| Edition |
First hardcover edition. |
| Description |
viii, 264 pages, 8 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [249]-262). |
| Summary |
"MUTUAL RESCUE profiles the transformational impact that shelter pets have on humans, exploring the emotional, physical, and spiritual gifts that rescued animals provide. It explores through anecdote, observation, and scientific research, the complexity and depth of the role that pets play in our lives. Every story in the book brings an unrecognized benefit of adopting homeless animals to the forefront of the rescue conversation."-- Amazon.com |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Heart. Finding courage: pets as secure bases and safe havens -- Building trust: animals and the biochemistry of bonding -- Coping with grief: fur as a source of comfort and solace -- Flourishing after sorrow: four-legged support for post-traumatic growth -- Body. Vitalizing physical health: the effect of wags and whiskers on physiology -- Embracing joy: Animals' playful companionship transforms loneliness -- Overcoming illness or injury: the role of pets in persevering through physical challenges -- Recovering from addiction: the stabilizing power of furry acceptance -- Mind. Cultivating grit: pets as source of strength and resilience -- Supporting mental and emotional well-being: paws anchor us in the present -- Fostering children's development: animals' impact on autism, reading skills, and cognitive growth -- Connection. Enriching relationships: pets bind us together -- Beyond cats and dogs: appreciating the natural world and all the creatures in it -- Discovering purpose: what animals can teach us about meaning, love, and faith. |
| Subject |
Pet adoption -- Anecdotes.
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Animal shelters -- Anecdotes.
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Animal rescue.
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Human-animal relationships.
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Animal rescue. (OCoLC)fst00809362
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Animal shelters. (OCoLC)fst00809390
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Human-animal relationships. (OCoLC)fst00963482
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Pet adoption. (OCoLC)fst01059152
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| Genre/Form |
Anecdotes.
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| Added Author |
Graves, Ginny, author.
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| ISBN |
9781538713532 (hardcover) |
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1538713535 (hardcover) |
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