Patrick G. Lawlor
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"Physicians used to make house calls. Today, a few veterinarians still do. Duncan MacVean, DVM, is on such vet. His patients ranges from cats and dogs to pigs and lizards--each of them a unique personality. Every animal and every home is different, but every owner is the same in their affection for their companions. The hilarious and heartbreaking come together in this collection of true tales, all gathered from his lifelong career." -- jacket...
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Now regarded as a classic in dog literature, Ken Foster's memoir chronicles his journey from first-time dog owner to rescuer-and all the lessons and mistakes he made along the way. Bookended by the tragedies of 9/11 and Katrina, Foster finds that dogs open his eyes to the benefits of compassion, selflessness, and the chaotic beauty of living each day in the moment.
But more than Foster's own story, readers remember the dogs. Among them are Duque,...