I was on my way to Switzerland and France when my BFF gave me a book to take with me. When I unwrapped it, staring at me was a book called  “a rare breed of love” with a picture of a 3 legged dog. I thought to myself, “oh no, this is going to bother me”. Whatever happened to my days of reading Patricia Cornwell, (I still have one to catch up on!) or the Women’s Murder Club!! But, NOO, it has to be a book that I KNOW will get some kind of rise out of me. Of course, my friend had already left for her trip to Israel so there was no way of contacting her. I took the book with me. It wasn’t too long ago that I watched the Oprah Show on puppy mills and a lot of it was still a bit fresh in my mind. After reading this book, twice, yes, twice, I could not stop thinking about this author, Dr. Jana Kohl. It had been a long time, since high school actually since I wrote to an author of a book. But I could tell, I’d be writing a letter to this author before I even had finished the book. Its has been a while since my soul was so touched. If anything I would like to encourage others to read it so that more people are informed. I feel like such the little person who really can’t make that big of a difference but after reading the book, I felt at least I could get the word out. So that maybe all of “us” can do something to stop puppy mills.

 

What struck the core of my heart is – here is someone who adopted a three-legged dog who not only has no voice box (because of cruelty) , but is also 8 years old. Not only this, which amazed me even more, is that she did not grow up with pets and to have such  love and compassion for animals now, truly says something about the core of the person.

 

While I thought it so wonderful to be able to read about the celebrities (and there are many of them, and being in Southern CA, I can’t help but look at all the pictures and read what their thoughts were as well) it was the author Jana and her rescued dog, Baby that impressed me. Of course its awesome knowing that these celebrities have the resources to help. I found myself more amazed and humbled by WHO Jana is. I was moved by the passion that she felt which pushed her to help Baby and other dogs live another day without being abused in a puppy mill.

 

I have read often recently what terrible things other countries are doing to animals, dogs, per se but I feel we, as Americans should act more civilized and treat our fellow creatures with much more respect.  Given the joy that my dogs and cats have given me, I too, would like to give back to them.

 

Dear Dr. Jana Kohl, it would be an honor to give Baby reiki one day.

 

Here are some of my favorite quotes from the book, a rare breed of love by jana kohl

 

“If it’s acceptable for a business to abuse animals, it makes it easier for us as a society to abuse the environment, the poor, women, minorities, children or any voiceless and vulnerable group.”

 

“ Undoubtedly you’ve demonstrated similar acts of love or even sacrifice for your animals. When they are sick or hurt you fuss and worry over them, when they’re frightened or threatened your instinct is to protect them. You give them their favorite foods, toys, and a warm place to sleep, which according to surveys, most likely in bed with you. Many of you even hang a stocking for them on the mantel at Christmas time. In return, they give you unconditional love like nobody else ever has or will, they help you fight diseases like depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, and can even detect cancerous tumors in time to save your life; they wake you up in the middle of the night to tell you the house is on fire; they are the eyes, ears, hands, and feet for those of you who are disabled; and they are the protectors of your house and even of your human children”

 

“The Humane Society of the United States is doing great things for animals in so many areas, and they need your help. Please visit their site at www.HumaneSociety.org and get involved!”