Elijah's New Home

Elijah's New Home

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This story tells the story of Peter and his beloved dog, Elijah, and offers a way into the original Easter story by telling a tale of the love and loss (and enduring life) of one devoted dog.

It’s a touching and very inspiring tale — and a perfect metaphor for the awesome processes of life, love, and mother nature.

21 min
4+
Topics: EasterHelping & HealingLoss & GriefAnimals

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