Animal Vignettes

True Stories of Friendship

Joy E Rancatore, Rachael Ritchey

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Logos & Mythos Press LLC
01 November 2025

Memoirs; Humour; The natural world, country life & pets; Domestic animals & pets

Feel the pawprints on your heart as you read stories of gassy puppies, feral chickens and kittens in overcoats conducting life lessons on friendship and perseverance.

In Animal Vignettes: True Stories of Friendship,

award-winning indie author Joy E. Rancatore honors the pets that have made her a better human with their animal companionship. This collection of animal tales celebrates the bond between animals and people with candor, humor, soul and heart.

From her earliest maybe-memory of a kitten in a stroller to the pets flanking her as she drafted these vignettes, the author acknowledges the role animals have played in her emotional development. She recalls the loss of pets, the human-animal bond, comfort with pets, lessons pets teach and funny animal anecdotes. Reminiscent of Reader's Digest essays and James Herriot's country vet books, each narrative showcases the power of faith and the empathy produced from bonds with pets.

Animal Vignettes is founded on gratitude for friendship. The loss of one of the author's dearest friends led to this book's creation as a catalyst for comfort during grief and of connection with others. Because of their heart-core foundation, these tales are best shared with friends-human and animal.

With its relatable and sensory recollections of dogs, cats, fish, chickens, hamsters, ponies, horses and more, Animal Vignettes will inspire readers to reflect on their own transformational moments with animals-furry, feathered or finned.

By: Joy E Rancatore
Cover design or artwork by: Rachael Ritchey
Imprint: Logos & Mythos Press LLC
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 399g
ISBN: 9781954465015
ISBN 10: 1954465017
Pages: 298
Publication Date: 01 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Legacy and identity, founded on hope-filled faith, infuse the tales of the soul written from the heart of Joy E. Rancatore. An award-winning, multi-genre Indie Author, Joy believes extraordinary things await her characters and their tales. She lives in Southeast Louisiana with her loving husband and their two children, where she is guarded and snuggled by a furry entourage of animals.

Reviews for Animal Vignettes: True Stories of Friendship

""What a masterful use of words from the heart to share a fascinating blend of interest, entertainment and education including witty humor, all the while encouraging the reader in difficult places of life."" Kathryn J. Martin, CDA, BA, MA, Author and Inspirational Speaker