Animal Heroes: Interviews, Stories, Dogs, Cats, Pets, Wildlife, Kindness, Adoption, Rescue, Animal Hero Kids

Animal Heroes: Interviews, Stories, Dogs, Cats, Pets, Wildlife, Kindness, Adoption, Rescue, Animal Hero Kids

Animal Heroes is a podcast of feel-good short stories and interviews about Loving Life with Animals. Laurel Herman, inspired by her experiences meeting people through her own service dog, has recorded countless conversations with strangers about the power of the human-animal bond. Kids and adults - strangers no longer - share surprising glimpses into their lives. Laurel founded AnimalHero and AnimalHero Kids in 2005 to celebrate people who help animals, and animals who help people. All are Animal Heroes.

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October 8, 2019 1 min

What is beauty? A rhyming story by Dave Crawley shared with school kids in 2010. Published in Dave's book Dog Poems.

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Laurel rescues a wandering homeless kitten. A true love story told in rhyme by Dave Crawley, shared with school kids in 2010. Published in Dave's book Cat Poems.

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The joy of rescuing a retired racing Greyhound. A rhyming story by Dave Crawley shared with school kids in 2010. Published in Dave's book "Dog Poems."

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An unexpected visitor walks up to the couple's car after church, on the woman's 80-something birthday. They invite the thirsty dog into the house for water. Then lunch. Then dinner. Is an owner looking for her? If not, will she be invited to stay?

 

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A very patient dog lets 5-year-old Paula dress her in baby clothes and push her in a buggy. When the little girl is at school, her grandparents receive daily Daisy visits. Paula Fasseas's love for animals grew over the years. The Co-Founder of PAWS Chicago reflects on how much fun Daisy added to the life of her family.

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PAWS Chicago Co-Founder Paula Fasseas receives a letter from a woman who reveals how a little terrier she adopted restored her hope - and renewed her life - following depression. An Animal Hero Story of gratitude.

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Choosing Sophie was not in their plans. Their landlord did not allow dogs. Yet, they rescued the dog who only had hours to spare. Serendipity graced the skinny dog and her adoptive family with an unforgettable life. Paula Fasseas, PAWS Chicago Co-Founder, reads their eloquent letter.

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