Contents

Cover

Also by Andrew Root

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Chapter 1: Kirby Leaves

Chapter 2: The Origins of Kirby

Chapter 3: Bound by Spiritual Ties

Chapter 4: Mindless, Furry Machines

Chapter 5: It Happens Only Face-to-Face

Chapter 6: Window to the Soul

Chapter 7: The Surprising Power of Canine Compassion

Chapter 8: Bonding Fever

Chapter 9: Doggy Play as Soul Talk

Chapter 10: A Healing Presence

Chapter 11: Could It Be Love They’re Feeling?

Chapter 12: Bobby and the “Righteous” Dogs of Egypt

Chapter 13: A Story from the Cave of Dreams

Chapter 14: The Grace of Dogs

Chapter 15: Khaleesi Arrives

Acknowledgments

Appendix: “Do Dogs Go to Heaven?” and Other Questions

Notes