My wife and I bought this book because we love our animals. My wife has always been a huge fan of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series and we knew this one wouldn't let us down. We have a dog, a cat and a lizard and would have many more if we had the room. This book mostly had stories of cats and dogs, but a few different animals were included. The stories were very inspiring; they spoke about how animals help teach us heal us and brighten our days. Animals do all of those things and more for us. We have given this book to many of our animal-loving friends and they have found it just as enjoyable as we did. HIGHLY recommended!