The connection between Maggie and Dawn is powerful. Maggie's genuine and beautiful essence opens Dawn's heart, and takes her into unexpected personal and professional directions. Their relationship opens Dawn's eyes to how intelligent and emotional dogs are; to how they sense our thoughts. A surprising door to intuition and dream communication opens for Dawn through the depth of their bond. Maggie's radiant spirit becomes interwoven with the fabric of Dawn's life as the author experiences the joys of sharing life with a dog who so touched people as well as the profound grief that comes with the loss of her canine soul mate. Endorsements forMaggie "Sincere, sweet and deeply moving. Dogs as special as Maggie come along once in a lifetime. They are gifts. As Maggie did, these angels patiently try to teach us to listen, to ourselves and to the silent language of dogs. Listen." —Gigi Moss, Association of Pet Dog Trainers "Animals play a greater and greater role in our emotional lives, and no one understands this trend better than Dawn Kairns. More than just companion animals, our four-legged loved ones can lead us to a deeper understanding of our place in the world. This story of Dawn and her dog, Maggie, shows us how easily love can cross species' boundaries." —Ethan Watters, author of Crazy Like Us and Urban Tribes "There is no finer definition of the human animal bond than will be found in the pages of this book. Dawn's heartwarming story will bring tears to many, and true understanding to all of the importance of animals in our lives. It should be a 'must read' for all veterinarians and students to help us understand and appreciate the importance of our profession, both to our patients, and their families." —Richard Katz, DVM This beautiful memoir pays tribute to Maggie, a special Labrador retriever; shows the depth of the human-canine bond;and illustrates that animals accept, teach and love unconditionally. Have you ever had a dog: Accept and love you unconditionally? Open your heart to its fullest? Teach you the power of now, of living in the present moment? Have you: Connected more deeply & spiritually with animals than with some humans? Learned to communicate with your pet through intuition? Experienced animal telepathy (your animal reading your thoughts)? Questioned the pet food industry? Is your pet's optimum nutrition their mission? Wondered if over-vaccinating our pets causes them health problems? Doubted your intuition and later wished you had trusted it? Wondered if dreams are messages from your soul or between souls? Experienced the loss of your precious pet as a more profound grief than when you lost a human loved one?