Book cover showing a woman surrounded by various pets including dogs, cats, and birds with flowering vines and Italian landscape background
Book cover for Healed by a Hundred Pets by Marina Nicholas, featuring a woman surrounded by various animals in a garden setting
A Story of Transformation

About the Book

"Eat Pray Love meets Pets"

"The Holiday with Pets"

"An adventure that combines travel with life lessons learnt from a hundred pets"

After her divorce and the departure of her son, Marie closes the door on the family home where she has spent thirty years building a life. With everything she owns placed into storage, she sets out with a single suitcase, unsure of where she will live next or who she is becoming.

What begins as a practical solution—house and pet sitting—quickly evolves into something far deeper. Moving from home to home, Marie cares for a wide variety of animals, each one offering a quiet but powerful lesson.

Healing
Coastal Life
Animal Wisdom
Adventure
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Female professional dog walker, walking on the beach on a bright windy day with five dogs including Yorkshire terrier, poodle, Chihuahua

A Story for Anyone Seeking Renewal

Marie's journey resonates with anyone who has ever felt lost and wondered if healing is still possible.

Navigating Major Life Changes

Going through divorce, empty nest, or wondering what comes next when the life you knew no longer fits.

Searching for Purpose

Feeling disconnected from who you are, what you want, and where you belong in the world.

Animal Lovers

Anyone who has experienced the profound healing that comes from the unconditional love of animals.

Drawn to the Sea

Those who feel the ocean's pull, finding peace and perspective in coastal landscapes and horizons.

Seeking Adventure

Dreaming of a different life but unsure how to take that first step into the unknown.

On a Healing Journey

Understanding that healing isn't about returning to who you were, but becoming someone new.

"A sensitive dog teaches her trust. A playful spaniel brings back joy. Aging pets show her how to slow down and listen."

— From Healed by a Hundred Pets

Golden Retriever and British Shorthair are friendly

100+ Animals

Throughout Marie's journey

A Rich Reading Experience

Meet Marie's Animal Companions

As Marie moves from home to home across the UK, Dubai, and Portugal, she cares for an extraordinary variety of animals. Each one leaves an indelible mark on her journey toward healing and self-discovery.

The Sensitive Dog

Teaches her about trust and opening her heart again

The Playful Spaniel

Brings back joy and reminds her how to play

Birds

Sing songs of hope and new beginnings

Foxes & Tortoises

Show her wisdom comes in all shapes and ages

Aging Pets

Show her how to slow down and truly listen

Wild Animals

Remind her what it means to live freely and instinctively

Once you surrender, the adventures take you to where you need to be in life.

Book cover showing a woman surrounded by various pets including dogs, cats, and birds with flowering vines and Italian landscape background
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