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Allen and Linda Anderson In the News
Sampling of Allen and Linda Anderson's International Media "If
you love horses and appreciate the countless gifts
they bring to our lives, you will want to keep this
exceptional collection of heartwarming stories close
to your bedside for inspirational reading. Angel
Horses is a rare gift to the world of equines."
"Anyone needing a moral compass at this juncture could find
no better one than Rescued. . .Anyone interested in animal welfare and
rescue work should not only read Rescued but also absorb its wisdom and
spread its message: Unless we collectively and individually save animals, we
stand to lose our humanity." "The Andersons have done wonders again with Rescued,
a riveting book that examines how the largest animal rescue operation in
history made a huge difference in changing our view of pets as family members.
. .Every pet owner and animal lover should read the Andersons’ book and develop
a private plan for the safety of their non-human companions." "The authors of Rescued detail the important role
volunteers played in helping save the animals." "The Andersons list some of the common sense precautions
that animal guardians can take to ensure their pets’ well-being during
disasters. They also mention the need for proper training, recruitment, and
assimilation of disaster relief workers into existing organizations." "Local authors Linda and Allen Anderson turned their horror
into action, writing the compelling book Rescued. Through emotionally
wrenching, firsthand accounts of animal rescue and reunion, the book examines
how the hurricanes of 2005 changed the way Americans view animal rescue." "Rescued tells about the rescue organizations that
helped save animals and chronicles the reunions of pets with their families,
while providing valuable information on how to save animals’ lives." "Anyone who has a companion animal or cares about someone
who has a companion animal should read Rescued from cover to cover. It
lists page after page of steps which can be followed so the horror of what
happened to the animals after Katrina can be prevented the next time." "Rescued is one of the most inspiring accounts in
print – and besides offering action and adventure, it also offers pet owners
important tips on keeping pets safe." "Believing that domesticated pets are family members and
that by helping them one is also helping people, the Andersons detail what has
been learned from Katrina and provide instructions for readers in the event
they face an evacuation. The authors stress that owners must take primary
responsibility for their pets and that rescue volunteers should be properly
trained. The Andersons advice is well taken."
"Aftermath stories will change public policy, and every pet
owner should read the Andersons’ book and develop their own private plan for
the safety of their nonhuman companions." "For a treasure-trove of uplifting rescue stories in book
form, look no further than Rescued." "A new book, Rescued, is a great read for those of us
who own pets, love animals, or worry about animals we see on television during
horrific weather or other emergencies." "Rescued is about the largest animal rescue in
history – an estimated 600,000 pets were displaced – and the efforts of more
than 5,000 volunteers who tried to save them after Hurricane Katrina and
reunite them with their owners. The Andersons interviewed more than 200 of the
volunteers." "Despite the heartbreaking image gracing its cover, the book
Rescued, written by Twin Cities authors Allen and Linda Anderson,
doesn’t focus on animals who suffered, but rather on the people who saved
them." "Except for an occasional tornado, Illinois escapes most
disasters. Just the same, Andersons’ comments made me think about my own pets
and whether I could evacuate them to safety. I’m going to read the book and
follow some of those suggestions." "Whether a family has two dads or none, two moms or none, or
whether its members have two legs or four, if the heroism delineated in Rescued
is any indicator, the one thread that binds the American family of the 21st
Century, regardless of its form, is love." "Rescued offers practical suggestions for people who
want to become animal rescue volunteers. The authors provide valuable
information that steers potential volunteers in the right direction for
obtaining the training and credentialing that will be mandatory for animal
rescue volunteers in future disasters." "Linda and Allen Anderson, who co-authored Rescued,
fretted that all that had been learned by the scores of rescue workers would
settle into history and sink to the bottom, never to be seen again. They went
to work. They had a publisher ready to go, having written a series of books on
animals and spirituality." "Rescued offers a compelling look at the failures and
victories of animal rescue operations during hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and
how those storms changed the way Americans view animal rescue." "The authors also remind us that flooding is not the only
type of emergency that can cause separation of pets from their families, and
provide a checklist of extremely helpful pointers to help people plan in
advance for catastrophes such as fires, toxic gas leaks, hurricanes and
tornados, power outages, and civil unrest. Essential for all animal lovers." "If
you care about the welfare and safety of your pets and of other animals who
rely on humans to protect them, you should read this book and learn how you can
educate yourself. Knowledge is power." "Rescued succeeds very well when writing about the
hurricane and levee failure — there are multiple narratives about those who
stayed behind (most famously Dr. James Riopelle at Lindy Boggs Medical Center." "Deeply moving stories and
up-to-date information about this very important and often ignored aspect of
natural disasters. Highly recommended! Award winner of Animals/Pet category,
the Best Books 2006 National Book Awards" "Must Read!!!!" "Adopt your very own copy of this book, then gather your
family (two-footed and four-footed) and be sure you’re prepared for
cat-astrophe, doggone it. If you’re a pet parent, Rescued is definitely
worth begging for.”" "Rescued provides practical instructions that will
aid pet owners and organizations that must prepare to manage animals in a
disaster or evacuation." "A terrific new book about dog rescue has recently been
published and it’s a must have for the greyhound library – Rescued." "Rescued offers life-changing stories of animal
rescue and reunion and practical advice to prepare family pets for disaster and
evacuation." "This new work honors the animal welfare heroes that helped
rescue the many animal victims of Hurricane Katrina. This is a must-read book
for pet owners, rescue workers, as well as a fundraising opportunity for
shelters or rescues." "This book tells heartwarming stories about hair-raising
rescues and reunions, including one about a doctor and his wife who saved
nearly 60 animals – and the bizarre events that followed. It helps pet owners
prepare for hurricanes, floods, fires, or tornadoes, and covers recent changes
in pet laws." "I
love Angel Dogs. Its stories and messages
will amaze and delight you. Allen and Linda Anderson's
book will make a wonderful gift for all your dog-loving
friends, for anyone who is considering adopting
or rescuing a dog, and for those who have lost a
beloved dog. Read it and marvel at what the world
looks like through the eyes of some of God's most
loving creatures." "The
Andersons have done it again! Angel Dogs is
a healing and heart-opening book. Highly recommended." "God
created angel dogs to help us live better and happier
lives, as the Andersons' book clearly shows. Our
Golden Retriever Jack is an angel dog. Everyone
feels that Jack is there especially for them. He
smiles at them and they have no choice but to smile
back." "Let
me say this about Rainbows and Bridges: I
love it. I treasure it. Allen and Linda Anderson
have left no question unposed, no conflict bypassed,
no reflection unacknowledged. If you are facing
or have faced the loss of a beloved animal friend,
let this book be your companion and your comfort.
There exists no better exploration of this Landscape
of Loss than you will find here." “As
a veterinary medical correspondent and lifetime
pet lover, I believe in both the power of pets and
the power of stories to heal. Rainbows &
Bridges combines current information about
grief and mourning with inspiring stories of how
others have dealt with the loss of a beloved
animal companion. This kit is an amazing toolbox
of resources that offers a wide range of healing
activities, wise information, compassionate
reflection, and practical help for honoring
and memorializing the life of your pet." "The
Andersons have created an ingenious
heavy-duty cardboard box of inspirational
materials to ease the pain of pet loss." "Traditionally
angels wear white robes and have wings.
In Allen and Linda Anderson's new book,
angels wear fur coats and have woofs.you are a pet lover, you understand
the special bond between humans and
animals. And there's powerful
evidence of animals at our side, every
day, helping us on the bumpy orad of
life, according to Allen and Linda Anderson,
authors and co-founders of the Angel
Animals Network, a group whose goal
is to help people realize that animals
are our spiritual partners." "If
you are a pet lover, you understand
the special bond between humans and
animals. And there's powerful
evidence of animals at our side, every
day, helping us on the bumpy orad of
life, according to Allen and Linda Anderson,
authors and co-founders of the Angel
Animals Network, a group whose goal
is to help people realize that animals
are our spiritual partners." "Your
beloved pet may actually be a messenger
from God, says a note author. . . Linda
Anderson and her husband Allen, the
book's coauthor, believe that God sends
messages of love, acceptance, and even
proof of life after death though animals." "Fitness
guru Richard Simmons
showered his beloved
mom with jewels and
took her on exotic trips
all over the world,
but he most precious
gifts he ever gave her
were a pair of Dalmatians....I
don't think I ever say
my mom happier, he says
in the book God's Messengers: What Animals
Teach Us about the Divine
by
Allen and Linda Anderson
(New World Library)." "The
Andersons' most recent
book, God's Messengers: What Animals
Teach Us about the Divine,
illustrates how traditional
cultures have viewed
animals as messengers
and mediators of the
divine, which is a lesson
we need to relearn.
The book is a bold reminder
that consciousness takes
many forms and is not
restricted to humans." "It’s no longer the
case that many people dismiss a pet as merely a possession they
own. No, a growing number of people understand that their dogs
and cats and reptiles and birds, and other companions are beings
with souls who are in their lives for a reason."
"ls
as God's Messengers: If
you never considered animals to be messengers
from God, this collection of real stories
about how animals connect us with the
Divine will have you wondering, if not
convince you that God does
exist
and can be seen through the animals
that share our world." "They’ve
been with her since her childhood, when they helped her with
stressful times of growing up and childhood diseases like the
measles. They’ve helped her through three divorces, a suicide
attempt, and the deaths of her best friend and mother within
a few months of each other. . . . Her story is one of more than
100 stories gathered in a new book, Angel
Animals, Exploring Our Spiritual Connection with Animals." "Linda and Allen Anderson think their pets are
out of this world. The Minneapolis couple recognizes a ‘spiritual
connection’ with the animals they have love and learned
from over the years". "To build for the future, the couple has also
formed the Angel Animals Network. They envision
it as a vehicle for organizing workshops and conferences on the
human-animal bond. providing technical and public-relations assistance
to animal organizations and shelters, and becoming a media clearninghouse
to help raise the public’s awareness of the human-animal
connection. It’s their hope that Angel Animals will leave
a legacy for both humans and animals." "It’s not unusual for Linda Anderson to
be on a plane and, once people find out what she does for a living,
hear animal stories. Same goes for her husband, Allen. Fact is,
a few days ago at the post office, the postal clerk glanced at
his return address and launched into a l-o-n-g story about how
her cat has touched her life. The Andersons, you see, are the
authors of a new book about exploring the spiritual connection
between animals and humans." "What if your pet is angelic? There may be a
place to read all about your little angels and others just like
him. Angel Animals® has a [online] newsletter put out by Allen
and Linda Anderson, a pet-loving couple based in Minneapolis." "Allen and Linda Anderson, drawing upon their
own and readers’ experiences with animals, have produced
a polished yet warm [online] newsletter devoted to the spiritual
nature of the human-animal bond. Non-sectarian and straightforward,
Angel Animals is an uplifting celebration of the
furry angels who share our lives every day." "What makes us so easily forgive and forget
an animal’s wrongdoings? Why do we turn to animals when
we need comfort or friendship? And why does everyone seem to
have an animal story? Allen and Linda Anderson of St. Louis Park
think it may be something spiritual." "Their
gentler approach of simply sharing stories of how animals teach
their human owners the qualities of unconditional love, gratitude,
joy, courage, and patience has hit a nerve with pet owners all
over the country and beyond." "Suppose for a moment that instead of wings, angels had fur, feathers,
fins, or scales. One Twin Cities couple believes that angel animals
are a part of our everyday lives." "They [stories] may encourage you to look at
animals in a new light. And to learn from them, as the Andersons
believe you will if you ask yourself what the animals in your
own life are trying to teach you. Once you do that, who knows
what doors might open to you?" "Has your pet taught you about life? If so,
the editors of Angel Animals want to hear from you." "The Andersons seem to be riding at the head of the wave of new
interest in the spiritual connections between humans and animals." "The couple's chatty [online] newsletters are filled with reviews
of animal books and lessons about animals in history, such as
the pigeon that flew 260 miles during World War II to deliver
an important message. But personal stories make up most of the
newsletters." "Certainly, scientific studies show that people with pets do live
longer than those with no animals in the house, so maybe the
Andersons are right and there is more to the idea of healing
animals than good old wishful thinking." "A school girl with severe
breathing difficulties has been saved from death twice—by
her pet cat." "Allen and Linda Anderson, publishers of
the Minneapolis newsletter, Angel
Animals, and a forthcoming book on spiritual lessons taught
to humans by animals, will present a San Francisco workshop today
for the Learning Annex." "Signet has found its entry
in Angel Animals, a September
1999 release about the spiritual lessons we learn from our pets
by Allen and Linda Anderson, a Minneapolis husband-and-wife team
who publish a [online] newsletter on the subject." "[Arielle Ford] and her fiancé,
Brian Hilliard, founded Dharma Dreams, a talent agency specializing
in authors with properties appropriate for publishing, film,
and TV. Their first book, Linda and Allen Anderson's Angel Animals, was just bought by Dutton." "Among the stories that have appeared in the Minneapolis newsletter,
Angel Animals, which examines
spiritual lessons taught to humans by animals: A Rabbit Helped
Me Take My Next Spiritual Step, Learning Patience from My Cockatiels." "Combining America's love of
pets and angels, Allen and Linda Andersons launched Angel Animals Network (Minneapolis), featuring tales
of spiritual truths and lessons animals teach us." "A sample of the Angel
Animals [online] newsletter contained stories from purely
fun to serious. I was especially touched by tales of people's
experiences with their sick and dying pets, and the ways their
grief was reconciled. Considering how we feel about our pets,
their passing-and our ways of dealing with it-are sorely neglected
topics in contemporary writing, I think." Click Cameo and Samanath to view articles and details about Linda Anderson's stage plays. |
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