Four-Legged Heroes: When Pets Rescue People

Kindness to Animals Often Brings Unexpected Rewards George brings his rescued dog Sunny in for a checkup. Dr. Joanne loves meeting pets and people. A young woman finds a surprise after a long, hard day. A new roommate in the form of a gorgeous calico cat. Clara meets two dogs who need a safe place to land. She needs the safe place even more. Hildar treasures his solitary rainy season adventures. Then a most unusual creature surprises him. Amber loves her favorite hometown antique shop. Kirstie and Popcorn greet her as the new owners. Sharing our lives with pets gives us plenty of companionship, snuggles, and love. Especially when we rescue an animal in need. But sometimes the animals help us instead, and in ways we never imagine. Join pet-owned human Kari Kilgore for fascinating tales full of wonderful creatures and the surprising ways they rescue people. Includes five original stories: The Best Judge of Human Character (Lightning Gap), The Siren's Yowl, The Storms That Save You (Misfortune and Magic), The Part That Loves the Most, and Popcorn and the Precious Pebbles Antique Shop Dogs Know the Human Heart George brings his newly rescued dog Sunny in for a checkup. Hoping Dr. Joanne gives Sunny the all-clear. Joanne loves meeting pets and people. Especially those getting a fresh start. Sparks fly between them with Sunny’s cheerful help. An Open Window to Love, or Danger? A young woman finds a surprise after a long, hard day. A new roommate in the form of a gorgeous calico cat. The best friend she never knew she needed until then. But cats know best when it comes to humans, good or bad. Setting a Sweet Example Blue from too many hard changes, Clara invites two new dogs into her life. Sweet girls rescued from a rough start, hoping for a safe place to land. But her best friend suspects she needs the safe place even more. An Unlikely Ally Hildar treasures his solitary rainy season adventures. Exploring the desert city of Profant while everyone else hides indoors. Wandering hidden parts of his father’s house most never see. Then an unusual and wonderful creature surprises him in a forbidden passageway. Popcorn Knows Treasure When She Sees It Amber looks forward to visiting her favorite antique shop. Only to find unexpected change. Kirstie settles in to her new business, hoping to make friends. Hard work in a small town.