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The French poet, Theophile Gautier once asked, "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes?" And it's true if you have ever loved an animal, you know that there is something special about them. Random Acts of Kindness by Animals proves it, through amazing and heartwarming true tales of animal compassion, devotion, and bravery. In the pages of this book readers will meet remarkable dogs and cats, as well as gorillas, dolphins, bears, seagulls, rats, birds, and one heroic pig! Even ants are caught practicing compassion, as they're observed pulling a thorn from an injured comrade.Included are wellpublicized stories, such as the gorilla that carried an injured child to safety, as well as the more obscure, like the German Shepherd that visited the grave of his deceased owner every day at the same hour. This sweet book also reflects human acts of kindness to animals. Edward Lear, author of The Owl and the Pussycat, built his new house as an exact replica of his old one to keep from traumatizing his beloved cat.Random Acts of Kindness by Animals proves that these are thinking creatures with real emotions hardly news to animal lovers and provides a window into the lives of some amazing critters!
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#1 Bestseller in Animal Care & Pets, Essays - The Heartwarming Compassion of AnimalsTrue tales of kindness. This book is packed with stories of random acts of kindness, big and small, performed by various animals. Author and known speaker on animal-related issues Stephanie LaLand has gathered a multitude of stories sure to fill your heart with happiness and hope. From dogs to dolphins, learn true stories of animal compassion, devotion, and bravery.Proof that there is something special about animals. Anyone who’s had a pet knows there is something special about them. We see it in their eyes when they look at us affectionately or play with others or help someone in need. Animal behavior is interesting because in many ways, how they act and the things they do are similar to the way we care for each other. Animals are affectionate and smart creatures, and this book highlights just a few of the ways that they practice compassion.The beauty of the relationship between humans and animals. Not only does LaLand include random acts of kindness by animals in this book, but she also integrates instances of human compassion for animals. For example, she shares the story of a man who rebuilt his new house to look exactly like his old one so that his beloved cat would not be traumatized by the move. Stories like this one emphasize the unique bond that we share with animals and demonstrate just how beautiful that relationship can be.Read Stephanie LaLand’s Random Acts of Kindness of Animals and discover…Inspiring true stories that will surprise you and warm your heartActs of genuine, selfless compassion performed by our beloved animalsThe truth of the amazing connection between humans and animalsReaders of other animal books such as Unlikely Friendships; Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel; Mama's Last Hug; and Devoted: 38 Extraordinary Tales of Love, Loyalty, and Life With Dogs will love Random Acts of Kindness by Animals.
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