Animal Heroes: Interviews, Stories, Dogs, Cats, Pets, Wildlife, Kindness, Adoption, Rescue, Animal Hero Kids

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Animal Heroes is a podcast of feel-good short stories and interviews about Loving Life with Animals. Laurel Herman, inspired by her experiences meeting people through her own service dog, has recorded countless conversations with strangers about the power of the human-animal bond. Kids and adults -…

Laurel Herman @ AnimalHero, Interviews with Animal Heroes / Animal Hero Stories / Animal Hero Kids


    • Oct 8, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 3m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


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    07-No Beautiful Bulldogs? AnimalHero story told in rhyme.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 1:56


    What is beauty? A rhyming story by Dave Crawley shared with school kids in 2010. Published in Dave’s book Dog Poems.

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    06-Stay Little Stray... A true AnimalHero story told in rhyme.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 2:00


    Laurel rescues a wandering homeless kitten. A true love story told in rhyme by Dave Crawley, shared with school kids in 2010. Published in Dave’s book Cat Poems.

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    05-Adopting Gracie! AnimalHero rescue story told in rhyme.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2019 1:24


    The joy of rescuing a retired racing Greyhound. A rhyming story by Dave Crawley shared with school kids in 2010. Published in Dave’s book “Dog Poems.”

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    04-Too Old to Adopt a Pet? They didn’t adopt their dog at an animal shelter or rescue. Their dog adopted them. With humor and wisdom an Animal Hero in her 80’s tells Laurel Herman stories about kindness, compassion and bedtime cuddles.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 8:51


    An unexpected visitor walks up to the couple's car after church, on the woman's 80-something birthday. They invite the thirsty dog into the house for water. Then lunch. Then dinner. Is an owner looking for her? If not, will she be invited to stay?  

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    03-Kids, Dogs and Grandparents! Animal Hero Paula Fasseas, Co-Founder of PAWS Chicago, tells Laurel Herman stories about her childhood dog. Daisy added laughter and love to the family.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2017 1:40


    A very patient dog lets 5-year-old Paula dress her in baby clothes and push her in a buggy. When the little girl is at school, her grandparents receive daily Daisy visits. Paula Fasseas's love for animals grew over the years. The Co-Founder of PAWS Chicago reflects on how much fun Daisy added to the life of her family.

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    02-Who Rescued Who? Gratitude is a 2-way street. Laurel Herman interviews Animal Hero Paula Fasseas about a letter she received from a grateful woman whose life was dramatically changed when she adopted a dog from PAWS Chicago.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 1:45


    PAWS Chicago Co-Founder Paula Fasseas receives a letter from a woman who reveals how a little terrier she adopted restored her hope - and renewed her life - following depression. An Animal Hero Story of gratitude.

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    01-The Heart of My Heart: Paula Fasseas Co-Founder, PAWS Chicago tells Laurel Herman about one of her first pet adoption and rescue events. An Animal Hero Story of gratitude.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 3:55


    Choosing Sophie was not in their plans. Their landlord did not allow dogs. Yet, they rescued the dog who only had hours to spare. Serendipity graced the skinny dog and her adoptive family with an unforgettable life. Paula Fasseas, PAWS Chicago Co-Founder, reads their eloquent letter.

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