Chicken Soup for the Soul's Animal Tales - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
Returning the Love
A unique refuge for forgotten and abandoned dogs; A veterinarian who saves animals after a natural disaster; physical therapy on horseback; A therapy dog reunites with a 9-year-old girl.
Animal Rescue and Therapy
A Labrador retriever looks after a boy with diabetes; A school at the zoo connecting children with wildlife; Pilots who transport rescue animals to new homes.
Kids, K-9's, and Kitties
A community rallies to get a service dog for a boy in need, An after-school mentor program for kids at a Chicago zoo, An animal shelter where kids read to cats; A woman that uses mini horses to encourage kids.
Animal in Need, A Friend Indeed
A women dedicated to helping dogs with special needs; A program to save and rehabilitate African penguins, The many reasons we love our furry friends; Finding forever homes for dogs.
Learning by Doing
An aspiring dog trainer learns to bond with her dog through obedience training; A Seattle zoo teaching citizen scientists how to protect the habitat; A dog-loving collegiate helps train service dogs for people with disabilities; A man saves animals in the aftermath of a hurricane.
Rehabilitation, Rescue and Service
Saving injured and sick seals and sea lions; A Long Island animal shelter hosts an event to find all animals a loving home; Shelter dogs become companion canines.
A Friend for Life
Hosted by Eva LaRue. Finding homes for rescued greyhounds. Plus, stories of amazing and inspiring people who go above and beyond to care for, love, and help animals.
Recover and Rescue
Hosted by Eva LaRue. A rescue for wild horses. Plus, stories of amazing and inspiring people who go above and beyond to care for, love, and help animals.
Second Chances
Hosted by Eva LaRue. Rebuilding a pet rescue demolished by a hurricane. Reuniting military K-9's with their handlers. Finding abandoned dogs and cats forever homes
Service & Support
Hosted by Eva LaRue. An ambitious young man dedicated to getting food to animals in need. Stimulating the environment of zoo animals to keep them happy and healthy.
Four Legged Advantage
Hosted by Eva LaRue. Dedicated pet rescue volunteers help find dogs and cats forever homes. Kids build confidence through horseback riding. A not for profit pet store helping pets find loving homes. A tiny therapy dog has lots of love to give.
Conserve, Protect & Save
Hosted by Eva LaRue. An animal sanctuary built for conservation and education. An incredible dog who helps cope with P.T.S.D. How diabetic alert dogs can change lives. A volunteer pet groomer helps dogs get adopted.
Learning from Animals
Hosted by Eva LaRue. A big school for aspiring animal professionals. A woman's giant bond with a little dog. Rescue K-9's in training prepare for crisis. A prosthetic leg gets happy dog running again.
Rescue is a Two-Way Street
Hosted by Eva LaRue. Rescue dogs in training. A refuge for cats inside a coffee shop. Diabetic alert dogs provide safety and support.
Comforting Creatures
Hosted by Eva LaRue. Heartwarming stories of people who go above and beyond to help animals, and amazing animals who are changing people's lives.
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