Product Description

It has long been said that a dog is a person's best friend, and how true that is. To many, though, the canine-human relationship goes far deeper than friendship. It is the ultimate reflection of a mutual and unconditional level of commitment and of a dog's ability to become one with its human. It is a relationship of love, care, and loyalty that penetrates the soul, softens the heart, and generates an inseparable emotional bond.

The Compassion of Dogs is a fabulous collection of true and moving stories that illustrate how dogs display their wide range of emotions familiar to any pet owner—compassion, courage, intuition, and loyalty. Inside, you'll meet canine caregivers, therapists, and heroes, as well as medics, September 11 saviors, and countless other very special dog friends, including:
·Louise, a Bearded Collie who became separated from her owners near the World Trade Center on September 11 only to find herself riding one of the ferries, comforting countless strangers
·A therapy dog named Lucy who became best friends with a young girl with leukemia and stayed by her side during her final weeks
·Andre, the little dog who continued to visit a favorite spot on the lawn where he had spent time with his owner before her death
·And many more
These are fascinating and heartwarming real-life accounts of the power of canine-human relationships, the depth of which are certain to resonate within the heart of any dog lover. You'll relive the emotions and thoughtfulness of your own best friends and discover dogs' awesome ability to earn the respect, love, and admiration of all who share their lives with these amazing animals.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3259622 in Books
• Published on: 2002-07-31
• Format: Bargain Price
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 240 pages

Review
"Anyone who has a passion for dogs will love the Compassion of Dogs."
?Chris Walkowicz, president of the dog Writers Association of America and AKC judge

"Paw With a Cause is proud to be part of this remarkable collection of inspiring stories. Ms. Dearth has assembled tales that demonstrate what dog lovers have known for centuries?our lives are truly enhanced by these four-legged wonders!"
?AJ Springstead-Sapp, CEO, Paws With a Cause

"Kim Dearth's latest book celebrates our love affair with dogs. Keep a box of tissues handy but be ready to smile through your tears as you recognize your own special pets within the pages of this book. The Compassion of Dogs is a moving, uplifting, and inspirational testament to the endless devotion our canine friends freely offer us. Bravo!"
?Amy D. Shojai, nationally known authority on pet care and behavior and author of Pet Care in the New Century: Cutting-Edge Medicine for Dogs and Cats

"If you loved dogs before you read this wonderful book, you'll love them even more when you're done. The true stories in The Compassion of Dogs will warm your heart, kindle your spirit, and leave no doubt that dogs are highly emotional and caring beings. Read it and share with friends and family."
?Marc Bekoff, Department of Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder, and author of Minding Animals: Awareness, Emotions, and Heart

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Review
"Anyone who has a passion for dogs will love the Compassion of Dogs."
—Chris Walkowicz, president of the dog Writers Association of America and AKC judge

"Paw With a Cause is proud to be part of this remarkable collection of inspiring stories. Ms. Dearth has assembled tales that demonstrate what dog lovers have known for centuries—our lives are truly enhanced by these four-legged wonders!"
—AJ Springstead-Sapp, CEO, Paws With a Cause

"Kim Dearth's latest book celebrates our love affair with dogs. Keep a box of tissues handy but be ready to smile through your tears as you recognize your own special pets within the pages of this book. The Compassion of Dogs is a moving, uplifting, and inspirational testament to the endless devotion our canine friends freely offer us. Bravo!"
—Amy D. Shojai, nationally known authority on pet care and behavior and author of Pet Care in the New Century: Cutting-Edge Medicine for Dogs and Cats

"If you loved dogs before you read this wonderful book, you'll love them even more when you're done. The true stories in The Compassion of Dogs will warm your heart, kindle your spirit, and leave no doubt that dogs are highly emotional and caring beings. Read it and share with friends and family."
—Marc Bekoff, Department of Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder, and author of Minding Animals: Awareness, Emotions, and Heart

From the Inside Flap
It has long been said that a dog is a person's best friend, and how true that is. To many, though, the canine-human relationship goes far deeper than friendship. It is the ultimate reflection of a mutual and unconditional level of commitment and of a dog's ability to become one with its human. It is a relationship of love, care, and loyalty that penetrates the soul, softens the heart, and generates an inseparable emotional bond.

The Compassion of Dogs is a fabulous collection of true and moving stories that illustrate how dogs display their wide range of emotions familiar to any pet owner?compassion, courage, intuition, and loyalty. Inside, you'll meet canine caregivers, therapists, and heroes, as well as medics, September 11 saviors, and countless other very special dog friends, including:
·Louise, a Bearded Collie who became separated from her owners near the World Trade Center on September 11 only to find herself riding one of the ferries, comforting countless strangers
·A therapy dog named Lucy who became best friends with a young girl with leukemia and stayed by her side during her final weeks
·Andre, the little dog who continued to visit a favorite spot on the lawn where he had spent time with his owner before her death
·And many more
These are fascinating and heartwarming real-life accounts of the power of canine-human relationships, the depth of which are certain to resonate within the heart of any dog lover. You'll relive the emotions and thoughtfulness of your own best friends and discover dogs' awesome ability to earn the respect, love, and admiration of all who share their lives with these amazing animals.

Customer Reviews

Wow
This was such a compelling book. It really touched my heart. The people/dog relationships impact the way you think about dogs and being a dog owner. Dogs are so loving and forgiving...they don't care that we aren't perfect. This book is easy to pick up and hard to put down. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Sorry I waited so long to read this book
I got this book for Christmas and should have read it right away, it is wonderful. I loved every story, especially the one about Louise, the rescue dog, who rescued others. I have three dogs but I wish Louise was my fourth.

Compassion of Dogs Compassionately told
My son received this book for Chirstmas because he is a big dog lover. We all read it and loved it. We were impressed by the intelligence of the writing and the research that was done for each dog. Few books are as revealing as this.