James Alfred "Alf" Wight, OBE, FRCVS, known by the pen name James Herriot, was a British veterinary surgeon and writer, who used his many years of experiences as a veterinary surgeon to write a series of books of stories about animals and their owners. He is best known for these semi-autobiographical works, which are often referred to collectively as All Creatures Great and Small, a title used in some editions and in film and television adaptations.
I wish people would realize that animals are totally dependent on us, helpless, like children, a trust that is put upon us. trust
Cats are connoisseurs of comfort. pets
For years I used to bore my wife over lunch with stories about funny incidents. being funny
If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans. love
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