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This heartwarming and funny collection of stories by a dedicated veterinarian features wild horses, porcupine quill-covered dogs, male cats in labor, an extremely ornery pygmy donkey, an enormous hog, and many other domestic - and not so domestic - animals. Wells begins as an inexperienced recent graduate and emerges as a caring and beloved veterinarian, narrating many uplifting, life-altering, life-threatening, and hilarious episodes along the way....
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Shawn Flynn and his fiancée are excited to start their new life together. They are planning a wedding and have bought a new home. The last thing the two of them need right now is a new cat.
But, their recently purchased house seems to come complete with a stray orange feline-a cat with a vibrant personality and a talent for mousing. So, Shawn soon finds himself with a regular companion. Little does he realize that this cat will shortly become more...
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Every Sunday, Mollie - a miniature dachshund - would attend Mass at Holy Trinity Church in Gosport with her owner, Christine Harris. Mollie had her own kneeler, received the blessing of St Francis from the priest and regarded it as her special duty to welcome newcomers to the church. She was also known to be partial to a quick puff of incense. Her fame spread throughout the town when - in 2008 after her 'sister' Sascha died - she took over Sascha's...
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Connor-a therapy dog dropout impossible to control with voice commands, lacking in loyalty and manners, and yet so charismatic and loving, he left behind true fans and friends everywhere he went. These short vignettes mark a dog's impact on his people and community and offer reflections on the priceless bond between companion animals and humans. With tales that illuminate what it takes to train and provide a safe home for a rescue dog, this collection...
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Micky B is a Bichon Frise - a dog in search of love and friendship. In 2013 he was brought home from the Bichon Frise Rescue Centre in Dorset. He went to live with Mark and Jo and right from the start he was ready to make friends with everyone. This is Micky's own diary account - a dog's-eye view of the world outside the rescue center. At the heart of Micky's story is his greatest friend, and sometimes partner in crime - Joey - another Bichon Frise....
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Close Encounters of the Furred Kind is the follow-up to the Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller The Good, The Bad, and the Furry. Like The Good, The Bad, and the Furry, it tells the story of Tom Cox's life with his charismatic cats-The Bear, Shipley, Ralph, and recent recruit Roscoe.
Close Encounters of the Furred Kind begins with a long, emotional goodbye to Norfolk, and continues with another amazing new lease on life for The Bear, the Benjamin Button...
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One stubborn, lecherous llama, three alpacas, two miniature horses with outsize personalities, and a passle of chickens-what could possibly go wrong?
Add to the mixture wildlife like raccoons, wild turkeys, a bald eagle, a bobcat, and sprinkle in various rabid critters. Season liberally with several packs of very hungry coyotes and you have the perfect recipe for hobby farm mayhem.
Join Sue as she keeps the wildlife at bay and manages to keep her...
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This vintage book contains a collection of charming short stories related to dogs. It was originally intended to introduce children to the delights of owning a pet dog, and is therefore ideal for animal-loving children today. Profusely illustrated and utterly endearing, this volume would make for a fantastic addition to any family collection and is not to be missed by collectors.
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Life's a Pooch is, pardon the expression, catnip for dog lovers. Its five riveting chapters comprise hundreds of celebrity quotes and anecdotes about everyone's best friend. By turns funny, touching, surprising, and informative, it embraces every aspect of the human-dog bond and explores our furry companions' sometimes baffling world and celebrates their impact on ours. Those quoted range from animal superheroes Betty White and Doris Day to Leonardos...
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Poate ai impresia că o conversație cu un câine, chiar și al tău, poate fi extrem de satisfăcătoare. Tu introduci subiectul, tu argumentezi și tu câștigi.
Ei bine, nu este chiar așa. Aș spune că depinde de câine. De asemenea, aș spune că nu trebuie niciodată să subestimezi încăpățânarea câinelui tău.
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Employing a unique combination of psychology, philosophy, sociology, and dog training theory, Vicki Hearne recounts her experiences with Bandit, a dog deemed so dangerous that the state of Connecticut condemned him to death. Hearne rescued Bandit and was soon entrenched in a legal battle that extended well beyond his case as she fought to prove that no dog is inherently vicious. She quickly discovered the factors that contributed to Bandit's behavior...
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Juniper's adorable snaggletooth smile and fun-loving personality are vibrantly captured in this heartwarming book. With gorgeous photos, a charming narrative about Juniper's life, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to live with a fox, this book will capture the heart of any animal lover. Juniper's story chronicles her adoption and real-life Fox and the Hound relationship with a dog named Moose as well as the hilarious shenanigans she regularly...
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A Heartwarming Dog Story of Unconditional Love
From New York Times bestselling author David Elliot Cohen comes this unforgettable dog story of a cross-country road trip. “The Wrong Dog” is a heartwarming and hilarious memoir of a mischievous dog and the unconditional love he forges with the family who mistakenly adopts him.
There are no bad dogs. Meet Simba II, a playful white Labrador puppy brought home by accident. As he grows into an enormous...
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"Joe Berkowitz loves cheese. Or at least he thought he did. After stumbling upon an artisinal tasting at an upscale cheese shop one Valentine's Day, he realized he'd hardly even scratched the surface. These cheeses were like nothing he had ever tasted-a visceral drug-punch that reverberated deliciousness-and they were from America. He felt like he was being let in a great cosmic secret, and instantly he was in love. This discovery inspired Joe to...
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Dishwasher is Public Radio favorite and underground celebrity Pete Jordan's amusing memoir of his dishwashing extravaganza. Part adventure, part parody, and part miraculous journey of self-discovery, it is the unforgettable account of Jordan's transformation from itinerant seeker into "Dishwasher Pete"-unlikely folk hero, writer, publisher of his own cult zine, and the ultimate professional dish dog-and how he gave it all up for love.
"For 12 years,...
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David Page changed the world of food television by creating, developing, and executive-producing the groundbreaking show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Now from the two-time Emmy winner David Page comes the book Food Americana, an entertaining mix of food culture, pop culture, nostalgia, and everything new on the American plate.
What is American cuisine? What national menu do we share? What dishes have we chosen, how did they become "American," and...
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Lifestyle expert Laura Benko interviews various holistic care practitioners such as holistic veterinarians, a canine masseuse, a canine behaviorist, an animal communicator, and more. Photographs and step-by-step instructions enable readers to gain helpful tips and insights into holistic pet care and teach readers how to implement them on their own dogs. From pug to greyhound, purebred to winning mix, these dogs jump off the pages of The Holistic...
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