Finally, Biblical insight for Christian pet owners struggling to cope with the loss of a beloved pet or explain it to a child. "Paw Prints In Heaven?" is a systematic study of "The Bible" that explains God's plan for animals in eternity. Christian pet owners who don't know what "The Bible" teaches, or cannot reconcile their beliefs with church doctrine, will find comfort and assurance in Dr. McClinton's compelling examination of scripture.Part One explores Biblical teachings on the origins of man and animals, their respective roles and relationships in life, and their eternal destinies after death. McClinton explains his findings clearly and supports them with scriptural references. Part One ends on a positive note that is certain to bring relief to Christian pet owners facing the loss of a cherished companion.

Part Two focuses on the practical aspects of pet loss. McClinton addresses difficult issues most pet owners eventually have to face, including:

Animal suffering
Euthanasia
Grief management
Burial and cremation
Pet replacement

"Paw Prints In Heaven?" is a source of enlightenment and hope for Christian pet owners facing difficult decisions.

When Carol Chapman sold her home in Connecticut, she soon found herself on one of those roads less traveled...and that has made all the difference. Arriving in Texas, she bought a ranch and created The Last Refuge, a sanctuary for unwanted dogs, cats, goats, and, most of all, for horses, mules, and donkeys that were destined for the slaughterhouse.

Meet Chipper, a chocolate Lab who not only participates in nursing horses back to health, but has also raised cats, lambs, and baby chicks. Learn how goats secretly yearn for the mountains of their ancestors and happily leap onto the hood of a car to illustrate that point. Follow Chapman around for a day and discover that it's hard to get out of shape when caring for horses--if lugging what has to go in one end (massive buckets of water, sixty-pound bales of hay, and fifty-pound bags of grain) doesn't keep a waistline trim, shoveling up piles of what comes out the other end will.

Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a hay bale, and enjoy Chapman's unconventional collection of earthy, hilarious, but always heart-warming and timeless reminiscences.

As part of the "Free Stuff on the Internet" series, this book offers pet-loving Web surfers all the latest Internet sites, including guides for freshwater and saltwater aquarium owners; dozens of sites for different breeds of dogs, cats and birds; tips for caring for reptiles and exotic animals; and information on animal training, nutrition and safety. 150 illustrations.