Whether struggling mightily to position a calf for birthing, or comforting a lonely old man whose beloved dog and only
companion has died, Herriot's heartwarming and often hilarious stories of his first years as a country vet
perfectly depict the
wonderful relationship between man and animal — and they intimately portray a man whose humor, compassion, and love of life are truly inspiring.
The program is designed to «improve the behavior of animals that need help so that they become more adoptable,» Angelucci says, «thereby eliminating the need to destroy what may well be a
perfectly wonderful animal, pet, and
companion over a totally temporary and correctable issue.