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, ...
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.
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.
Narrated by Dan Dye, co-owner of the Three Dog Bakery in Kansas City, this small book tells the true story of his canine inspiration, Gracie. Gracie is a Great Dane whose physical limitations could not contain her inimitable spirit, and who provided just the inspiration that two men needed to start a business.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
This omnibus volume comprises James Herriot's fifth and sixth books, "Vets Might Fly" and "Vet in a Spin". James and Helen's new marriage is interrupted by World War II, and this volume recounts Herriot's experiences in the RAF.
The war is over, the RAF uniform has been handed in and James Herriot goes back where he ought to be - at work in the dales around Darrowby. Much has changed, but the blunt-spoken Yorkshire folk and the host of four-legged patients are still the same. So is their vet, who doesn't yet know that literary success is just around the corner...'After an ...
In 2008 an extraordinary two-minute film clip appeared on YouTube and immediately became an international phenomenon. It captures the moving reunion of two young men and their pet lion Christian, after they had left him in Africa with "Born Free's "George Adamson to introduce him into his rightful home in the wild. "A Lion Called Christian "tells ...
Originally published by the "Philadelphia Inquirer", this unforgettable collection of 70 newspaper columns by bestselling author John Grogan have the same sense of humour, wit, poignancy and insight that Grogan exhibited in "Marley & Me". Whether writing about animals, his own powerful and moving comments about his mother, his father and his own ...
A war memoir that will capture the hearts of its readers, just as one scruffy puppy sneaked his way into the hearts of hardened Marines just when they needed it most.
In his previous books, "New York Times"-bestselling author Katz introduced readers to the delightful menagerie at Bedlam Farm, including Izzy, the unforgettable rescued border collie. Now, Katz delves deeper into his connection with the beautiful, once-abandoned dog.
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.
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 ...
Over the past 13 years, Marta Williams has worked with clients (people and the animals in their lives) to resolve behaviour and training problems, find lost animals, assist animals that are ill or dying, and helped animals get along with each other. In the course of her work, she has come to believe that anyone can learn to communicate with ...
With her signature humor and honesty, Roth introduces readers to her father and a remarkable 20-pound cat--and the ways in which each taught her to love without reservation and be willing to lose that which she thinks she cannot live without.
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.
This is a collection of touching, true stories about the poignant connection between Baxter, an 18-year-old therapy dog, and the hospice patients and their families to whom he brings comfort and love. During the last four years, Baxter has helped hundreds of patients ease out of their lives with dignity and peace. His uncanny intuition and almost ...
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