Mutual Rescue : : how Adopting a Homeless Animal can Save You, too
Book - 2019 Adult Book / Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Pets / Miscellaneous, 636.088 No 1 On Shelf No requests on this item
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Call Number: Adult Book / Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Pets / Miscellaneous, 636.088 No
On Shelf At: Westgate Branch
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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.
"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
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PUBLISHED
New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2019.
Year Published: 2019
Description: viii, 264 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781538713532
1538713535
SUBJECTS
Pet adoption -- Anecdotes.
Animal shelters -- Anecdotes.
Animal rescue.
Human-animal relationships.