Random Acts of Kindness by Animals:

by Stephanie Laland, Doris Day (Foreword)

The French poet, Theophile Gautier once asked, "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes?" And it's true - if you have ever loved an animal, you know that there is something special about them. Random Acts of Kindness by Animals proves it, through amazing and heartwarming true tales of animal compassion, devotion, and bravery. In the pages of this book readers will meet remarkable dogs and cats, as well as gorillas, dolphins, bears, seagulls, rats, birds, and one heroic pig! Even ants are caught practicing compassion, as they're observed pulling a thorn from an injured comrade.

Included are wellpublicized stories, such as the gorilla that carried an injured child to safety, as well as the more obscure, like the German Shepherd that visited the grave of his deceased owner every day at the same hour. This sweet book also reflects human acts of kindness to animals. Edward Lear, author of The Owl and the Pussycat, built his new house as an exact replica of his old one to keep from traumatizing his beloved cat.

Random Acts of Kindness by Animals proves that these are thinking creatures with real emotions - hardly news to animal lovers - and provides a window into the lives of some amazing critters!

Genres: Animals, Nonfiction, Inspirational

226 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 31, 1997

Reviews

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I rarely cry at books, but some of these scenes were so tender that I did cry. These are lovely stories of helpful and loving animals. The author adds ways that we can be helpful to animals, with a resource guide!

[Angela Lambkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here is an ebook loaded with random acts of kindness by Animals,etc.

What a remarkable set of many stories of he animals of different types have given even their life at times to save or rescue humans young,old, good or even an evil man who tried to kill a dog of his employer but instead this dog found the one who had tied a stone around his neck and also fallen into the the same waters and was drowning. And many more neat stories,too! I recommend this ebook for five stars and for ages 8 and up! Great work Stephenie! By Angela

[Irene Nowitzke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't say enough good things

If you love animals, don't pass up this book. It made me laugh, sometimes astonished me, and sometimes brought me to tears. But I am also left with a better love and respect for the whole animal kingdom, not just the small corner of it that touches my life.

[Lianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great compilation of heartfelt stories of amazing animals, and people too. A great book for animal lovers. An even better book for those that do not think animals have feelings. Simple stories that open your eyes to how much compassion is around us.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as an e-book, and one story segged right into the next, but other than that editing problem it was a wonderful, touching book and I loved every story in it. In the back is a bibliography for further reading.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet and very short true accounts of remarkable behavior by animals of all types. It will surely raise any reader's opinion of animal intelligence.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too sad sometimes, but very inspiring.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pets are better humans than people sometimes. Stories you won't believe.

[faeish · Rating 5 out of 5]

DNF, but liked the stories