Paulina and her Pets

Paulina Evering is a bright, generous twelve‑year‑old whose world revolves around the creatures she rescues and nurtures. From a broken‑winged sparrow to a wounded dog named Fido, she creates a tiny hospice in her home where each animal receives careful attention, homemade comforts, and boundless love. Her kindness extends to the neighborhood children, who adore her for sharing the sweet grapes from her garden and for the gentle care she offers to any living being that crosses her path.

When a new challenge arrives—a pair of lambs brought to market by a stranger—Paulina’s compassion is put to the test, prompting her to balance her tender instincts with the practicalities of caring for an ever‑growing menagerie. As she navigates family expectations, youthful curiosity, and the occasional cruelty of other children, listeners are drawn into a heartfelt portrait of empathy and youthful responsibility, all set against the bustling backdrop of 19th‑century New York.