An account of dynamic relationships and outcomes involving a therapist, his therapy animals, and his patients over the course of almost two decades. This book describes the author's experiences and the growing respect for the power of animals effect on his patients and himself. It illustrates the elements of life found in our bonds with animals.

With an expression on her face that I can only call puzzled, Hart looks back at Sarah, and then Hart lowers her head and begins to lick the scars. Sarah is startled for a moment but then sits quietly as Hart continues to lick the wounds. Finally, she bends over hart and holds her close."