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When award-winning children's author Fiona Ingram (South Africa) read about an abused and abandoned dog called Champ that was left for dead, she was appalled and moved. Appalled that such neglect and abuse could even happen in the first place, and moved by a little dog's immense courage, fortitude, and most importantly his will to live, and his ability to forgive and love humans again. Champ's motto is: "Never give up!" Champ did not give up and he...
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This book is a true story of a very strong willed dachshund who is born into a family of dogs with special needs. Smiley and his family have been born into a home that one can only dream of. They are loved and taken care of, in spite of the tremendous challenges that a handicapped family demands. Smiley radiates happiness, warmth and has a spiritual presence that will live long past this book. He reminds us that our challenges are only in the spirit...
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Maggie's Kitchen Tails: Dog Treat Recipes and Puppy Tales to Love was inspired our rescued puppy-Maggie at her age of eight weeks.She is believed to be a German Shepherd and Border Collie She had been beaten, abused and said to have been tossed in a river to drown. When rescued she was afraid and needed special foods due to her lack of proper nourishment and under development. Our book has short stories most of which inspired a special recipe that...
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Ellen, Sherry in the book, first met Mollie, a healthy, four-year old sheltie, at the request of her veterinarian. Mollie's owners scheduled her to be euthanized because she wouldn't obey their commands. The vet horrified by their request decided to find Mollie a new home. She knew Ellen loved shelties and hoped her family would adopt Mollie. When Ellen first brought Mollie home her family was shocked by her behavior. She hid and cowered in fear of...
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DR. Mark S. Mathusa has practiced veterinary medicine for over 28 years and has witnessed the horrors associated with vicious dogs and canine attack. The majority of dog attack victims are children. These kids can be maimed, disfigured, or killed. The author knows many of the 4.7 million dog bites that occur annually in the U.S. could be prevented if parents were better informed.
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When I first researched the notion of bringing Sam's life to these pages I discovered how many "Me & Fido" dog stories there really are. I mean, they fill the online book shelves like Alpo fills a Great Dane's dinner plate. Not surprising. I just thought Sam's was different. Why? Because it's not a cute story about a dog on a skateboard, or a scientific journey to educating ourselves on pet learning. There is no dog profiling, no complicated pet psychology...
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If you, or someone you know, have ever had to put a beloved pet to sleep, then you will know the pain and guilt surrounding this most difficult decision. Are we playing God, or are we fulfilling a beautiful and compassionate act of Love? As a pet lover, one of the toughest decisions you may face will be putting your companion to sleep. Regardless of the "when" or "how", it is a heartbreaking decision. Geoffrey Bain has compiled priceless information...
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With humans, healthy eating is about more than just the food on your plate – it is also about how you think about food. However, with animals - our family pets – healthy eating is a choice that we must make for them, and we are not doing a very good job. We have been sold bad information by Madison Avenue and the pet food manufacturers themselves. Labels on dog and cat food claim to be "scientifically formulated" and "balanced" for a pet's health...
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Dogs enrich our lives, and in turn we would like to give our dogs the best quality of life that we can. Following Aristotle's formulation of the Good Life-feeling good, being good, and doing good-Dr. Harris weaves together anecdotes and observations from his forty years in veterinary practice with current scientific discoveries in medicine, behavior, nutrition, and exercise to reveal how lifestyle determines the health and happiness of our canine...
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Alex Austin', the author of "Nakamura Reality," called 'humans, Dogs, and Civilization" "An enthralling blend of science and anecdote". Thirty-two illustrated chapters recount the latest cutting-edge science about dogs, as well as true stories about actual dogs. The book is partly a memoir, a scientific work, and an "engaging" narrative. Kirkus Reviews called it "persuasive and engaging...a must read for anyone interested in the long history of dogs...
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Acu-Dog A Guide to Canine Acupressure This 188 page, 4-Color book is the Ultimate HOW-TO Canine Acupressure Book. Tons of charts and photos with detailed discussion of TCM concepts, Assessment, Session Protocol, Hands-on Techniques, and, best of all - 32 Canine Health & Behavioral Acupressure Sessions. ACU-DOG is by Amy Snow & Nancy Zidonis with Foreword by Linda Tellington-Jones.
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Cats have nine lives; dogs, sadly, have only one. These loving and hilarious tributes to real dogs, complete with revealing photos, are written in the form of witty, tongue-in-cheek obituaries, and deftly capture a wide variety of unforgettable characters. Whether it's Bilbo, the swaggering Scottish terrier grappling with height envy, Watson, the medicated bichon frise with his own Facebook page, Boris, the gentle but over-sexed Doberman, or any of...
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The purpose of the book is to share part of the life story of my very best friend, Riley-Dirk. Riley is our beloved mixed Miniature Australian Shepard. He was a stray that made his way from Fort Worth, Texas to our school and ultimately to our home. He traveled over 60 miles in his three-month journey and we can only imagine what he experienced during that time. This story is based on what we do know about him. He is a brilliant little pup who is...
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This is a true story about my two cocker spaniels and five Labrador retrievers. How they all came into my life. A collection of the humorous moments and the sad moments. About some of the valuable lessons I learned- like how to love unconditionally and how to say "good-bye".
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Have you ever wondered how to find your perfect pet? Using the Chinese Zodiac, you can go beyond just the "oh, isn't he cute?" to a better understanding of how your traits will complement your potential pets! How to Find Your Soul Pet describes the current adoption methods available and how their matching system can assist you to find your next furry best friend. Learn about the shelter system, how MatchMyPet.org works and how your donations can help...
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Buddy Boy my adorable Bichon Frise, with the biggest heart of any dog I have owned. almost broke my heart. He wondered off into the unfamiliar freezing cold bushland of Quebec, Canada and became lost. Swirling sinister mist, sheet ice under foot and a car too encapsulated in ice to be of use, made the search neigh impossible. The chances of finding Buddy Boy in such conditions were slim to none, unforeseen twists hampered the search at every turn...
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When he first meets Sparky, a year-old Golden puppy from a tough neighborhood, Dan doesn't know what to think, even though he had previously raised two Golden Retrievers. Full of mischief, quirks, and a fear of stairs, Sparky disrupts his life from the moment he enters it, and soon earns a new name: Morgan, after the spiced rum pirate.
Rescuing Morgan details Morgan's first years, as both puppy and dad test each other, compromise, adapt, and ultimately...
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This book explains all the different types of assistance and therapy dogs to assist people with disabilities. Smiles Ctac has been created to improve the quality of life of people affected by different kinds of disabilities through the use of assistance dogs. Smiles Ctac has designed programs of Animal Assisted Interventions for people who can benefit from interaction with a Therapy Dog.
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