Walking with the Shadow of Love : The Remarkable Story of Lakota and the Zeakie Dog by Margo Bowblis PDF, TXT, DOC
9780692427781 English 0692427783 In her memoir, WALKING WITH THE SHADOW OF LOVE: The Remarkable Story of Lakota and the Zeakie Dog, the author/illustrator delves into some areas of pet ownership of great interest to a wide range of animal lovers. This beautiful memoir, illustrated and photographed by the author, is the story of her two working therapy dogs. The first dog is a purebred black Labrador from a fine breeder-the second, a mixed breed, puppy mill puppy who is losing his original home, and literally (and loudly) decides to "adopt" the author. The puppy grows into a statuesque, ninety-six pound dog who is surprisingly intelligent and becomes an intuitive, self-directed therapy dog. This dog with the humble origins, forms a bond so strong with the author and her other dog that even death cannot break it. Their story, above all, is a love story. The story begins with the training and raising of the first puppy, the adoption of the second puppy, and a description of the life of dogs and owner in a lake community in New Jersey. The dogs are both trained and certified as therapy dogs, and the reader gets to come along on some actual visits to people in facilities, and see the profound effect the two dogs have on the people they serve during these sessions. It is a joyful, rewarding, fulfilling lifestyle, until the unthinkable happens: at only four years of age, without the slightest hint of a warning, the adopted dog is stricken with an incurable cancer, so deadly that it threatens to take his life in a week or two-or even days. Enter a brilliant, dedicated, veterinary oncologist. She and the young dog's owner form an alliance to do battle with the disease, with the goal of extending the dog's life as much as possible, while providing a high quality of life-a life where he feels well, enjoys life, and can do all the things he loves. When they embark on this journey, neither one of them can even imagine the obstacles that will be put in front of them, or that, for the vet, the battle will become very, very personal, and require heroic measures on her part. Anyone who has ever battled this disease or watched someone they love fight it will relate to the struggle, the triumphs, the setbacks, and the need to live every day in presence and gratitude. What many people don't know, is that dogs are serving on the front lines of this battle. One of the most intriguing aspects of the book is its spiritual component. Do animals have souls? Will we ever see our beloved pets again, once they have left this life? Do they live on? This book delves into these questions and mysteries. In the introduction, the author explains that the book contains two separate story lines that run concurrently through the book. The first is the story as it unfolds. The second story line-in chapters printed in italics-consists of events that occur after the dog dies that provide convincing evidence that the dog is making its presence known. All along this journey, narrative photographs and illustrations of the dogs in the story keep us connected to these beautiful animals and their canine friends. The two story lines increase in intensity and barrel toward a life-altering, deeply emotional and spiritual conclusion that takes the reader to a place where few have gone. It is a place where they may learn a whole new concept of who our animals are, and a place that could be a great comfort to anyone who has ever lost an animal they love and been heartbroken., This is the story of two dogs: "Lakota", a purebred Labrador, and "Zeak", a mixed breed puppy-mill puppy, adopted by the author when he loses his home. Like many great stories, it begins with love at first sight, when the new dog loudly indicates--from the first time he meets the author-- that he knows he belongs with her, even though he is owned by someone else. Fate steps in, and when the puppy is adopted by the author, her other dog deeply bonds with the young dog as well. As the story unfolds, the author's photographs and illustrations paint a picture of a beautiful life in a rural community, hiking and swimming with the dogs and their pack of friends and humans. Both dogs are trained and certified as therapy dogs, and the reader goes along on some actual visits with the author and her dogs as they bring joy to hundreds of people, until the unthinkable happens: one of the dogs develops a deadly cancer at four years of age that could kill him in days. Battle lines are drawn and a plan is formed, as the family vows to do whatever it takes to give the ninety-six pound dog--affectionately called "The Zeakie Dog" by the people he visits--more precious time. The author explores the spirituality of animals through some extraordinary events that take place in the aftermath. This is also the story of a dedicated veterinary oncologist who wages war with the cancer, while giving a beautiful, quality life to this very special young dog, despite great hardships, obstacles, and even Mother Nature standing in the way. As this battle is fought, dogs and owners form a bond so strong that even death cannot break it. WALKING WITH THE SHADOW OF LOVE is a love story. If you have ever lost an animal that you love, it will give you hope and comfort. It will also help people everywhere to see their animals as spiritual beings just like we are; deserving of the same love and reverence we give to the humans we love., This is the story of two dogs: ?Lakota?, a purebred Labrador, and ?Zeak?, a mixed breed puppy-mill puppy, adopted by the author when he loses his home. Like many great stories, it begins with love at first sight, when the new dog loudly indicates--from the first time he meets the author-- that he knows he belongs with her, even though he is owned by someone else. Fate steps in, and when the puppy is adopted by the author, her other dog deeply bonds with the young dog as well. As the story unfolds, the author's photographs and illustrations paint a picture of a beautiful life in a rural community, hiking and swimming with the dogs and their pack of friends and humans. Both dogs are trained and certified as therapy dogs, and the reader goes along on some actual visits with the author and her dogs as they bring joy to hundreds of people, until the unthinkable happens: one of the dogs develops a deadly cancer at four years of age that could kill him in days. Battle lines are drawn and a plan is formed, as the family vows to do whatever it takes to give the ninety-six pound dog--affectionately called ?The Zeakie Dog? by the people he visits'more precious time. The author explores the spirituality of animals through some extraordinary events that take place in the aftermath. This is also the story of a dedicated veterinary oncologist who wages war with the cancer, while giving a beautiful, quality life to this very special young dog, despite great hardships, obstacles, and even Mother Nature standing in the way. As this battle is fought, dogs and owners form a bond so strong that even death cannot break it. WALKING WITH THE SHADOW OF LOVE is a love story. If you have ever lost an animal that you love, it will give you hope and comfort. It will also help people everywhere to see their animals as spiritual beings just like we are; deserving of the same love and reverence we give to the humans we love.
9780692427781 English 0692427783 In her memoir, WALKING WITH THE SHADOW OF LOVE: The Remarkable Story of Lakota and the Zeakie Dog, the author/illustrator delves into some areas of pet ownership of great interest to a wide range of animal lovers. This beautiful memoir, illustrated and photographed by the author, is the story of her two working therapy dogs. The first dog is a purebred black Labrador from a fine breeder-the second, a mixed breed, puppy mill puppy who is losing his original home, and literally (and loudly) decides to "adopt" the author. The puppy grows into a statuesque, ninety-six pound dog who is surprisingly intelligent and becomes an intuitive, self-directed therapy dog. This dog with the humble origins, forms a bond so strong with the author and her other dog that even death cannot break it. Their story, above all, is a love story. The story begins with the training and raising of the first puppy, the adoption of the second puppy, and a description of the life of dogs and owner in a lake community in New Jersey. The dogs are both trained and certified as therapy dogs, and the reader gets to come along on some actual visits to people in facilities, and see the profound effect the two dogs have on the people they serve during these sessions. It is a joyful, rewarding, fulfilling lifestyle, until the unthinkable happens: at only four years of age, without the slightest hint of a warning, the adopted dog is stricken with an incurable cancer, so deadly that it threatens to take his life in a week or two-or even days. Enter a brilliant, dedicated, veterinary oncologist. She and the young dog's owner form an alliance to do battle with the disease, with the goal of extending the dog's life as much as possible, while providing a high quality of life-a life where he feels well, enjoys life, and can do all the things he loves. When they embark on this journey, neither one of them can even imagine the obstacles that will be put in front of them, or that, for the vet, the battle will become very, very personal, and require heroic measures on her part. Anyone who has ever battled this disease or watched someone they love fight it will relate to the struggle, the triumphs, the setbacks, and the need to live every day in presence and gratitude. What many people don't know, is that dogs are serving on the front lines of this battle. One of the most intriguing aspects of the book is its spiritual component. Do animals have souls? Will we ever see our beloved pets again, once they have left this life? Do they live on? This book delves into these questions and mysteries. In the introduction, the author explains that the book contains two separate story lines that run concurrently through the book. The first is the story as it unfolds. The second story line-in chapters printed in italics-consists of events that occur after the dog dies that provide convincing evidence that the dog is making its presence known. All along this journey, narrative photographs and illustrations of the dogs in the story keep us connected to these beautiful animals and their canine friends. The two story lines increase in intensity and barrel toward a life-altering, deeply emotional and spiritual conclusion that takes the reader to a place where few have gone. It is a place where they may learn a whole new concept of who our animals are, and a place that could be a great comfort to anyone who has ever lost an animal they love and been heartbroken., This is the story of two dogs: "Lakota", a purebred Labrador, and "Zeak", a mixed breed puppy-mill puppy, adopted by the author when he loses his home. Like many great stories, it begins with love at first sight, when the new dog loudly indicates--from the first time he meets the author-- that he knows he belongs with her, even though he is owned by someone else. Fate steps in, and when the puppy is adopted by the author, her other dog deeply bonds with the young dog as well. As the story unfolds, the author's photographs and illustrations paint a picture of a beautiful life in a rural community, hiking and swimming with the dogs and their pack of friends and humans. Both dogs are trained and certified as therapy dogs, and the reader goes along on some actual visits with the author and her dogs as they bring joy to hundreds of people, until the unthinkable happens: one of the dogs develops a deadly cancer at four years of age that could kill him in days. Battle lines are drawn and a plan is formed, as the family vows to do whatever it takes to give the ninety-six pound dog--affectionately called "The Zeakie Dog" by the people he visits--more precious time. The author explores the spirituality of animals through some extraordinary events that take place in the aftermath. This is also the story of a dedicated veterinary oncologist who wages war with the cancer, while giving a beautiful, quality life to this very special young dog, despite great hardships, obstacles, and even Mother Nature standing in the way. As this battle is fought, dogs and owners form a bond so strong that even death cannot break it. WALKING WITH THE SHADOW OF LOVE is a love story. If you have ever lost an animal that you love, it will give you hope and comfort. It will also help people everywhere to see their animals as spiritual beings just like we are; deserving of the same love and reverence we give to the humans we love., This is the story of two dogs: ?Lakota?, a purebred Labrador, and ?Zeak?, a mixed breed puppy-mill puppy, adopted by the author when he loses his home. Like many great stories, it begins with love at first sight, when the new dog loudly indicates--from the first time he meets the author-- that he knows he belongs with her, even though he is owned by someone else. Fate steps in, and when the puppy is adopted by the author, her other dog deeply bonds with the young dog as well. As the story unfolds, the author's photographs and illustrations paint a picture of a beautiful life in a rural community, hiking and swimming with the dogs and their pack of friends and humans. Both dogs are trained and certified as therapy dogs, and the reader goes along on some actual visits with the author and her dogs as they bring joy to hundreds of people, until the unthinkable happens: one of the dogs develops a deadly cancer at four years of age that could kill him in days. Battle lines are drawn and a plan is formed, as the family vows to do whatever it takes to give the ninety-six pound dog--affectionately called ?The Zeakie Dog? by the people he visits'more precious time. The author explores the spirituality of animals through some extraordinary events that take place in the aftermath. This is also the story of a dedicated veterinary oncologist who wages war with the cancer, while giving a beautiful, quality life to this very special young dog, despite great hardships, obstacles, and even Mother Nature standing in the way. As this battle is fought, dogs and owners form a bond so strong that even death cannot break it. WALKING WITH THE SHADOW OF LOVE is a love story. If you have ever lost an animal that you love, it will give you hope and comfort. It will also help people everywhere to see their animals as spiritual beings just like we are; deserving of the same love and reverence we give to the humans we love.