Christmas miracles can come from unlikely sources, including a stray dog and a bereaved cat. Humorous and heartwarming, this 2-in-1 Christmas collection from bestselling author Melody Carlson is the perfect gift for pet lovers and anyone in whose heart Christmas holds a special place. The Christmas Dog Betty Kowalski isn't looking forward to the holidays. She just can't seem to find Christmas in her heart. Maybe it's because her husband is gone. Maybe it's because she's missing her children. Or maybe it has something to do with her obnoxious new neighbor, who seems to be tearing his house apart and rearranging it on the lawn. But when a mangy dog appears at her doorstep, the stage is set for Betty to learn what Christmas is really all about. The Christmas Cat After years abroad, Garrison Brown finds himself at the home of his beloved grandmother who has just passed away. He must sort out her belongings, including six cats who need new homes. While he hopes to dispense with the task quickly--especially since he is severely allergic to cats--his grandmother's instructions don't allow for speed. She has left some challenging requirements for the future homes of her furry friends. Can he match the cats with the perfect new owners? And is it possible that he might meet his own match along the way?

This narrative imbues its young readers with a respect for all living things, even those that look differently. "Christmas Tails" includes forty-two full-color renderings of Santa Claus and his dog one inspiring Christmas Eve.

Dalmation pups share Christmas fun with each other and the reader.

Sampson, the sock monkey, asks the Christmas tree angel why Christmas day is so special. The angel's answer gives Sampson a reason to feel special, and inspires everyone to celebrate with a true Christmas spirit.

A special child's bond with a rare Siamese cat uncovers an old tragedy--and rouses a murderous ghost. Widowed Charlotte Hayward hopes Christmas in tiny Hawkshead village will build memories for her mute son and a safer life. Thomas resumes his nightly wanderings, only to be rescued by Lucian Pierce, Charlotte's first love--but not the man she married. Thomas bonds with Lucian's cat Flora and her kittens even as Lucian is accused of not just one murder, but two.When Charlotte returns home with the son who might have been his, Lucian sees past his old pain toward a new future. Now the legendary Tarn Widow casts the shadow of the gallows over his hopes as Charlotte wonders--if Lucian is innocent, why is the ghost hounding him? Or is it the little feline family the ghost is after, and what old wrong could be righted by killing them?Can young Thomas and his feline friends stop the Tarn Widow from taking her murderous revenge and prevent an innocent man from hanging?

Christmas has always been a hard time for Jessica, and she's going to need some help from her beloved dog Zoe to discover the true joys of the season—love, family, and cookies. Jessica and Zoe, stars of Dog Days, return in this heartwarming holiday story! At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.