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For you who have had a special dog who will remain in your soul forever ...

A dog who changed you. Taught you new lessons about yourself and life. Helped you grow and find yourself. Showed you they understand your thoughts. That's what Maggie did for me.

 "Maggie raises questions about life and beliefs and demonstrates the canine ability to sense human thoughts and feelings, weaving the two species together in a tight bond. Kairns has not only written a pet memoir, but one that aims to bring the reader to a higher level of thinking about our four-legged friends..."
—Rocky Mountain Tails Magazine

 My intention in writing MAGGIE the dog who changed my life is to lift animals up where they belong ...


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"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your beautiful and touching book ... I have never been so moved by a book, story, or movie. Your book is such a tribute to the love you have for your precious Maggie, and serves as a tribute for those of us who understand what it is to love a dog with all of our soul and complete being. I feel a connection with [my lab, Buddy] that I have only found described in your beautiful book."
--Julianna Moore, March 2012

"... Excellent information on how diet and environment ... influence our pets' health ... an inspiration ... shows ... how deep the connection between humans and animals."
—NOVA Dog Magazine


"A personal journey of love and friendship ... sweet and heartwarming ... the spiritual connect that humans share with their pets ... grief at the loss of a cherished pet ... indeed a life-changing experience ..."
—Dogs and Pups Magazine


"MAGGIE: the dog who changed my life is a book for both animal lovers and for spiritual seekers ...Deeply personal and revealing ..."
—Real Travel Adventures Magazine




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"What a wonderful tribute to a truly beautiful little being. I hope everyone who is a lover of animals gets a chance to read this book."
—Neena Swanson


"I enjoyed reading your book so much. I thought I was going to do something else the day I began reading it, but I just couldn't put it down. It's lovely."
—Glenda Denham, Boulder, CO

"What a wonderful, beautiful story ...So full of HEART and SPIRIT!"
Barbara Techel, Author of Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog