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Cleo, the Curious Cat
Any cat owner can relate to tales of quirky and endearing feline behavior, and most have a few of their own favorites to share. In this picture-book tribute to her deceased cat, Cleo, Nickel shares some of the special moments from her...
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The Mutt for Me
Covering a consequential canine adoption, the hopeful pet memoir "The Mutt for Me" is about the transformative power of loving animals. Don Hughes’s touching memoir "The Mutt for Me" is about rescuing a dog and finding salvation in the...
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The Alphatude Attitude
People who adore their pets don’t always know how to take care of them properly. Overcrowded animal shelters and rescue centers testify to the frequency with which owners give up on their pets. Although they are the most popular choice...
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My Dog Always Eats First
Readers’ perceptions about the homeless population and pet ownership may change after reading My Dog Always Eats First: Homeless People and Their Animals, a sociological study conducted by sociology professor Leslie Irvine, who...
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Tuff Guy
Monty Newport’s "Tuff Guy" is one of those rare books with a cover that accurately portrays the stellar qualities of its contents. The captivating line-drawing caricature of “Tuff,” as Newport’s adopted stray dog comes to be...
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The Adventures of Teko
by Carol Davala
This personal story about a rescue dog is warm and emotive, full of heartfelt human and animal connections. In Barbara Ann Ellicott’s heartwarming, pet-centered memoir "The Adventures of Teko", a young adopted dog finds his forever...
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Angel Dogs
Falling asleep on guard duty in the Air Force can lead to severe punishment, even court-martial, and that’s what Fred had done: fallen asleep while guarding one of the president’s planes. Lucky for Fred, his loyal and loving dog...
