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The Dogs Who Found Me By Ken Foster
Disaster–prone writer and reluctant dog rescuer Ken Foster finds himself adopting an ever-growing collection of stray dogs, from a beagle abandoned in a New York City dog run to a pit bull in a Mississippi truck stop. Their circumstances offer a grounding counterpoint to his own misfortunes: the shock of New York City after 9/11, the evacuation of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, and the day his heart nearly stopped for good. Paperback, 194 pages Published March 1, 2006 by Lyons Press
Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food By Ann N. Martin
The commercial pet food industry has a secret to hide — and Ann Martin wants to make sure you know it. Her research reveals some startling facts: that the pet food industry conducts animal testing in order to improve their product, and includes euthanized cats and dogs in the mix to heighten protein content. In this revised and updated edition, Martin continues to explore the shocking processes by which commercial pet foods are produced. She offers alternative recipes for feeding pets, nutritional advice, and an exploration of “Pet Peeves,” in which she explores several scams aimed at pet owners. This groundbreaking book gives us a glimpse into exactly what we are doing when we buy pet food. Paperback, Third Edition, 200 pages Published July 23, 2008 by NewSage Press (first published 1997) 20
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Not Left Behind By Best Friends Animal Society, Troy Snow, Bob Somerville Not Left Behind is the story of how Best Friends Animal Society rescued thousands of pets from the stormravaged, flooded streets of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The story is told through the images of Best Friends photographer Troy Snow and the words of five best friends, rescuers, and frontline troops representing thousands of volunteers across the country who helped save lives and reunite families. Hardcover, 95 pages Published July 25, 2006 by Yorkville Press
The Gift of Pets: Stories Only a Vet Could Tell By Bruce R.Coston “The life of a country veterinarian has never been as accessible since the bestselling books of James Herriot.”–The Tucson Citizen on Ask the Animals. In Coston’s enjoyable second memoir, he again celebrates the gift of pets. Coston continues to work at his own veterinary practice in Virginia, meeting adorable pets and their loving and quirky owners every day. These include Precious the parrot, remarkably friendly and unafraid for a bird, Dahmun, or “Mountain of Love,” the Bull Mastiff, named by his linguist owner in a language he created, and Greco the beagle shepherd mix, who likes to eat rocks because he is too macho to chew on toys, his Greek owner insists. In stories ranging from humorous to heartfelt to tragic, this book makes a lovely gift for any animal lover. Hardcover, 320 pages Published August 7, 2012 by Thomas Dunne Books
Babette Haggerty brings her foolproof dog training classes, developed over thirty years of experience, right into owners’ houses and yards through step-by-step photographs of every part of every important lesson you need to train your dog, plus a few fun tricks. It’s like she’s right there transforming your dog from rascally newcomer to well behaved and considerate companion. She offers a wide array of effective techniques to get every dog to walk smartly on a leash, come on command, listen and follow when off the leash, and become forever house trained. Her methods are as effective on Maltese’s as Rottweiler’s so training your dog is as easy as looking-and-learning, no matter what breed or size. Babette is a sought out expert for many national dog associations as well as the Westminster Dog Show. Paperback, 160 pages Published October 19, 2012 by Race Point Publishing
Chicken Soup For The Pet Lovers Soul By Jack Canfield, Carol Kline This joyous, inspiring and entertaining Chicken Soup collection relates the unique bonds between animals and the people whose lives they’ve changed. Such as the dolphins who helped a paralyzed woman heal when doctors offered little hope; the dog who brought life into a failing marriage; the kitten who helped a mother mourn; and the flying squirrel who taught a man the power of laughter. Packed with celebrity pet-lore “Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover’s Soul” relates the unconditional love, loyalty, courage and companionship that only animals possess. Just like our furry, feathered and four-legged friends, this enchanting book will bring a smile to any pet lover’s face ... and it’s housebroken. Audio Cassette Published by Health Communications (first published January 1, 1998)