Sunday, April 5, 2009

It's begun! My book Warm Hearts, Fuzzy Paws is coming together!

My goal is to bring extraordinary animals' stories alive, sharing inspiring and heartwarming tales about service animals and their therapy work, especially those animals rescued and adopted from bad situations. How they blossomed and give back so much joy is amazing. My dream for this book is to explore and express the depths of animals' giving and forgiving souls.

While the book's primary focus will be around dogs, the majority of therapy animals, this is an equal-species book! I would love to hear from the families of visiting cats, rabbits, llamas, ponies...everyone!
My crew, Kody, Frasier, and Daphne are helping me with this project. Sort of. Kody tends to sleep through most of the work. Frasier "helps" me type. Daphne provides moral support.

A little background...
Therapy and visiting animals are animals that train and pass rigorous testing to be allowed to visit patients in hospitals. They must be able to remain calm in a variety of circumstances and new smells, as well as enjoy meeting new people in these strange new environments.

For more information about service and therapy animals, please contact the Delta Society.

4 comments:

  1. Stacie,

    Congrats on the start of your book. I'm sharing your blog with all my animal-lover friends.

    Blessings,
    Flora

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  2. What a wonderful reason to start a blog that combines great information and photos for a great cause.

    Animals are truly therapeutic. I'm so glad you've chosen this topic.

    Shirley

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  3. I had no idea you were putting together a book! I can't wait for it to be published, and want copies for some animal lovers I know.

    Judy K.

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  4. Congratulations! I'm so happy for you and the start of your book. It will be wonderful!! I look forward to the unfolding of many heart warming stories via your blog and book.
    Much success and happiness to you always!

    Barbara Techel
    Author & Mom of Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog
    www.frankiethewalknrolldog.blogspot.com
    www.joyfulpaws.com

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