The Angel by My Side | Free Book
It was 1994, and Mike Lingenfelter was ready for his life to be over. Two serious heart attacks and open-heart surgery had taken away most of the good things that he had in his life. However, his doctors still held out hope for him, and they were trying to find ways to motivate him to get out of the house and exercise.
Their vision was that an energetic dog on a leash might do that for Mike. And so it was that this golden retriever named Dakota, who had been rescued from death himself, came to help Mike with his rehabilitative therapy. Eventually, Dakota became Mike’s protector and his best friend, saving Mike’s life several times after somehow learning how to alert Mike of oncoming heart crises. Dakota gave Mike back his dignity, his pride, and his life.
Early on, it became evident to Mike that this wonderful 98-pound, red-haired, four-legged angel had a special gift: Dakota was a spirit guide, and it was Mike’s duty to share him and the power of the human-animal bond. Ultimately, as part of that journey, one more miracle was needed, as Dakota fought a courageous and dignified battle for his own life.
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“The partnership between Mike and Dakota was astonishing, humbling,
beyond description—and absolutely true. This remarkable story about a
man and a dog has volumes to teach us about healing, devotion, and the
mysterious and numinous bond of one soul to another. Must-reading for
anyone who has ever loved—or been loved—by a dog. For skeptics of the
human-animal bond, this book will make you a convert!” —
Susan Chernak McElroy, author of
Animals as Teachers and Healers
“The Angel by My Side
magnificently showcases how, over the millennia, we’ve come to find
our relationship with pets inextricably woven into not just our health
and happiness, but our very survival. Nobody who reads this book will
ever look at their own pets the same way again—they’re not pets,
they’re life-support systems cleverly disguised as four-legged family
members! Do your pet and yourself a favor: Buy this book, and when
you’re done reading it, keep it in the medicine cabinet for the next
time you need salve for your soul.” — Marty Becker, D.V.M.,
veterinary contributor for Good Morning America, chief
veterinary correspondent for Amazon, and author of
The Healing Power of Pets
“Get yourself a
comfortable chair and a box of tissues, and curl up with this book. As
you read this remarkable story, you will come to believe in the
human-animal bond, if you didn’t already.” —
Sophie Engelhard Craighead, Chairperson of the Board, Delta
Society
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