Joan Chittister, one of our leading inspirational writers, invites us toembrace and celebrate the deep bond between humans and animals. TwoDogs and a Parrot offers both heart-warming stories andthought-provoking reflections about sharing life with an animalcompanion. The relationships we form with animals with dogs, cats,horses, birds, rabbits, and other pets are full of joys and rewards. Ourcompanion animals draw us out of ourselves and show us what it trulymeans to be alive. They teach us to accept life s struggles and tocherish its pleasures and the importance of being able to acceptourselves and respect others. They help us to find purpose and meaningin what we do, and to overcome challenges and setbacks. In our treasuredanimals we observe varying degrees of excitement and play, of love andfear. And we realize their beautiful uniqueness, their sensitivities andstrong sense of purpose. Whether we have an animal companion, long tohave a pet or love someone who does, or cherish animals and nature, TwoDogs and a Parrot will speak to us all. It illuminates thesignificance of sharing our lives with a pet and celebrates the greatgift of animals in our world.Joan Chittister;