The book you are now holding in your hands is in a sense unique. The themes of love for animals, an attentive and merciful attitude towards “those whom we have tamed”, were touched upon in their works by many authors of both the past and the present. But for a very long time, the relationship between people and “little brothers” did not become a cross-cutting idea for a whole collection of fascinating stories. The stories told by Svetlana Safonova are extremely relevant. They happen here and now: in your yard, outside your neighbor’s door, on the nearest street. Any of us has seen the characters of these stories in everyday life, and perhaps was one of them. The lightness and dynamism of the narrative are combined with great psychological authenticity. This is not surprising, since most stories are based on true incidents from the lives of domestic animal rights activists. Thanks to all this, the book not only captivates from the first pages, but also makes us all a little kinder.