The Walrus on My Table: Touching True Stories of Animal Healing

by Anthony Guglielmo, Cari Lynn

Several years ago, massage therapist Anthony Guglielmo got a call for a strange appointment. "Will you massage my horse?," one of his clients asked. And so began Anthony's strange and wonderful adventure into the world of animal massage.

In The Walrus on My Table , enter a world where dolphins line up to take turns for their massages, beluga whales lean in for better contact, and high-strung horses grow calm and manageable under Anthony's soothing touch. Discover animal friends you will never forget.

* Nuka, the 1,800 lb. walrus. A series of injections left Nuka's muscles severely constricted on one side of her body, and this gentle animal could no longer swim.

* Molly and Josephine, two playful elderly dolphins. Though at first reluctant to allow Anthony's touch, by their second session these two line up impatiently, eager for his attention.

* Mambo Point, a racehorse who just couldn't win. Mambo's owner knew that this horse had potential... so why wasn't he performing up to his ability?

* Rudy, the hump-backed penguin who wasn't expected to live. Born with a life-threatening condition that made breathing difficult, Rudy's future looked uncertain...

* Reddog, who loved to sleep on his owners' forbidden bed-until a sprain got him caught in the act.

* Mickey, an independent Tabby, who relaxes so completely under Anthony's hands, she topples right over!

* Tab and Presley, the prankster bachelor dolphins of the aquarium, who love to play tricks on their trainers.

* Baby, the recipient of the first ever shark massage.

So, dive in and romp with Nuka and friends...and enjoy!

Genres: Animals, Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

First published October 27, 2000

Reviews

[Joellen Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Read it many years ago. Has been hard to find a copy. Finally found one and reading again this year

[Sybelle van Erven · Rating 4 out of 5]

A non-fiction book of short little stories about a man who massages all kinds of animals (walrus being one of them). An enjoyable book for anyone who likes animals and learning about them. It was also interesting to read about someone finding new opportunities in life by saying "yes" to something strange on their path, instead of "no".
It is a quick, easy and fun read.

[Lisa Konet · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are into massage therapy and/or animals, this is the book for you. I met the author doing a continuing education class for massage for migraines, and he spoke about his work with animals. I might like to get into animal massage as well. Great, true stories and definitely gives you a sense of compassion for animals who are in pain and how to help them. A must read for animal lovers

[David Ward · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Walrus on My Table: Touching True Stories of Animal Healing by Anthony Guglielmo (St. Martin's Press 2000) (636.089). The author is a massage therapist who specializes in massages for animals. Okay... My rating: 6/10, finished 2002.

[B]

Skimmed.

[Laury · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written by my cousin

[Anja · Rating 4 out of 5]

the stories of an animal-fysiotherapist: I liked this easy-to-read book!