Heather Leughmyer
About The Author
Giving a voice to the voiceless through words.
Heather Leughmyer graduated from Indiana–Purdue University with a B.A. in English Writing and Linguistics. Writing has been a lifelong passion for her, shaped by a deep love for language, storytelling, and meaningful expression.
A dedicated vegan, animal rights activist, and animal rescuer, Heather uses her writing to advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves. By sharing their stories and illustrating their pain, she hopes to touch hearts and inspire change through compassion and awareness.
Heather lives in Columbia City, Indiana, with her husband, daughter, and several beloved animal companions. Her work reflects both her personal values and her commitment to creating a kinder, more empathetic world—one story at a time.
Heather Leughmyer
Books That Give Animals a Voice
Six powerful stories that inspire empathy, courage, and compassion.
Heather Leughmyer’s work includes a thoughtfully written collection of six books that bring awareness to animal suffering in agriculture while nurturing kindness in readers of all ages. Each book approaches the subject with sensitivity, storytelling, and heart—making complex truths accessible without losing their emotional impact.
If Your Tears Were Human
a collection of poetry, delivers a deeper, emotional reflection on animals in agriculture, giving voice to suffering through lyrical and thought-provoking verse.
Adopting Adele
emphasizes love, care, and second chances, celebrating the healing power of adoption and compassion.
Dandelion’s Dream
introduces readers to compassion through innocence, showing how small acts of kindness can create hope.
Elyse’s Escape
tells a moving story of courage and the desire for freedom, encouraging readers to see the world through an animal’s eyes.
Brave Benny
focuses on strength in the face of fear, reminding readers that bravery often begins with vulnerability.
Courageous Conner
highlights resilience and perseverance, offering a gentle lesson about standing strong despite hardship.
Heather Leughmyer
Inside the Heart of Animal Cruelty
Understanding suffering is the first step toward compassion.
This section explores the emotional and ethical realities behind animal cruelty, particularly within systems that normalize suffering. Rather than shocking or overwhelming, Heather Leughmyer approaches this difficult topic with care—inviting readers to pause, reflect, and truly see the lives affected by human choices.
Through storytelling and lived experience, she examines how cruelty often hides behind routine, tradition, and silence. By bringing these truths into the open, the goal is not to condemn, but to awaken empathy and responsibility. Awareness becomes a bridge—connecting understanding with the power to create change.
Inside the heart of cruelty lies an opportunity for kindness. When we allow ourselves to listen, learn, and feel, we begin to move toward a world where compassion replaces indifference and every life is treated with dignity.
Testimonial
Real voices. Genuine impact. Stories that stay with you.
