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1	Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog more books like this by John Grogan (Read by) Grogan's #1 "New York Times"-bestselling chronicle of his life with his wildly neurotic Labrador retriever is now a major motion picture from Fox 2000, starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, scheduled for theatrical release on Christmas Day. see all copies from $2.09! new only from $4.90! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World more books like this by Vicki Myron, Bret Witter The charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa, starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the library. For the next 19 years, he never stopped charming the people of Spencer with his enthusiasm, warmth, humility, and, ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $12.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog more books like this by Ted Kerasote Using the latest in wolf research and exploring issues of animal consciousness, leadership, and the origins of the human-dog relationship, Kerasote takes readers on the journey shared with a dog he found in a Utah desert. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence--And Formed a Deep Bond in the Process more books like this by Irene Pepperberg From Alex's first words to his sudden death, "Alex & Me" tells the story of a delightful and mischievous parrot who rocked the scientific establishment. Yet his real story can't be found in any science journal--the story of a relationship, with its affection, jealousy, and lifelong rewards. 8-page photo insert. see all copies from $16.88! new only from $16.88! \| SVS
5	From Baghdad, with Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava more books like this by Jay Kopelman, Melinda Roth Love and hope often arrive in the strangest places and in the strangest ways. During his tour of duty in Iraq, Lt. Colonel Jay Kopelman of the U.S. Marines suffered the emotional ravages common for those involved in the bloody battle for Falujah. Breaking the strict military rules forbidding pets, Kopelman and his comrades adopted an abandoned ... see all copies from $2.01! new only from $3.59! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	You Are a Dog: Life Through the Eyes of Man's Best Friend more books like this by Terry Bain What's really going on behind those patient eyes and wagging tails, that loving lick or plaintive bark? "You Are a Dog" reveals all in a series of whimsical yet profound vignettes told in the voice of "everydog." see all copies from $7.95! new only from $27.18! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Good Dog. Stay. more books like this by Anna Quindlen Pulitzer Prize-winning author Quindlen honors the life of her beloved black Labrador retriever, Beau, in this heartening and bittersweet work. With her trademark wisdom and humor, Quindlen reflects on how her life has unfolded in tandem with Beaus, and on the lessons shes learned by watching him. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.76! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon more books like this by Nick Trout From the front lines of modern medicine, "Tell Me Where It Hurts" is a fascinating insider portrait of a veterinarian, his furry patients, and the blend of old-fashioned instincts and cutting-edge technology that defines pet care in the 21st century. see all copies from $13.23! new only from $13.23! \| SVS
9	James Herriot's cat stories more books like this by James Herriot Between these covers, teller and tales finally meet in a warm and joyful new collection that will bring delight to the hearts of readers the world over: "James Herriot's Cat Stories," Here are Buster, the kitten who arrived on Christmas; Alfred, the cat at the sweet shop; little Emily, who lived with the gentleman tramp; and Olly and Ginny, the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Amazing Gracie: A Dog's Tale more books like this by Dan Dye, Mark Beckloff, Meg Michele Cundiff (Illustrator) It's a love story. A story of salvation. And a rags-to-riches story about a dog-yes, a dog-who launched Three Dog Bakery, the burgeoning international retail chain with 31 stores and counting. There is Dan, trapped in a dead-end job and grieving the loss of his pet of eighteen years. And there is Gracie, a deaf and partially blind albino Great ... see all copies from $2.75! new only from $16.94! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	Enslaved by Ducks more books like this by Bob Tarte Tarte has penned this laugh-out-loud chronicle of what it means to bring animals of all shapes and sizes into one's heart and home. see all copies from $5.94! new only from $6.31! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	James Herriot's Dog Stories more books like this by James Herriot A new collection of James Herriot's favourite short stories about his four-legged friends. The tales feature dogs like Tricki Woo, the little Pekinese suffering from "flop-butt" and Gyp the sheepdog who only barked once in his life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.64! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life more books like this by Jon Katz In this gripping and deeply touching book, bestselling author Katz tells the story of his lifetime dog, Orson: a beautiful border collie--intense, smart, crazy, and unforgettable. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Dog Year: Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me more books like this by Jon Katz The author of such books as GEEKS, VIRTUOUS REALITY, and RUNNING TO THE MOUNTAIN reflects on his relationships with his four beloved dogs. see all copies from $2.89! new only from $6.49! \| signed copies \| SVS
15 view cover	Izzy & Lenore: Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me more books like this by Jon Katz "New York Times"-bestselling author Katz recounts an extraordinary year in which a dog in urgent need of a home leads him into hospice work and reveals how a new puppy helps him rediscover the joy of living, in this story of one man's journey from darkness to light. see all copies from $12.30! new only from $14.82! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Dogs of Bedlam Farm: An Adventure with Sixteen Sheep, Three Dogs, Two Donkeys, and Me more books like this by Jon Katz Jon Katz spent a rough winter in a ramshackle upstate New York farmhouse with his new border collie, Orson. The point was to train Orson to herd sheep: Katz had 16 of them, including an old ram named Nesbitt. He also had two donkeys, one still a baby. In this somewhat crazy but definitely appealing (except for the weather) milieu, the dogs learned ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Dog Days: Dispatches from Bedlam Farm more books like this by Jon Katz In five memorable books, readers have followed Katzs transformation from a suburban New Jersey dog owner to squire of Bedlam Farm. In his latest book, Katz chronicles the experience of life with animals--what they teach us, and what they bring out in us. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.86! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Loss of a Pet more books like this by Dr. Wallace Sife, Ph.D. (Introduction by) Understanding helps heal the hurt when you lose a pet. A cherished pet gives you boundless, unconditional love and occupies a special place in your routine, your home, and your heart. When your pet dies, that warm, special place becomes a sad, empty space. This book helps you understand: the grieving process, including typical stages of grief and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Riding Between the Worlds: Expanding Our Potential Through the Way of the Horse more books like this by Linda Kohanov Two years ago author and horse trainer Linda Kohanov wrote "The Tao of Eguus--a daring multidisciplinary exploration of the powerful spiritual, emotional, and psychological connections between people and horses, its provocative narrative, blending her story of prescient dreams and ancestral communication with a wide-ranging exploration of equine ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Every Night Josephine more books like this by Jacqueline Susann Originally published in 1963, this witty novel full of dead-on observations centers around a magnificent, pampered poodle Susann acquires. Fans of the author, kitsch lovers, and pet pamperers alike will be helpless to resist this laugh-out-loud classic. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Old Dogs: Are the Best Dogs more books like this by Gene Weingarten, Michael S Williamson (Photographer) The memories that people have of dogs they have loved and lost are almost always of the animal in his final years; somehow, those are the images we treasure most. There is a reason. Old dogs can be rheumy-eyed and grump, gray of muzzle, graceless of gait, eccentric of habit, pimply, wheezy, lazy, lumpy. But that is not the whole of him. The old ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $10.00! \| SVS
22 view cover	Mutts Shelter Stories: Love. Guaranteed. more books like this by Patrick McDonnell, Wayne Pacelle (Introduction by) "Mutts" creator McDonnell pairs his heartwarming "Shelter Story" strips with real-life, fan-submitted testimonials and photographs to provide an emotionally gratifying look into the lives of the 10 million rescue animals adopted into loving homes each year. see all copies from $10.05! new only from $10.05! \| SVS
23 view cover	Angel Horses: Divine Messengers of Hope more books like this by Allen Anderson, Capt., Linda Anderson This lovely collection tells of the hope and healing that comes from contact with horses. Whether used to give disabled riders a sense of freedom and mobility, to heal wounds of childhood abuse, to assist with work, or simply as loving companions, horses bond with people in ways that change them for the better. The stories, contributed by people ... see all copies from $4.88! new only from $7.80! \| SVS
24 view cover	Believe: A Horseman's Journey more books like this by Buck Brannaman, William Reynolds In his best-selling The Faraway Horses, we learned about how Buck Brannaman, the inspiration for The Horse Whisperer, found his calling and honed his craft. Since its publication, the book has also struck a responsive chord with non-horse owners because of the universal application of Brannaman's approach to interpersonal relationships. Believe ... see all copies from $3.80! new only from $3.80! \| first editions
25 view cover	James Herriots Animal Stories more books like this by James Herriot When you enter the world of "James Herriot's Animal Stories," you'll share his wonder and humor, his adventures and misadventures as he contends with pet owners and landowners; rough-spoken farmers and soft-spoken gentry; orphaned lambs, litters of piglets and puppies, cattle and draught horses; and a miscellany of cats and dogs including, of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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