Move over, Lassie--the dog who rescues cats has struck a chord in America that will not stop resonating. This canine crusader's uncanny ability to find and rescue stray cats has melted hearts from coast to coast, generating massive media attention, making her the top dog in the talk-show circuit and winning her a host of humanitarian awards. <P> <I>The Blessing of the Animals</I> lets fans catch up on Ginny's latest adventures. Her newfound fame hasn't diminished her selfless devotion to her feline friends, and since the publication of her first book, she's carried out some of her most incredible rescues yet. In one episode, she burrows frantically through a container filled with broken glass, badly cutting her paws, to expose a tiny injured kitten. Sure to warm the hearts of all who read it, this unforgettable reading experience makes the perfect stocking stuffer, Valentine's Day keepsake or all-around feel-good gift for animal lovers everywhere.<P> Many thousands of readers have shared in the joy and compassion of Philip Gonzalez and his miracle dog, Ginny. Ginny's amazing sixth-sense ability to find and rescue ailing stray cats and Philip's devotion to caring for these creatures have been the subject of television news and talk shows, magazine articles and an outpouring of support from animal lovers everywhere. Since their first book, <i>The Dog Who Rescues Cats</i>, Philip and Ginny have carried out their most incredible rescues and gained fame along the way. <I>The Blessing of the Animals</I> is the next volume of their remarkable, heartwarming adventures. <p>"Lassie, go home. Ginny is the new wonder dog for those who love heartwarming, heroic canines." -- <i>Kirkus Reviews</I><P>"There is an angel living in Long Island....The beauty of Ginny's rescues is that each is directed toward an animal desperately in need -- disabled, neglected, abused or on the narrow edge of survival." -- <i>Minneapolis Star Tribune</I><P>"A true, heartwarming story about a dog who gave her owner a new lease on life and taught him how to love again...Endearing and unforgettable." -- <i>Library Journal </i><P>Philip Gonzalez and Ginny live on Long Island, New York. Leonore Fleischer is the coauthor of <i>The Dog Who Rescues Cats </i>and lives with five cats of her own in upstate New York.