Tail Wags and Whiskers: Pet Tales of Love, Joy and Chaos From Forty Years of Cats and Dogs

For anyone who ever loved a fur baby, Tail Wags and Whiskers chronicles the love, laughs, and four-legged lawlessness that comes from a lifetime with cats and dogs.Heart-warming, funny, and often poignant, Tail Wags and Whiskers shows how animals come into our lives, not only teaching resilience, patience, and (at times) teeth-clenching fortitude, but also marking the passage of time. Here’s what readers had to say:“Laurie Stone’s tales evoke laughter, tears, and a profound sense of connection. Whether you’re a pet lover or not, this book’s touching stories remind us of the enduring bond between animals and humans.” “Warm, witty, and infinitely satisfying, Stone takes us on the pet adventure of an entire lifetime.”“I have been reading Laurie Stone’s blogs for years and each makes me giggle , shed tears and feel so fulfilled. Just the right amount of everything!! Thank you for this delightful read and thank you for rescuing!”“I laughed so hard I snorted. I cried so hard my nose was sore from blowing. This story brought back over 55 years of animals in my, life it was both good and bad, oddly enough, just like owning any pet. I would recommend this story to any reader who loves animals.”“This book touched my heart. Like the author, animals have always been a part of my life. The joy of sharing their lives and the pain of losing them in the end are just two sides of the same coin.”“What would life be without our furry friends? The excitement of bringing home a young puppy or kitten. The unbearable pain when they must leave us. Ahhh, but the joy and love in between! The author entertains us with the story of each of their many pets as her family grows up. Some are clingy, others mischievous, a few escape artists, but all adored and an integral part of the household.”“Haven’t cried that much in years. Poignant story telling!”“Absolutely loved this book about pets and the way they bring family together. It was endearing, funny, and beautifully written. I was totally hooked, laughing and tearing up from cover to cover. A must-read for any fan of cats and dogs!”“I’ve had pets all my life, and at present have four cats, a dog, and a parrot. My adult kids have picked up the tradition, and I’m not even sure what the family-wide total is at this point. This book, written in a charming, endearing style, underscores the fact that pets are part of the family. It’s both fun and heartwarming, and would make a great gift.”“A delightful tale of a family and their animals. Beautifully written Laurie takes us through the years with her pets. It sounds simple but it’s an endearing story and I thoroughly enjoyed it.”“Tales of family pets. From the first kitten as a young married couple, through pregnancy, young children and empty nesters, there have always been cats or dogs, or both. All with their own endearing characteristics. I have to admit, when she likened one of her dogs to a Biewer Terrier I was quite excited, as that’s the dog I have. Pet lovers will enjoy reading about the fun, and inevitable tears involved in being a pet parent.”“This is a memoir of family life that covers the decades through the ownership of pets – that cycle of life and death which only pet owners are familiar with. The memoir is skillfully crafted, portraying family life over the years, weaving in the intricacies of pet ownership of dogs and cats. Each pet is beautifully characterised and the reader feels they know each cat and dog that passes through the family’s ownership, from the time they are taken home from the rescue centre as young and lively as creatures through to old age and that point that all pet owners dread when you have to say goodbye.”Grab a copy of “Tail Wags and Whiskers” today!