Vets and Pets, Dava Guerin
Vets and Pets, Dava Guerin
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Vets and Pets
Wounded Warriors and the Animals That Help Them Heal

Author: Dava Guerin, Kevin Ferris

Narrator: Teri Clark Linden

Unabridged: 8 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 10/17/2017

Categories: Nonfiction, Pets


Synopsis

Vets and Pets tells fifteen emotional and entertaining stories of the incredible bonds between wounded warriors, veterans, and other service members and their service and companion animals. Whether these special relationships are with dogs, cats, horses, pigs, or even birds of prey, readers will discover how these remarkable animals help veterans return to civilian life and live independently while simultaneously bringing joy and confidence into their lives. Tyler struggled to adjust to civilian life after losing both of his legs in Afghanistan, until he met his intelligent and willfully disobedient red European Doberman pinscher, Apollo. Vietnam veteran Patrick regained a sense of well-being and hope through the study of birds of prey. Max the horse has helped numerous veterans learn to trust, improve their communication, and increase their self-confidence and self-esteem. Mandi discovered that the intelligence and unconditional love of pigs were exactly what she needed to heal from an abusive past and a disappointing army-training injury. These are just a few of the uplifting stories that are featured in this striking collection. In addition to exploring the unique, lifelong bonds that can develop between veterans and their animal companions, Vets and Pets spotlights extraordinary nonprofits that unite wounded warriors with service and companion animals, including Pets for Patriots, Hooves Marching for Mercy, Horses Helping Heroes, and Avian Veteran Alliance, among others.

About Dava Guerin

Dava Guerin is the co-author of Unbreakable Bonds and Vets and Pets, both released by Skyhorse Publishing. Guerin has worked with numerous US Presidents, and managed visits for world leaders, US politicians, and entertainers, worked closely with First Lady Barbara Bush, managed national and international public relations programs for many Fortune 500 companies, and managed media for the 2000 Republican National Convention. Guerin worked for more than twenty years in the marketing and communications and public relations fields. She served as communications director for the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress, and owned her own public relations firm. She managed national and international public relations programs for many Fortune 500 companies and provided media credentialing and media management for the 2000 Republican National Convention, the President’s Summit for America’s Future, and We the People 200, among others. She lives in Berlin, Maryland, with her husband, mother, and two Labradoodles, J.P. Morgan and Tinkie. She lives in Berlin, MD.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ann

This is a heartwarming book that shows the power of love between humans and animals. Over 20 stories about combat veterans and their companion/service animals that help with physical and emotional issues. Not only dogs but horses, birds , cats and others help these men and women cope with life after......more

Not the best of books on Wounded Warriors and their furry saviors, but there are several compelling and heartwarming stories My Full Review......more

Goodreads review by Susan

Princess Fuzzypants here: Even though this book is heavily weighted towards dogs, as a cat I was still moved by the stories told herein. We all know how wonderful we animals are for making humans happier and healthier but our talents are never so important as when we make huge difference in the quali......more

Goodreads review by Gina

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This is a great book filled with inspiring stories about how veterans are helped through their connections with various animals. We have all heard of service dogs, and there are some great stories a......more