The Story of a Boy,
a Toad, and a Small Miracle
Read Chapter 3 of Off the Leash, "Small Miracles," and discover the true story of Tommy the Toad, a family that refused to give up, and the veterinarian who stitched together something no one expected to survive.
- Full Chapter 3: "Small Miracles"
- Original illustrations by Connor Lynch
- Written by a vet with over 50 years of experience
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A Few of the Tales Waiting for You
Answering the Sparrow's Call
A boy crouches beneath a Rose of Sharon tree in Brooklyn and picks up a small, still bird. Something shifts inside him that he can't yet name.
Tommy the Toad
On a busy Saturday morning, a family walks in with a wounded toad cradled in a little boy's hands. What Dr. Lynch does next stays with you long after you finish reading.
Bennie the Beagle VS the Japanese Army
A small army of men in brand-new camouflage bursts through the hospital doors carrying a beagle. The story that follows is one you won't forget.
Sometimes the choice just walks up, sits on your back stoop, and chooses you.
Dr. Kevin Lynch, Off the Leash, "Small Miracles"
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Dr. Kevin Lynch, DVM
For over five decades, Dr. Kevin Lynch has walked into exam rooms with one goal: protect the bond between people and their pets. As the owner of The Moriches Hospital for Animals on Long Island since 1974, he's treated thousands of families and their four-legged companions.
His book, Off the Leash, is a collection of real stories from his life and practice. Funny, heartbreaking, and full of wonder. This is the veterinary advice you've always wanted, delivered with the warmth of a trusted friend.
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