A Journey Worth Taking
A Collection of Animal Stories
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“I was in the midst of baby squirrel season.” to “He would be safe and warm if he chose to leave his body.”
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About the Book
Have you ever had a pet that transcended the boundaries of companion animal to best friend? If so, then meet Sheena, a wonderful Doberman Pinscher. She is the leader of a pack of dogs named Bravo, Bruno and Elsa. Read about their adventures as they explore the hillsides and encounter the native wildlife. But mostly about how Sheena and I develop a true and lasting bond with each other. Have you ever looked out your window and enjoyed the antics of squirrels? Share the ups and downs of raising and releasing orphan squirrels that have come into my home. Read about a special squirrel named Try, who overcame multiple adversities and is now living a happy existence with me. Or, Junie, a squirrel that taught me that even a handicapped squirrel can live a quality life. Have you ever watched a racehorse compete and wonder what it must be like to work with such magnificent animals? Follow the stories of some of the racehorses that have entered my life; of their lives on and off the racetrack. Meet Ribot, an ex-racehorse that tried to drop everyone that wanted to ride him. Learn how he transformed from an angry horse to a horse that a child could ride and who could keep his cool under very distressing circumstances. These are just some of the wonderful characters in this collection of shorts stories that you will love reading about.
About the Author
Norma Vermeer has spent her life around animals. She brings a unique view to the animals that have entered her life. She spent twenty years working with racehorses. Her compassion for animals, always foremost in her mind, made her years on the racetrack both rewarding and at times heartbreaking.
Her time working at animal shelters taught her the value of life, be it animal or human. She has experienced the joy of fostering litters of kittens and puppies to rehabilitating and releasing native wildlife to the agony of euthanizing a perfectly healthy pet.
Telling her tales to her friends and neighbors, many have said her stories are both wonderful and sad and that they should be made into a book. This is that book. It is Norma’s first writing effort.