, the quiet hum of a purr, or the way two eyes light up just because you walked into the room—these are moments that remind us we belong. Fur-Ever Connected is a celebration of that bond. Through heartfelt stories, humor, and science-backed insight, author The author explores how our pets become the heartbeat of our homes and the anchors of our emotional world. You’ll laugh at the chaos, cry at the goodbyes, ...

Birds of a Feather is ultimately a love story between veterans and the birds they nurse back to health and between Dr. Lindner and her husband, a veteran with PTSD, who healed at Serenity Park. Full of remarkable people and colorful birds, this audiobook reminds us that we all have the power to make a difference.

From the pen of Texas writer Michael Johnson, comes the tale of his three teachers, Shine, Joe Ben, and the horse called Blue....

Join Coover, Conrad, and their mighty dog, Clementine, as they explore one of the most unique landscapes in southern Colorado--the Grand Mesa! Their grandma takes them to the Dobies, a series of steep hills made from adobe clay that formed as the nearby volcanoes, now extinct, eroded. At first, Coover feels a little sad and lonely, but as he is introduced to the rich wildlife--from woodpeckers to toads, cattails and sunflowers--he feels stronger and more confident.

Sometimes, the hardest heartbreaks lead to the most beautiful second chances… In this heartfelt cowboy romance, "Hope Brings Love", Alexandria’s peaceful farm life becomes a reality when she meets Nick, a wealthy man who helps fulfill her dreams. But as time passes, Nick’s heart shifts to the city- and another woman leaving Alexandria to pick up the pieces and save what she loves most: her cherished mares. In the midst of heartbreak, a ray of hope arrives when one of her mares gives birth to a filly with a crooked leg. Against all odds, this determined little filly, named Hope, ...

Harvey the Hippo Meets Mickey Mandarin is a story of gender binary and nonbinary new friends making introductions, learning a little background about each other, and finding that although they may identify differently, they all still like to play and have fun the same way. The animals are proud to say how they like to be addressed, such as he/him, she/her or they/them.

What the Animals Taught Me is a collection of stories about rescued farm animals in a shelter in Sonoma County, California, and what these animals can teach us. Each story illuminates how animals can help us see and embrace others as they truly are and reconnect us with the natural world. A deeply inspiring collection, What the Animals Taught Me awakens our hearts and reminds us that our best life teachers sometimes come covered in fur.

I came to Borneo to save orangutans. Or that’s what I told people. Really, I was trying to save myself. After a career of deadlines, stress, and eating lunch standing up, I traded Chicago newsrooms for a volunteer camp in the rainforest. I expected humidity, mud, and maybe a monkey stealing my socks. I did not expect John Tash. John is loud. Magnetic. Opinionated. The kind of man who takes up space without apologizing—and somehow makes everyone laugh while doing it. He also has a hero complex, a retired tech fortune, and a heart he pretends isn’t soft. We clash. Constantly. We care. ...

Pawsitively Happy: The Tail-Twitching Truth -- Lessons in Living Happy Now What if the secret to happiness wasn’t hiding in a fancy seminar or a stack of self-help books… but in your dog’s goofy grin, your cat’s midnight zoomies, or a squeaky unicorn toy that farts on command? Yep. That’s the truth animals have been trying to tell us all along: stop overthinking, stop postponing, and start living happy now. In Pawsitively Happy, Sabine “Beenie” Mann -- Queen of Shift®, award-winning author, mindset ambassador, and unapologetic Hope Dealer -- shares the tail-twitching, curtain...

When the nurturing nature of women meets the loyalty and unguarded affection of dogs, remarkable connections ensue. You'll be entertained, inspired, and moved by this anthology of true stories from women around the world.

Two years ago, police officer Andrea Brady fell madly in love with a black-muzzled, slightly rumpled German shepherd who showed up at her house one misty autumn day. Now, with the brave and intuitive Justice as her expert K-9 drug sniffer, she's found an unbeatable partner. Then the unthinkable happens. A savage attack leaves a teenager dead and Andie trapped in every cop's worst nightmare. Placed on administrative leave, she's pursued by media and investigated by a deputy sheriff whose handling of the high-profile case could earn him a coveted promotion.

Young Alex is beyond excited on Christmas Eve. He knows that Christmas celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ, and he cannot wait for tomorrow to come - he wants a puppy of his own to play with and love. On Christmas Day, he opens a large box with, yes, a puppy inside. Alex names him Zipper! However, when grandparents come bearing gifts, Zipper bounds out through the open door. Alex and his mother then begin a neighborhood adventure as they search for a runaway dog and meet neighbors with different winter holiday celebrations and traditions.

What happens when an unexpected guest comes to visit? What if that guest moves in for a while? What do you feed 'em? How do you entertain 'em? And just suppose that the visitor is not a person, but a white-tailed Deer named Maxi? Listen to Ruby's diary to find out all the answers!

When young widow Sarah decides to restart her career as a marketing professional after her husband’s untimely illness and death, she joins the crew of the Dogs First Rescue Center. Her main responsibility is making sure the upcoming fundraising gala goes off without a hitch. Instead, she runs into one last-minute problem after another. Many of these problems happen because of what the handsome know-it-all, Dodge Armstrong, another volunteer at the Center, does – or doesn’t do. In the middle of it all is Stanley, the lovable but chaotic rescue hound who keeps managing to get into some ...

The stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul will encourage listeners to stay upbeat, because there's always a brighter way to look at life. This collection includes 34 Stories about overcoming adversity, healing, and how to say goodbye.