Allen and Linda Anderson are at the forefront of these significant lifestyle changes in America today --

• Two out of three homes have pets (the highest number in history);
• 88 percent of people with pets view them as family members;
• More people have pets than have children;
• 7,000 animal organizations with 10,000,000 members operate in communities across the country everyday and affect who wins elections, the food and clothing sold at stores, and a city or state's quality of life;
• There is a proven, direct link between animal abuse in children and adults and violent behavior toward humans;
• People live longer, age better, have less loneliness, and are healthier if they have pets;
• Millions of people make hundreds of lifestyle choices for how and where to live, what church to attend, and how to spend their money based on their love and concern for family pets.

Relationships between people and pets have taken intriguing twists and turns in this era when the greatest number of American homes in history have pets.

Allen and Linda speak about how this important but underestimated trend of pets in homes impacts the nation’s individuals and communities in cultural, educational, legal, social, health, economic, and spiritual ways. They offer innovative ways for avoiding conflict and controversy while celebrating and supporting America’s love affair with pets.

Allen and Linda Anderson show corporations, animal and service organizations, veterinarians and vet techs, colleges, high schools, and churches how to interpret startling new research about animal companionship.

With this invaluable knowledge and perceptiveness, anyone can enhance client or patient services, improve sales, focus on career paths, and tap into what millions of Americans value deeply –- a satisfying relationship with the family pet.

Did you know:

• People with pets have significantly lower heartrate and blood pressure and handle stress easier than those who don’t have pets?    
• Over two-thirds of people sleep in their beds with the family pet?
• Two-thirds of people with pets buy them holiday gifts?
• Taking vacations and leisure time with pets is on the upswing with state-of-the-art boarding centers and pet-friendly services at hotels?
• Perks for employees now include pet insurance and doggie daycare?
• Americans are spending $24.5 billion a year on veterinary care to keep pets healthy?
• Americans are spending $41 billion a year on pet products and services?
• Books about pets and animals in nature regularly make the top ten New York Times Bestsellers and Publisher’s Group Weekly lists?
• A study showing women saying they prefer the company of their dogs over their spouses?
• Many people say that the death of a pet hurts more than losing a human family member?
• People's choice of pets reveal dogpiles of information about what they will buy and their chances for success are with romantic relationships?

With their collections of amazing true stories, gathered for over a decade, from all over the world, Allen and Linda Anderson entertain, warm hearts, and reveal how relating to animals enriches and impacts every aspect of an individual’s or family’s life.

 Allen and Linda Giving a Presentation at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Their visionary insights leave audiences with plenty to think and talk about in regard to the unprecedented impact of America’s pet mania.

ABOUT ALLEN AND LINDA ANDERSON

In 1996, Allen and Linda Anderson founded the Angel Animals Network (www.angelanimals.net) to share the healing, emotional, instructional, and spiritual benefits and complexities of human-animal companionship.

Individually or as a dynamic couple, the Andersons present innovative and uplifting ways for pet enthusiasts of any age or profession to have and support  life-enhancing relationships with pets and to deal with the hidden sorrow of pet loss.

As trained animal rescue volunteers they have committed themselves to protecting the precious gifts pets bring to individuals and communities. Allen and Linda Anderson donate a portion of proceeds from their work to animal rescue organizations and do fundraising activities. Their dog and cats are rescued -- or is it the other way around?

Through their extensive research into animal rescue and safety, the Andersons are also authorities on how preparing animals for emergencies and disasters saves people’s lives. Their national award-winning, critically acclaimed book, Rescued, reveals the underground world of animal rescue and how it has become essential for improving quality of life in communities and the country.

Kay C. Goss, CEM, Director of Emergency Management and Crisis Communication, Homeland Security wrote "RESCUED: Saving Animals from Disaster was very well received by the students and my faculty colleagues.  It provided a very helpful framework for our [Animals in Disaster, Spring 2007, Arkansas Tech University] course study."

Allen and Linda Anderson have written a successful series of ten books published by New World Library. Their work has been featured on national television and radio programs, in national wire service articles, Canadian and British newspapers, and BBC radio. Several of the Andersons’ books are translated into foreign languages, and all the books are sold internationally.

Their books have been recommended on NBC’s The Today Show and ABC’s Nightly News with Peter Jennings and listed in Amazon.com’s “Hot 100” and Barnes & Noble’s “Top 10, What America Is Reading.” Their book, Angel Dogs, was featured on The Montel Show. The Andersons are contributing authors to Beliefnet.com, ivillage.com, and Awareness Magazine with the column “Pet Corner”.

Click here to order books in the Angel Animals series. E-mail us for details about group discounts.

Linda and Allen publish two online newsletters that reach thousands of readers in 50 states and 42 countries. They write newspaper and magazine columns and articles and sponsor writing contests at their websites.

They offer inspirational speaking and presentations for organizations, events, and meetings of professionals and people from all walks of life who want to write for pleasure or publication.

Allen and Linda Anderson co-founded Writing on the Run™, an organization that helps people find time and space for writing. The Writer’s Digest E-Newsletter recommends their website (www.writingontherun.com). The 2005 Writer’s Market published their article on finding time and space to write.

(To view media coverage and to read excerpts from international media coverage of Allen & Linda Anderson visit Media and In the News.)

You also have the option to book ONE speaker,
either Allen or Linda, for your event.

Choose Any of the Presentations Listed Below for Your Group:

TALK TOPICS

One Animal at a Time -- How the Rewarding Mission of Pet Rescue Changes the World

Pet Power -- Increase Productivity, Creativity, and Service by Becoming a Pet-Friendly School or Business

Amazing Angel Animals -- How Pets Make People into Better Human Beings

Pet Loss -- The Hidden Anguish of Millions and How to Cope with Its Consequences

The Secrets of Bark, Meow, and Gallop -- Writing for the Burgeoning Pet Article and Book Market

Allen and Linda talk to:

• Corporations and Businesses
• Civic Organizations and Chambers of Commerce
• Conferences, Meetings, and Spouse Programs
• Men's and Women's Groups
• Healthcare Professionals
• Colleges and High Schools
• Animal Conferences
• Veterinary, Psychology, and Education Departments
• Religion, Sociology,  and Business Departments
• Service Organizations
• Teachers Organizations
• Writers Conferences
• Churches and Spiritual Organizations
• Writers and Creative Artists
• Veterinary, Psychology, and Education Departments
• English, Religion, and Sociology Departments
• Service Organizations
• Recovery Groups
• Cancer Survivors
• Brain Surgery or Life-Threatening Condition Survivors

Note: E-mail angelanimals@aol.com or call Allen and Linda Anderson at 952-925-3309 for presentation descriptions and talking points.

Allen and Linda Anderson
The Easiest Speakers You Will Ever Work With!

You will find Allen and Linda a pleasure to work with. Both are consummate professionals.  They know the keys to success are careful preparation and meticulous planning. This is why they take time to uniquely tailor their presentation for your audience.

With Allen and Linda as speakers, your program will become a special event attendees enjoy and talk about for months to come.

E-mail angelanimals@aol.com or call Allen and Linda Anderson at 952-925-3309
for details or to schedule presentations.

SPEAKING ENDORSEMENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD:

"Allen and Linda Anderson have a special gift of communication whether it’s with the numerous audiences they address each year or the animals they nurture and rescue. Their compassion and assistance for the rescued and the needy as well as the healthy and well-cared for is an inspiring model. Their messages of healing and hope shine through everything they do and have left a lasting impression on me. I recommend them, without hesitation, as knowledgeable and inspirational public speakers and writers."
--Jo Gilbertson, formerly community relations manager for Barnes & Noble; now, group sales & audience development coordinator, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

"Linda and Allen Anderson, individually or as a team, are excellent presenters in a group setting. After they appeared on my radio program, "Healing with Your Pet," several times, I asked them to appear personally before my local group, The Minneapolis Theosophical Society. They drew a good crowd of enthusiastic people who were mesmerized by their presentation. They both speak from the heart and really connect with a group. They are excellent public speakers."
--Von Braschler, author and radio host

"As speakers, Allen and Linda Anderson open up a world of inspiration through amazing animal stories, creating a big shift for the listener about the true purpose of animals in our lives. Totally engaging and life affirming."
--Barbara Buckner, new media producer and project manager for Fortune 1000 companies

"Linda Anderson’s interview on UnityFM radio made my day. Few people discuss topics about animals with such an objective, enlightened, and caring attitude for both humans and animals. Linda discusses sensitive topics in a matter-of-fact and caring manner. This is important to those of us who already know that animals are angels and work miracles in our lives."
--Kathy DeSantis, book reviewer, Orange County, California

"Allen Anderson is a dynamic and exciting speaker with a solid, quality presentation style that gets his audience completely involved. He is an excellent, inspired, and prepared speaker. I would highly recommend him for any type of audience presentation.
--John M. Hemack, president, Masys Corporation

"Allen and Linda Anderson are uplifting speakers who help us understand the greater significance of animals in human lives. They are plainspoken Midwesterners who share their insights and wisdom in universal ways.  Utilizing stories they have collected from around the world, the Andersons present lessons they have learned, enabling others to approach their important relationship with animals in new ways. They tie big ideas to the ground in ways that ordinary people understand them. "
--Barbara J. Gislason, ESQ., animal lawyer and national speaker

“We could not be more please than to have a record breaking year of fundraising…you helped us raise a total of over $77,000! This is the most this event has raised to date! Your contribution [as the event’s MC] was a major part of that success!”

--Sherri Cosentino, Marketing and Events, Minnesota Valley Humane Society

"Even though I’m not a pet lover, have never had a pet of my own, after listening to Allen Anderson speak I realized what a phenomenal impact these little creatures have on their owners. I enjoyed Allen’s speech very much, and it inspired me to be more understanding when I see people interact with their pets and why people see their pets as part of their family. Allen’s insight of this subject is outstanding, and I would recommend him for any event.”
--Anna Dee Olson, The Amish Lady, author of Growing Up Amish, www.GrowingUpAmish.com

"Allen Anderson speaks from the heart about subjects he loves; this enthralls audiences everywhere. His outlook is realistic but invariably positive, encouraging everyone to expect the best. Audience feedback is replete with superlatives."
--Henry Koster, managing director, Kings Currency Exchange, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

"Thank you for the great session you did for the Veterinary Technician Appreciation Day in Rochester at the Minnesota School of Business. We had great feedback and everyone had a wonderful time."
--Julie Legred, NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America) 2008 president

"Allen and Linda Anderson write about and speak to the very heart of the divine gifts animals are and bring into our lives.  No greater joys have I witnessed in nearly 30 years of nursing than the face of a patient when hospital and nursing home volunteers brought in pets to visit the patients.  Allen and Linda bring the healing power of animals through their storytelling with great wisdom, clarity, and love.
--Arlene Forbes, registered nurse, geriatrics

"The Angel Animals presentation was filled with great energy and created a very warm atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed it and people are still talking about it and the wonder of animals."
--Marlene Foote, director, Animal Ark, St. Paul, Minnesota

"Allen Anderson is a gifted and engaging speaker who captivates his audience with stories gleaned from life's trenches, byways, and summits. The essence of Allen's talks can be summed up in two words: life affirming. His easygoing manner, gentle humor, wit and wisdom remind me of Will Rogers."
--David R. Purnell, president, NEW YORK WEST Medical Illustration Studio

"Allen's ability to command attention while speaking is one of his strong points.  A pleasant manner, calming appearance and his soft eye contact make the participants feel he is speaking directly to them.  His knowledge of angel animal experiences and genuine love all of life, especially our animal family, puts him as one of the top experts in this field in the country. If you are looking for someone who speaks from the heart with a wealth of knowledge in the mind, Allen is that special individual."
--Tony Lupinacci, supervisor, General Dynamics, Connecticut

"Allen and Linda Anderson's generous and compassionate interaction with participants leads to an ideal workshop experience. I hope I can entice you to do many more."
--Debbie Luican, executive director, Learning Annex of San Diego

"I have known Allen Anderson for over seven years.  During that time I have had the pleasure of attending his presentations at a variety of venues.  He has served as the guest speaker for local and national conventions and conducted classes for smaller groups, as well.  His delivery is both engaging and inspiring to the audience.  As an educator, I have a certain standard that a presenter should meet in order to be successful.  Mr. Anderson meets and exceeds these expectations on every level."
--Jeff Baines, North Carolina public school educator

"Allen Anderson provides a unique and refreshing perspective to pet owners everywhere -- so often we think we're "rescuing" animals when we adopt them; in fact, in the great mystery of things, they often end up rescuing us, indeed seemingly knowing more about us than we do ourselves!"
--Stephen Banick, director, The Gulliver Project, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona

"Allen Anderson is a compassionate soul who helps audiences appreciate the vital and healing role that animals fill in our life’s journey. As a speaker he is a moving and concerned, bringing much needed hope to people’s lives."
--Deirdre Sinnott, author & speaker, www.DeirdreSinnott.com, New York

"Allen Anderson speaks from the heart, inspires us to see that our soulmate may come with four paws and a tail!  His true-life animal stories show us the soul-to-soul connection we have with our pets. He is a true inspiration to the angels we have in our God-given creatures."
--Loree Taylor Jordan, author of Detox for Life and founder of Pet Friends and Rescue, California

"It was delightful to have you at Menorah Plaza presenting motivational stories about animals and their amazing powers. Your stories stimulated wonderful conversations and memories. This is a wonderful project and a great service to the community. My tenants are still talking about it. I highly recommend this presentation for any senior facility or program. I feel it is appropriate for any age audience."
--Helen Gurevich, director of programs, Menorah Plaza, Menorah West, Minneapolis

"Allen Anderson is an entertaining, excellent speaker for any size group. He's wonderful in front of an audience."
--Jose Sanmartin, client services coordinator, IPC-PPSS

"I've had the good fortune to see Allen speak to audiences ranging in size from a dozen to thousands. The number is irrelevant, because he prepares with the same care no matter how many are in attendance. And everyone feels as spellbound as with any masterful storyteller. So many times I've shared tears of laughter and a changed heart with those around me in the audience. Allen Anderson connects."
--D. E. Munson, author and speaker

Click the images below to view interviews and presentations featuring
Allen & Linda Anderson and the Angel Animals Network.

Clip of Linda Speaking about Rescued

Showcase Minnesota -- Rescued Interview

WCCO News Rescued Interview

Amazing Angel Animals

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