Description
A Collection of Essays About the Special Bond Between Women and Their Dogs
Proceeds from the sale of this anthology benefit initiatives for marginalized women.
“Dogs and humans have co-existed for thousands of years. We have been hard-wired over countless generations to bond with each other. Oxytocin, the ‘love hormone’ that’s released when we fall in love or give birth or nurse a newborn baby, is also released in the brains of both humans and dogs when we gaze into each other’s eyes and snuggle.
“In ‘Dog Years,’ the authors explore how dogs provide comfort and bring solace during our most challenging times. The wise dogs featured are a balm for loneliness. They help their humans navigate grief and loss. They teach their humans caretaking and confidence, and what it means to show up every day and be present. These essays illustrate the deep wisdom of our canine companions, and how, if we listen and watch carefully, they can teach us empathy, which allows us to see other dogs, people and ourselves with more compassion.”
—Kate Hopper, editor, teacher and author of “Use Your Words” and “Ready for Air”
About the Authors
“Dog Years” includes the following essays from these authors:
Introduction by Kate Hopper
Blind Date by Chris Olsen
A Breath of Calm by Kenesma D. John, Ph.D.
Clouds by Pat Rippey
Dancing Through Life by Joyce Miller
Faithful Traveler by Cindy Feldmeier
Fantasy Island by Rachel Allyn, Ph.D.
Finding Acceptance by Kim Ramsden
Ghost Dogs by Joy Riggs
A Gift by Susan Young
Healers by Jenn Arevalo
Lady in the Box by Lisa Johnson
Life as I Wrote It by Jaimee Alonso-Lundheim
Life Is Beautiful by Iris M. Mora
Mingus Abroad by Lucinda Cummings, Ph.D.
Nine Years to the Day by Allison Andrews
Not a Dog Person by Jillian Netherland
One Dog, Two Hearts by Dawn Levitt
A Seasonal Gentleman by Evangelina A. Flores
Silent Teacher by Haniyfa Muhammad Branka
Six-Legged Walks by Patricia Conway
Smart Dog by Elizabeth Ashley Holtsclaw
Soul Dog by Amber Byfield
Squirrel by Katie Hanus
Two Face and His Ghost by Jessica Bell
What’s in a Name? by Jen Olson
Who’s a Good Dog? by Suzanne O’Brien
You Know It’s Me by Cindy Lehew-Nehrbass
Cover art: Emilie Robinson
About Publish Her
Publish Her is a female-founded independent publisher dedicated to educating authors and elevating the words, writing and stories of women. We are passionate about amplifying the voices of women of color, women with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We aim to make publishing an attainable, exciting and collaborative process for all.
