New Animal Shelter Chosen to Receive Angel Animal Network Donations for Second Quarter of 2010

The Minnesota Valley Humane Society, www.mvhspets.org

The Minnesota Valley Humane Society serves the Greater South Metro Area. It was founded in 1981 by volunteers who fostered animals in their homes. Since 1991, when they opened a shelter, they have found homes for over 45,000 animals. The shelter has no time limits for animals awaiting adoption. It shelters and places as many animals as possible and has one of the highest adoption rates in Hennepin County.

MVHS promotes healthy relationships between people and animals by offering classes for new and struggling pet parents as well as Canine U Dog Training.

Visit http://www.firstgiving.com/angelanimals to donate to MVHS.

Allen and Linda Anderson
Angel Animals Network
www.angelanimals.net

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Author of LOVE, MEDICINE, AND MIRACLES has put out a call for stories…

Dr. Bernie Siegel, author of LOVE, MEDICINE, AND MIRACLES has put out a call for stories for his new book about miracles. From our readers, he is especially hoping to find animal miracle stories.

He writes: “I believe miracles are the nature of life, and that life itself is an unexplainable miracle. When we exceed expectations, cure the incurable, experience the unexpected, we realize there are no coincidences — only the gift of miracles.

“Have you been inspired by my books, appearances, or consultations and subsequently experienced what you might call a miracle in your life?

“I would love for you to send me miracle stories about what you have experienced or been witness to in any area of your life. I want this to go beyond my personal experience, to share your stories of miracles and how they enriched your spirit, gave you hope, increased your sense of gratitude, and connected you to the divine.

“You can remain anonymous or not. By sharing and recognizing miracles we may be able to increase the number we recognize and help ourselves and the inhabitants of our planet to heal.”

Length: 100 to 1000 words
Submit by: June 15, 2010
Send to: info@andreahurst.com, send story pasted into the email letter
Allen and Linda Anderson
Angel Animals Network
www.angelanimals.net

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Exciting New Contest Begins TODAY

Inspiring Stories of Animals Who Comfort and Heal Children — Angel Animals Network 2010 True Story Contest

The Angel Animals Network 2010 True Story Contest is now accepting submissions of true stories of animals helping children, parents, and families deal with difficult situations and circumstances. Animals featured in contest stories can be dogs, cats, horses, gerbils, rabbits, ferrets, or any house pet or animal in nature. They can be family pets or therapy, assistance, or service animals.

The stories can be written by parents or guardians of children or by the children or teens themselves. Stories can also be written by adults who recall a special animal from childhood or teen years who helped them through a tough period.

This contest hopes to find real-life stories that demonstrate animals comforting and helping to heal children during everyday ups and downs or traumatic events such as divorce or other losses. The stories can depict how children and teens de-stress with animals while learning valuable life lessons.

The contest hopes to find heartwarming and positive stories that deal with children who endure long-term or catastrophic illnesses. The animals in the stories might also be ones who help children who have learning disorders, blindness, deafness, physical/motor, mental, and emotional problems. They might be children with autism that an animal is aiding through their journey.

Any contest entries, but especially those of the winners, will be considered for possible publication in a new book about animals who comfort and heal children by Allen and Linda Anderson to be published by New World Library in Fall 2011.

Contest deadline is September 15, 2010. But get your stories in early so we can read them to see if they are possibilities for the new book.

For more information go to www.angelanimals.net/contests.html

Allen and Linda Anderson
Angel Animals Network
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Animal Arrests

Does your dog, bird, cat, ferret, hamster, or reptile companion tell you when it is time to stop working so much and get some rest? Our pets do.

For example, Cuddles has become our timekeeper for breaks, sleep, and food. She keeps a steady eye on Linda and her working schedule as she edits, writes, and creates book about our love of animals.

Cuddles is okay with the regular work hours but as day turns to evening, she begins her distraction activities. Before bedtime, she supports us by finding lost or misplaced files, keeping her tail off the monitor when sitting on top of it, or quietly getting into a Buddha-like pose next to the computer.

When it gets late and we’re overdoing, Cuddles begins her important task of ending the workday. She looks at us as if to say, “Stop already!” Then she plops down on and covers the one paper Linda needs to continue her immediate writing task. Cuddles won’t move and with a rock-solid determination, she keeps her eyes steady on Linda until she says, “You’re right.”

Do animals in your home let you know when it’s time to stop or take a break?

Allen and Linda Anderson
Angel Animals Network
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