In Soul Dog: A Journey into the Spiritual Life of Animals, Elena Mannes brings an exploration of animal spirituality and the ability of animals to communicate with humans even in the afterlife.

Elena Mannes, an award-winning television journalist and producer decided in her adult life to get her first dog. She was looking for the same delightful company her dog owner friends enjoyed. But what she found with her dog, Brio, shook the foundations of her physical and spiritual worlds.

Elena Mannes is an award-winning independent documentary director/writer/producer whose honors include six Emmy Awards, a George Foster Peabody Award, two Directors Guild of America Awards, and nine Cine Golden Eagles.