Oops - Pinot's Mom got it! (We were posting at the same time!)


The answer is:


More than any other creature, dogs have infiltrated the very fabric of our lives; they are our most trusted and loyal friends, quick to forgive, eager to please, and always a listening ear. They do not judge us, they entertain us, and they provide comfort. Their companionship and sensitivity, intelligence, apparent empathy with human emotions, and even humor have contributed toward a unique canine/human bond, one that is precious and often underestimated.

The Spirit of the Dog
by Tamsin Pickeral


And by the way, it is a gorgeous, great book, I'll get the review of it up soon and post a link here!