Marty Becker, D.V.M. Bücher

For thousands of years, dogs have been cherished as devoted companions and exuberant playmates--their unconditional love, limitless affection and unwavering loyalty never fail to melt our hearts. The stories in Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul truly capture the special joy these four-legged creatures bring to our lives and hearts. The family that learns the true meaning of Christmas when their Lab needs medical care during the holidays. The intimidating Doberman who becomes a loving mother to an orphaned duckling. The homeless man whose life is changed when he meets a special dog. The pocket-size assistance dog who dials 9-1-1.The crafty beagle-mix with the munchies who helps himself from the refrigerator . . . and many more unforgettable canine characters.From exciting and entertaining accounts of courage and humor to heartwarming tales of healing and learning, each touching story in this book will inspire dog lovers to rejoice in the unique bond they share with their canine companions.

Berührende Geschichten für alle Katzenbesitzer! Ob verspielte Katzenkinder, würdevolle ausgewachsene Tiere oder gelassene Senioren – unsere sanften Haus- und Seelengefährten schmeicheln sich in unsere Herzen und sind auf ihre ganz individuelle Art wunderbar: die rot gefleckte Manxkatze, die ihre Familie vor ausströmendem Gas in ihrer Wohnung rettet oder die Hauskatze auf nur noch drei Beinen, die das Leben eines unglücklichen Schulmädchens von Grund auf umkrempelt. Von heiteren Momenten bis zu erschütternden und tief berührenden Szenen rühmt jede Geschichte eine neue Seite der tiefen Beziehung, die wir Menschen mit unseren Katzen erleben.

Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul spoke directly to the hearts of all readers whose lives have ever been changed by the love of a pet. Now the coauthors bring readers this volume, honoring the unique and enduring love that people share with their cats and dogs. Like its predecessor, this book is a joyous and inspiring collection--sometimes poignant, sometimes amusing, always filled with the special and incredibly unconditional love only cats and dogs can give. The stories in this collection celebrate those lovable furry, four-legged creatures that bring out the best in all of us, inspiring us to be happier, kinder, more understanding and more loving. Readers will discover that many of humanity's greatest heroes, healers and teachers are not humans at all, but those amazing cats and dogs that brighten all our lives.