Adopting or saving the life of a pet in need brings great rewards. Often the rescued pets save us, when we thought we were really saving them. In more than a decade of helping rescue dogs and cats, Advocates 4 Animals has saved thousands of lives. Now, the co-founder and Executive Director of Advocates 4 Animals has gathered more than a dozen stories of rescue in a book you can call your own. Pawsitive Connection is a collection of short stories demonstrating the mystical ways rescue animals find us when we need them the most. *A portion of the proceeds from this books sales benefit animal...

Non-profit organization founders Amy Beatty & Stacey Ritz discuss in detail the ins and outs of running a successful non-profit organization. From the early days of animal shelter volunteer work to currently running a sustainable and viable organization within their community, the authors discuss both their successes and failures in forming and running their organization. While non-profit organizations are often characterized as a labor of love, keen business sense, ingenuity and dedication to ones passion are essential ingredients for any business - non-profit or for-profit. Throughout each...

Do you ever wonder what your cat is thinking? In Letters from Cats: Hilarious and Heartfelt Notes, Advocates 4 Animals co-founder, Stacey Ritz, reveals the truth behind your cats deepest thoughts. Whether your cat has a habit of shredding the toilet paper or sitting in the kitchen sink, you'll find merriment and insight while reading Letters from Cats. Heartwarming notes include those from foster cats, rescued cats and more. If you have ever shared your home with a feline, the letters will resonate; at times bringing both laughter and tears. Photos of rescued cats included throughout the...

From cats helping each other survive the unthinkable, to breathtaking animal rescue missions, Cat Connection is a collection of short stories demonstrating the miracles that can occur when connections are established between unlikely pairs. SALES SUPPORT ADVOCATES 4 ANIMALS "If you have ever loved a cat, this book is for you." -Paw Prints News "Cat Connection lets you in on the daily lives of animal rescuers. Each chapter is a short story that will win your heart." -Amy Beatty, Co-Founder Advocates 4 Animals, Inc.

Fun(d)raising: 150 Money Making Ideas, will help you raise significant funds for your school, non-profit or cause. Learn how to: *Coordinate fundraisers *Sell more tickets *Gain donors *Must do's for big events *Website must have's *And more BOOK INCLUDES: 100 small to medium fundraising ideas and 50 large fundraising ideas. Great ideas that work for any non-profit, school or cause Whether you volunteer with a children's charity or an animal rescue, the ideas brought forth in this book will enhance your organizations earnings. With creative ideas and helpful insight, you will find...

At sixteen, Ellen Landis dreams of her first kiss. Under the watchful eye of overbearing parents Ellen heads out of town with her dad for another summer of work. While her friends are enjoying sunny days at the country club pool, Ellen is doing as she's told and following the rules, that is, until she meets Brink. Struggling to keep a roof over their heads Brink does what he can to keep his family intact. With a strong affection for booze, Brink's mom, Lori has all but given up on life. He's taken his younger sister, Dee, under his wing, careful to protect her from the hand life's dealt them....

Writing is grueling. It's heart wrenching. To write is to reach deep into your soul and to sit with what you find. To examine life from every angle. To write is to live, but we must always remember to live if we are to write well.

Is writing easy? No. Nothing worthwhile ever is. But when we stain the pages of our writing with hard work, sweat, tears, and emotion, when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable to the page, it is worthwhile. Writing is an investment in ourselves and in the world. Words have the power to change the world. Ponder that for a moment. Words. The single tool we use to...