Download or read book Inspirational Stories Of Disabled Pets written by Sandee Buist and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-07-05 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for anyone who has a love for animals and especially for those who are involved in rescue or shelter work. Read how these individuals have made a difference in the lives of lost, sick, or abandoned fur-buddies. This book the 2nd of 3 in a collection of true short stories about pets with disabilities. It features more than 40 inspiring stories about pets who have overcome physical and emotional challenges to go on to become great family pets. This is a must-read for any cat lover or dog lover. These books are especially inspiring for people who are battling difficult times in their lives, as seeing how these pets overcome hardships gives many people hope of overcoming their own challenges. Excerpt: "Almendra was born without front legs, and instead of teaching her how to walk, the family that was responsible for her litter dumped her at the Mexican veterinary school, where I am a student. She was covered in open wounds from dragging her body around, and she could only move one of her back legs. The hand-off from her former guardian was strange. The woman gave her to me and said, 'Please take care of her.' Then she started crying and ran away! I was left there alone, holding this disfigured, bloody puppy in my hands, thinking, 'What is next?'" -Adhara Talamantes

Download or read book Lost Souls written by Kyla Duffy and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-07-05 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some people with giant hearts set out to help pets with disabilities. Other people somehow come to have special-needs pets before they realize how blessed they are to have received the pet they needed, even if it wasn't necessarily the pet they wanted at first. Whatever the case, many people find that their “special-abled” pets have added a new dimension to their lives that no readily-adoptable pet ever could. The book is for them! Since 2009, the heartwarming "Lost Souls: FOUND!" series has entertained and inspired people, helping many to see the rewards of adopting abused, neglected, and “less-adoptable” animals. This next book in the series is focused specifically on animals who have overcome (or are working to overcome) disabilities. There is no way around it: these stories will inspire YOU! A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF PROCEEDS FROM EVERY SALE IS DONATED BACK TO RESCUE GROUPS. Excerpt:The “D” Word: Many people use the word 'disability' to describe you and me. Some things we do well, and some things we don't, but it's not because we don't try. There are many words that start with 'D' that better describe us: Daring, Driven, Dedicated, Determined, Diligent, Dauntless, Dashing, Dapper, Delightful, Devoted, Dignified, Dynamic, Dandy. We're not disabled. We're uniquely-enabled, and we can do amazing things.” –Eric Melvin, inspired by Angelyne “The Amazing” DEAF Cattle Dog

Download or read book Extraordinary Dogs written by Joyce Darrell and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Auggie appeared to be a klutzy puppy, always bumping into walls. Really, he was born blind and could only see shadows. Emmy Lou, a kind-spirited hunting dog, was shot and could never use her hind legs again. Jinx, a rambunctious three-legged terrier mix, was abandoned and dumped on the side of the road. Despite the difficult hardships that these pups faced, they found families who accepted and loved them unconditionally. Extraordinary Dogs is a compilation of fifty heart-warming, against-all- odds profiles of dogs with disabilities with an unwavering zest for life. Each dog's one of a kind story will no doubt win you over, paws down.

Download or read book Disabled Dogs written by Meish Goldish and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2002, a tiny, golden puppy was born without one of her front legs. Her other front leg was badly deformed, leaving her unable to walk. The Stringfellow family adopted the puppy and named her Faith. However, they worried that little Faith might never be able to walk on her own. As Faith got older and stronger, the Stringfellows helped her to balance on her hind legs. Eventually, they used peanut butter to coax her to walk all by herself on only two legs! This is just one of the many inspiring stories found in Disabled Dogs. Some dogs, like Faith, are missing legs, while others do not have the ability to see or hear. Whatever the challenge, young readers will be amazed at how these dogs are able to lead full and active lives, and provide hope to people who have similar disabilities. With dramatic, full-color photos of these extra-special canines, this book is sure to warm the hearts of dog lovers everywhere.

Download or read book Lost Souls written by Kyla Duffy and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-10-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lost Souls: FOUND! Inspiring Stories About Pets with Disabilities, Vol. III is the final installment in Happy Tails Books' series featuring pets who, with the help of loving, caring guardians, have overcome incredible obstacles to make the most out of their lives. The stories included in this book highlight how each pet, despite any difficulty, has become an indispensable family member and how the humans attached to these pets truly see these challenges as blessings instead of burdens. From the Back Cover: “Three-legged Ella has two sides: her crazy, unfocused, wild side that emerges when she's challenging her Newf sister, Zoe, and her motherly, gentle, loving side that she shows to blind Jake. I have a 20-second rule for Ella, during which she must 'focus' before I allow her to go wild again. In my opinion, she has earned the right to get a little crazy and to soak up every bit of her surroundings, so I reward her with that leeway once she gets through the 20 seconds. Ella certainly has a lot of living to do after being discarded by her breeder and almost not living at all! We should all be such a sponge for life!” –Judy Robinson

Download or read book Ivy the Very Determined Dog written by Bromfield Press and published by . This book was released on 1919-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lost Souls written by Kyla Duffy and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-08-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the much-anticipated second volume in the Lost Souls: FOUND! Inspiring Stories About Pets with Disabilities series. It features more than 40 inspiring stories about pets who have overcome physical and emotional challenges to go on to become great family pets. This is a must-read for any cat lover or dog lover. These books are especially inspiring for people who are battling difficult times in their lives, as seeing how these pets overcome hardships gives many people hope of overcoming their own challenges.Excerpt:"Almendra was born without front legs, and instead of teaching her how to walk, the family that was responsible for her litter dumped her at the Mexican veterinary school, where I am a student. She was covered in open wounds from dragging her body around, and she could only move one of her back legs. The hand-off from her former guardian was strange. The woman gave her to me and said, 'Please take care of her.' Then she started crying and ran away! I was left there alone, holding this disfigured, bloody puppy in my hands, thinking, 'What is next?'" -Adhara Talamantes

Download or read book Partners in Independence written by Ed Eames and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gentle guide dog leading a blind human partner through a busy matrix of crowded streets is surely a familiar sight. Less familiar, but just as quietly dramatic are the hearing and service dogs brightening quality of life for the deaf, hard of hearing and physically disabled who choose to be an active part of the world around them.

Download or read book Piglet written by Melissa Shapiro and published by Atria Books. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of the beloved New York Times bestsellers Marley and Me and Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love, a charming, inspirational memoir about empathy, resilience, kindness, and an adorable deaf blind pink dog. When Connecticut veterinarian Melissa Shapiro gets a call about a tiny deaf blind puppy rescued from a hoarding situation in need of fostering, she doesn’t hesitate to say, “yes.” Little does she know how that decision will transform her, her family, and legions of admirers destined to embrace the saga of the indomitable pink pup. One of the most anxious dogs Melissa had ever encountered, the traumatized Piglet weighed under two pounds upon his welcome into the Shapiro household—which included Melissa’s husband Warren and their three college-aged kids, plus six other rescued dogs. After weeks of reassurance, and lots of love, Piglet connected, gained confidence, and his extraordinary spirit emerged. Melissa soon forged a powerful bond with Piglet, allowing the two to communicate without sound or visual cues. Two months later, when the day arrived to say good-bye to the now dashing, six-pound pink boy dog with the larger than life spirit, Melissa faced a heart-wrenching decision. Could she hand him over to someone willing to give Piglet the full-time attention he required or could she adapt her schedule and her household to make a permanent place for him in her life and work? Of course, the answer was simple: love would find a way. Curious, engaged, and incredibly eager to learn, Piglet quickly became part of the family. What started out as a few simple Facebook posts of Piglet and his pack rapidly evolved into a global celebration of Piglet’s infectiously positive mindset. Piglet: The Unexpected Story of a Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy and His Family fully illustrates this heartwarming story of one special little puppy with a purpose to teach the power of empathy, love, and kindness.

Download or read book Haatchi Little B written by Wendy Holden and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-07 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book tells the amazing true story of one astonishing little boy and the very special dog who has changed his life forever. On a bitterly cold night in January 2012, Haatchi the dog was hit over the head and abandoned on a railway line in London, England, to be hit by a train. Somehow, the puppy survived the blood loss from his partially severed leg and rear tail and managed to crawl away to safety. Fortunately, Haatchi was rescued, although vets couldn't save his leg and tail. He came to the attention of Colleen Drummond and Will Howkins, who aren't just kind-hearted dog-lovers. They are also the dad and stepmother of Owen (known to his family as Little B for 'little buddy'). Owen, now aged eight, has an extremely rare genetic disorder which causes his muscles to permanently tense. Largely confined to a wheelchair, Owen was withdrawn and anxious and found it difficult to make friends. But when the little boy awoke the morning after Haatchi arrived, he immediately fell in love with the severely disabled rescue animal who would, in turn, rescue him"--

Download or read book Perfect Imperfection written by Alex Cearns and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These perfectly imperfect dogs have gentle lessons for us all ... Meet special little Vegemite with the permanent wink; Bali Pip, the playful pup who lost her fur; Raul, who takes partial paralysis in his stride; and many more, all seen through the lens of award-winning photographer Alex Cearns.In this inspiring portrayal of difference, Alex captures the intrinsic beauty and spirit; the sweetness, resilience and strength of 60 perfectly imperfect dogs. They adapt to their unique bodies without complaint, they survive with determination and they live with joy. In the accompanying stories from their best friends, the bond between these endearing doggos and their humans shines through - and sometimes they even save each other. For anyone who's ever loved a dog ...

Download or read book The Short Stories About Pets With Disabilities written by Orval Scholle and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for anyone who has a love for animals and especially for those who are involved in rescue or shelter work. Read how these individuals have made a difference in the lives of lost, sick, or abandoned fur-buddies. This book the 2nd of 3 in a collection of true short stories about pets with disabilities. It features more than 40 inspiring stories about pets who have overcome physical and emotional challenges to go on to become great family pets. This is a must-read for any cat lover or dog lover. These books are especially inspiring for people who are battling difficult times in their lives, as seeing how these pets overcome hardships gives many people hope of overcoming their own challenges. Excerpt: "Almendra was born without front legs, and instead of teaching her how to walk, the family that was responsible for her litter dumped her at the Mexican veterinary school, where I am a student. She was covered in open wounds from dragging her body around, and she could only move one of her back legs. The hand-off from her former guardian was strange. The woman gave her to me and said, 'Please take care of her.' Then she started crying and ran away! I was left there alone, holding this disfigured, bloody puppy in my hands, thinking, 'What is next?'" -Adhara Talamantes

Download or read book Almost Perfect written by Susan Bertrand and published by Enspirio House. This book was released on 2008-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world that reveres perfection and disdains anything less, most of us realize that nothing and no one can truly measure up. Yet, when it comes to choosing companion animals, most folks wont settle for less. These stories are about those animals who, through birth or injury, have been rendered less than perfect, and the humans who found love enough to welcome them into their hearts and homes. Almost Perfect allows you to share the immeasurable rewards those people have found. Learn what courage really is from Colbi, a blind Alaskan Husky, as he trades a hellish life in a puppy mill for the challenges of farm living. Be inspired by Ruby, the irrepressible Labrador-Doberman mix who adapts to a devastating, muscle-eating disease by learning to truly roll with the punches. Follow Cagney, the paraplegic rat, who struggles along with his human mom through her Masters thesis. Be inspired by the joy and grace with which Tux, a handsome black-and-white cat, navigates a life of almost complete paralysis. Root for tiny, blind Idgie to beat the mean streets of Philadelphia to become a Thanksgiving miracle kitten. Give yourself permission to believe once more as you enjoy these true and heartwarming stories of animals that have overcome physical handicaps to share happy, full lives with their human companions.

Download or read book Disabled Dogs written by Meish Goldish and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2002, a tiny, golden puppy was born without one of her front legs. Her other front leg was badly deformed, leaving her unable to walk. The Stringfellow family adopted the puppy and named her Faith. However, they worried that little Faith might never be able to walk on her own. As Faith got older and stronger, the Stringfellows helped her to balance on her hind legs. Eventually, they used peanut butter to coax her to walk all by herself on only two legs! This is just one of the many inspiring stories found in Disabled Dogs. Some dogs, like Faith, are missing legs, while others do not have the ability to see or hear. Whatever the challenge, young readers will be amazed at how these dogs are able to lead full and active lives, and provide hope to people who have similar disabilities. With dramatic, full-color photos of these extra-special canines, this book is sure to warm the hearts of dog lovers everywhere.

Download or read book Rescue and Jessica written by Jessica Kensky and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2019 Schneider Family Book Award Winner Based on a real-life partnership, the heartening story of the love and teamwork between a girl and her service dog will illuminate and inspire. Rescue thought he’d grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog — it’s the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he’s better suited to being a service dog, he’s worried that he’s not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time. An endnote from the authors tells more about the training and extraordinary abilities of service dogs, particularly their real-life best friend and black lab, Rescue.

Download or read book Wonder Dogs written by Maureen Maurer and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a devastating diagnosis at the age of 39, Maureen Maurer was given a second chance at life. Giving up her successful career as a CPA, she took a leap of faith to pursue her childhood dream: teaching dogs to help people with disabilities. She founded two nonprofit organizations, Assistance Dogs of Hawaii and Assistance Dogs Northwest, and unleashed the potential dogs have to help people with special needs. In Wonder Dogs, Maureen shares her story of discovering God's true purpose for her life and the amazing adventure that followed. She also tells the triumphant stories of her beloved dogs and their inspiring partners as they overcome incredible challenges to live life to the fullest. These heartwarming and uplifting accounts show what's possible when we focus on abilities rather than disabilities. Dog lovers everywhere will enjoy this fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at what goes into selecting and training assistance dogs. Anyone who loves stories about second chances and overcoming challenges will find in Wonder Dogs a whole pack of kindred spirits.

Download or read book Hyperbole and a Half written by Allie Brosh and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times Bestseller “Funny and smart as hell” (Bill Gates), Allie Brosh’s Hyperbole and a Half showcases her unique voice, leaping wit, and her ability to capture complex emotions with deceptively simple illustrations. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every time Allie Brosh posts something new on her hugely popular blog Hyperbole and a Half the internet rejoices. This full-color, beautifully illustrated edition features more than fifty percent new content, with ten never-before-seen essays and one wholly revised and expanded piece as well as classics from the website like, “The God of Cake,” “Dogs Don’t Understand Basic Concepts Like Moving,” and her astonishing, “Adventures in Depression,” and “Depression Part Two,” which have been hailed as some of the most insightful meditations on the disease ever written. Brosh’s debut marks the launch of a major new American humorist who will surely make even the biggest scrooge or snob laugh. We dare you not to. FROM THE AUTHOR: This is a book I wrote. Because I wrote it, I had to figure out what to put on the back cover to explain what it is. I tried to write a long, third-person summary that would imply how great the book is and also sound vaguely authoritative—like maybe someone who isn’t me wrote it—but I soon discovered that I’m not sneaky enough to pull it off convincingly. So I decided to just make a list of things that are in the book: Pictures Words Stories about things that happened to me Stories about things that happened to other people because of me Eight billion dollars* Stories about dogs The secret to eternal happiness* *These are lies. Perhaps I have underestimated my sneakiness!