Nearly 70 Million Pet guardians in the United States prove that they hold an integral place within families. Devoted owners celebrate their birthdays, worry when they are sick and speak to them like they would their closest friend. In society pets hold a place beyond companionship—they contribute to healing the physically and emotionally sick, lending sight to the blind, alerting us to danger, and even saving lives.

Within TAILS, readers will find testimony by luminaries and devoted pet-owners. Award-winning author Amy Tan shares an original poem "Ode to Our Perfect Companions," writes the book’s forward and reflects, "My little animal playmates taught me other lessons as well: the fragility of life, the sanctity of a good one, and the sorrow that can come in the sword slice of a second." While Robin Williams’ dogs tell his family to "Please Stop Traveling," and seven-year old Aryssa confides in her snake "I love you Eve because you are my baby for almost four years…we are growing together!!" Without their knowing it, pets are one thing that levels the human playing field and creates an instant connection between people. It’s no wonder that U.S. Presidents have been seen walking across the White House lawn with their dogs. Pets are allowed in major stores and hotels, and are now more widely accepted in the workplace. The tech industry is famous for their dog-friendly work environment with Google as the latest adoptee.

With 100% of all proceeds going to animal welfare non-profit organizations, Tails of Devotion is a great gift in so many ways.