Welcome to the Every Animal Project, where every animal—from the brave little minnow to the mighty elephant—has a story.
Those journeys, filled with challenges, triumphs, and even a little mischief, can shed light on our own humanity, expand our empathy, and deepen our connections. This blog showcases true animal tales from around the globe, inspiring and empowering thousands of readers to seek healing both for themselves and the beings who surround us, ultimately transforming our world.
BOOK ONE
I’m Laura Lee Cascada, a Virginia writer, activist, and mermaid. I’ve spent my life around animals, collecting profound lessons and using those to build a more humane world around me through writing and campaigning. But as a teen, I hid away in my room for months, paralyzed by social anxiety. In college, I met my soul dog, Powder, who mirrored me by trembling in the bathtub during every storm. But then something comical would happen: she’d “Woo!” out loud, marking the end of the perceived danger, and carry on.
The Dog Who Wooed at the World is the first anthology from the Every Animal Project, compiled in the aftermath of an orange-sized cancer that stole Powder away. It’s both a reflection on how one dog’s inexplicable bravery helped me go from a whisper to a warrior, and my grappling with a world left devoid of that therapeutic “Woo!” Readers will fall in love with this trembling pit-beagle, as her legacy emboldens them to follow in her pawprints and surmount their greatest fears. And you’ll encounter other extraordinary animals from around the world who have embodied immense courage.
Through the generous posthumous support of my late second mom Sherrie—whose compassion was boundless, exemplified by the story of her nurturing of a tiny june bug—the anthology will reach thousands of people around the world, prompting them to rethink their relationships with all animals, from dogs and cats to fishes and crabs, and help build a kinder world.
Read more about this empowering new anthology or order your copy now!
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