"Quiet Moments with Four-Legged Friends," published by the Chinese Veterinary Association

"Moments of Gentleness with Four-Legged Friends," co-edited by Xin Shengpeng and Teng Feng, was officially released in 2025 by Baihua Literature and Art Publishing House. Organized and compiled under the coordination of the Chinese Veterinary Association, this 232-page book features 37 heartwarming true stories from veterinary-patient interactions and pet owners. It is a healing nonfiction work perfect for pet owners, veterinary professionals, and lovers of warm-hearted literature.

This book features curated stories from the "Hearts United with Pets, Merck Standing by Your Side" national storytelling campaign launched by the Chinese Veterinary Association. All entries are true accounts from frontline veterinarians and pet-owning families—no fictionalized content. Divided into four sections, the book explores these experiences through four distinct perspectives: veterinary professionals, pet owners, onlookers, and the pets themselves. The first section focuses on the veterinary profession, documenting late-night emergency cases, treatment of injured animals, and poignant goodbyes between doctors and patients, revealing the compassion and resilience hidden beneath white coats. The second and third sections capture the everyday moments shared between ordinary families and their cats and dogs—from the rebirth of rescued stray animals to heartwarming tales of pets helping their owners overcome life's darkest chapters. The final section offers a reflective perspective from those observing the bond between humans and animals, exploring the profound, mutually healing connection that defines our relationship with them.

Most pet books on the market focus only on care basics. This one breaks from that mold, using storytelling to convey a humanistic message of equality for all living beings. It brings to life moving moments behind the scenes at veterinary clinics: a corgi healed over 100 days from severe wounds, a kitten helping its depressed owner find hope again, and frontline vets tirelessly rescuing stray animals. These ordinary stories avoid forced emotion; their power comes entirely from real experiences that truly resonate.

Edited by Xin Shengpeng, Executive Vice President of the Chinese Veterinary Association with decades of experience in animal husbandry and veterinary medicine, and Teng Feng, a leader in the animal health industry. Together, they oversaw the book's creation, balancing professional rigor with engaging readability. The writing is simple yet heartfelt, offering short, accessible chapters that resonate with pet owners through shared warmth while helping the general public understand the responsibility and compassion behind veterinary care.

Open this book to experience the gentle moments shared between humans and their four-legged companions. Discover pure love that transcends species, and learn to respect and care for every living being.