Animal Stories Healing

An extraordinary compilation of legends and rituals about nature's ever-present signs. From the birds that soar above us to the insects beneath our feet, Native American healer Bobby Lake-Thom shows how the creatures of the earth can aid us in healing and self-knowledge. “There are ancient...

🐾 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...

In the much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling and beloved The Travelling Cat Chronicles, seven cats weave their way through their owners’ lives, climbing, comforting, nestling, and sometimes just tripping everyone up in this uplifting collection of tales by international bestselling...

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

Alone in the Alaskan Arctic, wildlife biologist Hazel Sutton retreats to a remote cabin after her husband's death, planning one final season before giving up on life entirely. But when a wild arctic fox begins watching her from the tundra, an unlikely connection forms between woman and animal. Through the brutal darkness of polar winter, temperatures that plunge to fifty below, and isolation that tests her will to survive, Hazel discovers that the small white fox is more than just an observer. The fox warns her of danger, guides her through blizzards, and offers gifts when supplies run low...

Where Wounded Spirits Run Free Kim Meeder has seen horses go where no one else can tread—stepping through the minefield of a broken child's soul in a dance of trust that only God can understand. From a mistreated horse to an emotionally starved child and back again, a torrent of love washes...

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...

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.

A heart‑warming, magical tale about love, loss, and the extraordinary power of imagination. When Ellie loses her beloved husband Hugo, she’s left with only photographs and memories to hold onto. Seeking comfort, she adopts a cat—never expecting that this quiet companion will open the door to a world where dreams shimmer into life. One night, as Ellie reflects on Hugo, her cat’s shadow drifts across a patch of moonlit glow… and something impossible happens. Light bends. Magic stirs. Suddenly, Ellie and her feline friend are whisked into breathtaking adventures—dancing among stars...

Original tales inspired by Native American and Norwegian folklore that highlight the wisdom of the divine natural world Shares unique stories about Earth Medicine and animal magic, inspired by the author’s unusual Native American (Hopi) and Norwegian upbringing Interwoven with ancient...

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, ...

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, ...

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. ...

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.

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 ...

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.

An instant New York Times bestseller! For fans of Love Is My Favorite Thing and I Need a Hug comes a sweet story about the healing power of love. Perfect for Valentine’s Day and beyond! Sometimes your best friend is only a tail wag away! Oscar the bird is worried that one day love will find...

Meet Venus, the puppy with a big heart and loud bark, who takes life on the chin. In this book, Venus tells in her own voice of the adventures, battles and joys of her puppyhood, and shares the wisdom that she receives from her angel. Venus is psychic, sensitive and ruthlessly honest. Her diary...

He’s a widower who swore he’d never love again. She’s an ex-con who doesn’t believe she deserves a second chance. And one loyal stray dog refuses to give up on either of them. Veterinarian Cam Felton has lived in the shadows of grief ever since the accident that shattered his family. His small-town clinic is the one place he can hide from the world, and from the idea of loving anyone ever again. Becca is running from a past that nearly destroyed her. After years in prison, she lands in Forest Hills with nothing but a change of clothes, a bruised heart, and the stubborn hope that she...