Thirty, single, and working as a part-time clerk at an insurance company, Julie Klam had resorted to consulting tarot cards about when she would meet that special someone. When he finally showed up, he wasn't exactly as she had pictured. Flat-faced, eyes askew, neutered, and irresistibly sweet, he was a Boston terrier named Otto. And he was only the beginning. This is the humorous, tender story of how Julie learned life's most important lessons from...

Describes how rescuing stray dogs in Iraq gave some American soldiers a sense of purpose and helped them heal emotional wounds.

This treasury features heartwarming photographs and touching stories of dedicated working dogs who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and proven themselves as true heroes.

Jon Katz shares the story of a difficult year during which he was forced to face a trauma from the past, and tells how he was helped through his struggles by his dog Izzy, who works with him as trained hospice volunteers, and a new black Labrador puppy named Lenore, who gives boundless love to every creature she meets.

"The endearing true story of a Type-A mom struggling to care for a daughter who has Type 1 diabetes--and the incredible service dog who changes their lives for the better. Stefany Shaheen takes readers on an emotional journey as she tries everything to manage her daughter Elle's deadly and unpredictable disease, all while juggling a family of four children. Overcoming the skepticism that a dog can provide answers that medical science is still seeking,...