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5) Chicken soup for the pet lover's soul: stories about pets as teachers, healers, heroes, and friends
Publisher
Health Communications
Pub. Date
[1998]
Physical Desc
xviii, 403 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
7) Puppy love
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
1997.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 25 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
The author describes some of the puppies of all sizes, from Dachshunds to Great Danes, that he and his family have loved over the years.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Go behind closed doors and discover the secret lives of some of the most devoted pet owners, whether they're feeding their dogs home-cooked meals or leaving Animal Planet on all day to keep their pets company. As a round-the-clock animal nanny, Lindsey Grant shared a bed with countless dogs, cooked custom meals for exotic birds, broke up brawls between animals and spouses alike, weathered end-of-life care for beloved companions, and catered to the...
Author
Publisher
ECW Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Cats, dogs, people -- funny and heartbreaking stories from a pet veterinarian With insight and humor, Dr. Philipp Schott shares tales from the unlikely path he took into his career of veterinary science and anecdotes from his successful small-animal clinic. Dr. Schott brings to his writing the benefit of many years of expertise. Wisdom he imparts [to] readers includes the best way to give your cat a pill, how to prevent your very handy dog from opening...
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes four highly intelligent animals: Hans, a clever horse; Alex, a parrot who counts and speaks; Washoe, a chimp who uses sign language; and Betty, a crow who uses tools.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes six very talented animals: Twiggy, a squirrel who water-skis; Tracker, a dog who acts; Tilly, a dog who paints; Koko, a gorilla who uses sign language and paints; and Siri and Ruby, elephants who also paint.
15) Animal survival
Author
Publisher
Raintree
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
56 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn about animals who have survived in disastrous conditions.
Author
Publisher
ECW Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
x, 276 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
This collection of over 60 stories and essays, drawn from Dr. Schott's 30 years in small animal practice, covers an astonishing breadth of experiences, emotions, and species. Schott has tales of creatures ranging from tiny honeybees to massive Burmese pythons, although the emphasis is on dogs and cats and the interesting, often quirky, people who love them. He also doles out advice on current topics such as CBD oil, raw diets, and COVID-19, as well...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books
Pub. Date
2012.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 302 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
""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,...
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
212 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
In the summer of 2012, Steve Jenkins was contacted by an old friend about adopting a micro piglet. Though he knew his partner Derek wouldn't be enthusiastic, he agreed to take the adorable little pig anyway, thinking he could care for her himself. Little did he know, that decision would change his and Derek's lives forever. It turned out there was nothing "micro" about Esther, and Steve and Derek had actually signed on to raise a full-sized commercial...
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