Books based on real events

“True Stories of Miracles and Hope”

A collection of real stories, funny and touching, about the famous Battersea Orphanage in London. This is a whole city where veterinarians, zoopsychologists and just caring people work. No one is euthanized in Battersea, there is a place for all the animals that, for some reason, have not yet been lucky. Shelter employees never give up and are sure that every cat and dog will definitely find its home. Great read for Christmas Eve.

John McCormack, Friend of the Flocks. Notes of a rural veterinarian “

Memoirs of a veterinarian based in Alabama. The author is called the “American Harriot”, and for good reason: the book is written lively and witty, replete with amusing incidents, each of which is a lesson in condescension, tolerance and love for animals.

John Grogan “Marley and Us”

An amazing real story about love and life with “the most terrible dog in the world.” Labrador Marley appeared at the Grogans at the wrong time: the newlyweds had not yet had time to “get used to” each other. And the dog, not the most convenient and simple, but faithful and cheerful, helped them become a real family. Marley gave the Grogans an invaluable gift: he taught them to love unselfishly and showed them what is really important. A touching and funny book will surely not leave you indifferent.

John Katz “Year of the Dog: Twelve Months, Four Dogs and Me”

John Katz, an American writer and journalist, led a measured life, until Devon burst into it – an abandoned dog, vulnerable and independent. And in a few hours the dog managed to turn the life of the new owner into chaos. John and Devon went through many difficult moments, but in the end they came to respect, understanding and love. A good book about four pets: two Labrador Retrievers and two Border Collies is sure to please everyone who is interested in the upbringing and psychology of dogs.

James Bowen “Street Cat Named Bob”

There are two main characters in this book: street musician James Bowen and ginger stray cat Bob. They were miserable until they met each other. James, out of desperation, became addicted to drugs and lost the meaning of life, but Bob helped to cope with the difficulties and turned into a real guardian angel. This is an amazing story about how a man and a cat found hope on the streets of London.