The Angel by My Side: The True Story of a Dog Who Saved a Man...and a Man Who Saved a Dog
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Book Description
It was 1995, and Mike Lingenfelter was ready for his life to be over. Two serious heart attacks and open-heart surgery had taken away most of the good things that he had in his life. However, his doctors still held out hope for him, and they were still trying to find ways to motivate him to get out of the house and exercise. Their vision was that an energetic dog on a leash might do that for Mike. And so it was that this golden retriever named Dakota, who had been rescued from death himself, came to help Mike with his rehabilitative therapy.
Eventually, Dakota became Mike's protector and his best friend, saving Mike's life several times after somehow learning how to alert Mike of an oncoming heart crises. Dakota gave Mike back his dignity, his pride, and his life. Early on, it became evident to Mike that this wonderful 98-pound, red-haired, four-legged angel had a special gift: Dakota was a spirit guide, and it was Mike's duty to share him and the power of the human-animal bond. Ultimately, as part of that journey, one more miracle was needed, as Dakota fought a courageous and dignified battle for his own life.
About the Author
Michael Lingenfelter is an accomplished engineer and has worked on a number of very visible and important public construction projects in his 40-year career. A member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and several professional societies, he holds 17 patents for his work worldwide. Mike and his wife, Nancy, have four children and seven grandchildren. They reside in Huntsville, Alabama, where Mike works for Parsons Transportation Group, a division of Parsons Engineering. David Frei is known to millions of television viewers as the longtime co-host of USA Network's annual telecast of the popular Westminster Kennel Club dog show. He has enjoyed much success in the dog show world, but he is proudest of the fact that his Brittanys, Teigh and Belle, are registered therapy dogs that visit people in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice every week. Dave is president of Smiling Dog Public Relations in Seattle, where he lives with his wife, Cherilyn.
Dakota was Mike's very special golden retriever service dog with unique, life-saving talents. He was named 1999 Service Dog of the Year by Delta Society, elected to the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Animal Hall of Fame, and chosen as Humanitarian of the Year by the National Sertoma Club of Dallas (the first nonhuman recipient in history).
The Angel by My Side: The True Story of a Dog Who Saved a Man...and a Man Who Saved a Dog,Mike Lingenfelter,David Frei,Hay House,1401900216,Alternative Therapies,Anecdotes,Dogs - Breeds - Sporting Dogs,Dogs - General,Essays,Golden retriever,Health & Fitness,Human-animal relationships,Lingenfelter, Mike,,Pets,Service dogs,Texas
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