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Kindred Spirits: How the Remarkable Bond Between Humans and Animals Can Change the Way we Live

Treating animals just as any healer would treat human beings, Allen Schoen has become one of America's most celebrated veterinarians. Kindred Spiritsshares the transformative power of his remarkable methods, explores how alternative healing is revolutionizing his profession, and, in the tradition of James Herriot, shares heartwarming stories of animals and their caretakers who have deeply enriched each other's lives. Through moving scenes-such as an ailing German shepherd who fights to stay alive so he can assist and comfort his ailing human companion-Schoen details the ways in which the human-animal bond can provide a wellspring of love and support, and outlines his own special prescription for improving the care we give our animals through adopting simple healing practices at home. A remarkable new synthesis of science and spirit, Kindred Spiritsat last reveals the many ways our animal friends can help us lead happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Themes
animalsdogsnature
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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