Whiskers, Wags, and Woofs: Poems and Heartfelt Essays for Dog and Cat Lovers

Whiskers, Wags, and Woofs brings together a delightful collection of poems and heartfelt essays from 28 writers who celebrate the love, laughter, and life-changing impact of our fur family members. From the loyal therapy dogs who heal hearts to the mischievous rescue cats who find their way home, these stories of life and faith capture the deep bond between humans and their pets.

Discover heartwarming tales of dogs providing comfort in hospice care, bringing joy to empty nests, and even overcoming disabilities alongside their owners. You’ll laugh at their antics, cry at their goodbyes, and smile at the life lessons they teach us about loyalty, trust, and unconditional love. Whether you’re a dog or cat person, these touching stories will remind you why our pets are more than just companions-they’re family.

Contributors: Joan Borton, Lisa Crowe, Sue Ferguson, Sheila Preston Fitzgerald, Becki Fulton, Robin Grunder, Terrie Hellard-Brown, Paula Hemingway, Andrew Leipold, Sandy Lipsky, Leagh Matthews, Melissa McLaughlin, Maureen Miller, Marcia Okerlund, Lisa Radcliff, Michelle Rayburn, Jennifer Rosario, Gail Scoates, Sharon Sunkle, Barb Syvertson, Mel Tavares, John Taylor, Pam Whitley Taylor, Hally Wells, Darci Werner, Kim Wilbanks, Kathy Carlton Willis, Lisa-Anne Wooldridge