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* Your contributions help fund our work with animals. For the address of our veterinary care fund click on "Home" above. To make a contribution through PayPal's secure server click on the logo below. Thank you! ![](https://jimwillis0.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/newhowcouldyoubasset.jpg)
How Could You? ...its truths have made grown men cry and it's among the most published animal-related essays in the world. Help change the situation for pets by placing it where the public can read its message. [Click on the above page links for foreign language translations.] !["We Are Their Heroes"](https://jimwillis0.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/holdingontolove.gif)
We Are Their Heroes ...a message of inspiration and encouragement dedicated to all who work for change. !["Beloved of Bast"](https://jimwillis0.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/bastgoldstatue.gif)
Beloved of Bast [Unter dem Schutze von Bast] ...an old tabby cat receives her eternal reward from the Egyptian cat goddess "Bast." Includes the German translation.
!["The Basset Chronicles"](https://jimwillis0.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/pamtanzeyrooroo.jpg)
The Basset Chronicles ...a humorous look at the author's life with a menagerie, including the world's most opinionated Basset Hound, "Alexis."
![The Meaning of M.U.T.T.](https://jimwillis0.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/mutt1.gif)
The meaning of m.u.t.t. ...a little "mutt" learns an important lesson in self-worth with a happy ending. Illustrated by Jim Willis.
!["The All Creation Society"](https://jimwillis0.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/cheetah.gif)
A Letter to the Human Race ...an Open Letter to the Human Race from the "All Creation Society." If the animals could talk, would this be what they'd tell us? !["Christine's Magic Box"](https://jimwillis0.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/christinemagicbox.jpg)
Christine's Magic Box ...a comforting story for anyone who has experienced loss and grief. Read it to your children and ease into a discussion on a hard-to-talk-about topic.
![Jim's Prose & Poetry](https://jimwillis0.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/heaven.jpeg)
Jim's Prose/Poetry ...more of Jim's prose & poetry, including "The Messenger," "IF for Dogs," "Forest Lessons" & "Wind & Water." ![Inspiration & Comfort](https://jimwillis0.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/saintfrancis.jpg)
Inspiration and Comfort Inspiration and Comfort II ...from St. Francis to Dr. Albert Schweitzer, two pages of inspiring words.
!["The Importance of Being Ernest"](https://jimwillis0.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/ernest.jpg)
The Importance of Being Ernest ...a tribute to a favorite dog.
![Our Animals for Adoption - Please wait while page loads.](https://jimwillis0.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/groucho.jpg)
Animals Available for Adoption ...your help in finding them a forever home will be greatly appreciated!
![See Nopuppymills.com & More on our Favorite Links page!](https://jimwillis0.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/nopuppymillsflashingstop.gif)
Favorite Links ...indispensable resources for animal guardians, advocates, rescuers; fun stuff; useful veterinary medical information and more! ![Jim's Arabian mare "Cynnamon"](https://jimwillis0.tripod.com//sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/cynnamon.jpg)
Our World - A Photo Album ...scenes from our lives on both sides of the Atlantic, with some photos of our animal family members. |