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SLEEPING WITH ANGELS –
A Veterinarian’s Sacred Bond of Animal Companionship
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By Alan Blain Cunningham Drawings
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List Price $15.95
Copyright - Jan 2003 Soft Cover 6 x 9 172p
Agreka™ Books ISBN 1-888106-60-3 Library of Congress 2002116094
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Angels Wings, stories from pet owners who have lost a beloved companion.
Alan Cunningham, a Utah veterinarian devoted to the welfare of animals, shares his personal life
story as it intertwines with special needs animals facing an uncertain future or euthanasia. Alan
brought them into his home and heart, truly believing they are "angels on earth" who
freely give unconditional, healing, and comforting love. Warm and inspiring stories and beautiful
drawings of his animal family.
Veterinary Clinics are providing this book as a gift of solace to people whose ill or injured
pets must be euthanized. The book’s tender and caring story of animals and their special closeness
to a family touches the heart and offers comfort to those grieving. It includes the well-known story
of Rainbow Bridge.
Introduction Read Rainbow Bridge
About the Author Read Chapter
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Veterinary
Clinics Give Books as Gifts Drawings of Alan's Pet Friends & Family
Introduction
Throughout my life I have been fortunate to have animal companions. No matter what, I could
always depend upon their loyal and unconditional friendship. I have learned to respect their
precious existence and the obstacles they must endure. Their examples have given me strength and
courage to face my own challenges. My animals are a source of comfort and safety to me. In fact, I
value them as guardian angels.
During our journey on the bumpy road of life, we occasionally stumble along the way. Hopefully
with determination, good friends (human or animal), and endurance, we can pick ourselves up and
continue to reach our goals. One step at a time.
Relief from daily struggles can often be found in sleep. No greater trust can be gained than to
have a true companion to share this time of sacred comfort with. I consider restful times with my
animals as blessed moments to sleep with angels. A time of peace, comfort, tranquility, and hopeful
strength.
As a lifelong student, I have come to know that science has limits, but love has no bounds. May
this book Sleeping With Angels touch the stepping stones of your heart and provide you a tiny
bit of comfort and strength. And may it also help you to realize that the distance between heaven
and earth is a mere breath away.
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About the
Author
The Best of State Awards in Utah was created to recognize
outstanding individuals, organizations and businesses in Utah, and in 2004 Alan
Cunningham was awarded Best Veterinarian.
Dr. Alan B. Cunningham graduated from Brigham Young
University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Masters Degree in
Respiratory Health Care Science. He also graduated from Utah State University
with a Ph.D. in physiology and later from Oregon State University with a
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.
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Presently Dr. Cunningham is one of twenty worldwide veterinarians selected to participate in the
flexible Medical Curriculum for Professionals Program, leading to a Doctor of Medicine Degree at the
University of Health Sciences Antigua. This unique program recognizes the significant bond between
human and veterinary medicine and emphasizes training doctors toward strengthening that
relationship.
He is also the recipient of the Wilfred O. Foundation Scholarship. In return, after graduating
from medical school, he will be providing medical and veterinary services to rural and medically
under-served areas of the world.
Dr. Cunningham is a strong supporter of people-pet rehabilitation. Furthermore he campaigns for a
national monument to be erected for animals that have served our country as valiant wartime
soldiers. In addition to advocating physician-assisted euthanasia for the terminally ill, he also
promotes public school education to youth about birth control and sexually transmitted diseases.
Aside from the companionship with his beloved animals, Dr. Cunningham enjoys gardening,
traveling, running marathons, and oil painting. He is an avid fan of Cirque du Soleil. He considers
visiting the natural and man-made wonders of the world as one of his most worthwhile achievements.
Furthermore, he recalls working as a volunteer in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City as a
memorable experience.
In addition to attending medical school, Dr. Cunningham currently works as a licensed
veterinarian at a nighttime emergency clinic, and also as a registered respiratory therapist for
Intermountain Health Care. He is a lifelong resident of American Fork, Utah.
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Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies who has been
especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for
all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food and water, and
sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. Click drawing for full image.
All the animals who have been ill or old are restored to health and vigor, those
who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of
days and time gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; each one
misses someone very special who had been left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and
looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. All at once he
begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet you
cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face;
your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet,
so long gone from your life but never absent from you heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together…
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Veterinary Clinics Give Books
as Gifts
Veterinary Clinics are giving this book as a gift of solace to people whose ill or injured pets
must be euthanized. The book’s tender and caring story of animals and their special closeness to a
family touches the heart and offers comfort. It includes the well-known story of Rainbow Bridge.
Clinics are eligible for discount prices on quantities.
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