From Elephants to Mice: Animals Who Have Touched My Soul
A heartfelt narrative on the many ways animals touch our lives\ Join veterinarian and animal lover James Mahoney as he shares heartfelt and often heart-wrenching stories of a cast of creatures who left a permanent mark on his soul. More than just a sentimental memoir, this thought-provoking collection raises such issues as whether animals experience the same types of emotions as humans, whether it is right to use animals in medical research, and even whether animals might have a sense of...
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A beautifully written narrative that tells the stories of the many animals who have touched the soul of longtime veterinarian James Mahoney From wild Asian elephants to "lowly" field mice, this collection of stories relates the poignant experiences Dr. James Mahoney has shared with animals throughout his career as a veterinarian and as a compassionate animal lover. He serves as a voice for all the creatures whose tales he tells, including: Loki, the South Indian elephant branded as a killer who is captured but resists being broken The Caribbean Trio of dogs who find their way home with the author to America and demonstrate amazing powers of love and devotion The Three Wild Mice, a threesome of clever females who conspire to outsmart their human host and show him the importance of freedom While each story stands alone, together they provide a compelling case for recognizing each animal as an individual endowed with certain rights. When even a small fish in a pond can demonstrate what seems to be a sense of humor, how can we overlook the contributions that every animal makes to our world?
Acknowledgments viiIntroduction: A Life in Research 11 The Power of Dignity and Courage 112 A Life in Captivity 433 Survival of the Fittest 684 Humor in Animals 845 Personality in Animals 1006 A Story of Love 1147 The Caribbean Trio 1378 The Gang of Four 1659 Three Wild Mice 18410 Great Escapes 19411 The Last of the Sparrows 216Epilogue 233With Gratitude 237Suggestions for Further Reading 239Index 243
