Wild About Pets: The Emotional Needs of Dogs

Linda Anderson explains how she discovered the emotional and spiritual depths of dogs, why they NEED tasks to accomplish and how they can help humans in many ways we may have never thought of.

Wild About Pets: Amazing Dog Stories

Susan and Linda talk about some of the specific stories of dogs, including one that paints pictures with its tail, and another that assisted with grief counseling in the aftermath of the Virginia Tech shootings.

Wild About Pets: The Mission of Angel Animals

Linda shares the story of a dog who was able to detect cancer cells. Linda explains how she think it is possible for dogs to do so many seemingly inexplicable tasks. She also explains the mission of the Angel Animals network.

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Linda Anderson

Linda Anderson is an internationally recognized bestselling author with her husband Allen Anderson. The Andersons have written a series of eleven popular pet books and are inspirational speakers about the benefits and complexities of human-animal companionship. Linda uses her professional experiences as a small business owner, educator, consultant, and media specialist to inspire readers and audiences with stories and information about the needs, interests, and priorities of millions of people who love their pets. She also teaches writing at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis. The Andersons were each awarded Certificates of Commendation from the governor of Minnesota in appreciation for their contributions as authors to the state. They received the American Society of Journalists & Authors Outstanding Book Award in 2007 for their book, Rescued: Saving Animals from Disaster. As a seven-year breast cancer survivor, Linda knows the value of pets for bringing healing and comfort, because her beloved pets were there for her through one of the most challenging and painful periods of her life. As a trained animal rescue volunteer, Linda raises awareness of the need for individuals and societies to protect and save animals. Linda and Allen donate a portion of proceeds from their work to animal rescue organizations and they do fundraising activities.

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