When Carol adopted Chip, she lamented to the rescue group, "It's a shame there isn't an organization who could have helped his family pay for the care he needed so they could keep him." Never did she expect to experience the same scenario herself. Faced with a diagnosis of cancer and a treatment protocol of bi-weekly Chemotherapy and combined with her recent job loss, now she couldn't afford the very treatment that might save his life. Through his journey, Carol came to learn that hundreds of thousands of pet owners across the nation are faced with the decision to end their pet's life and suffering when the cost of life-saving treatment is outside their financial means. For these families that final decision is brutal. Carol, fresh with the pain of facing this same decision, created Brown Dog Foundation. And, just like that, families have an alternative. Brown Dog has inspired many to do good work. He will inspire you too.

Some dogs are perfect little angels that are responsive to your every word. Some are naughty little things that are constantly getting into trouble. Then there's your average dog, that's mostly good, but occasionally bad. There is a fourth type- one all its own. The crazy, destructive, wild, and unable to be tamed- but is still affectionate. There is only one dog that belongs in this category, and his name is Willie. This is Willie Johnson's autobiography. He's a Black Labrador living in Massachusetts with his quirky family, constant wrong doings, and so many scoldings of "Bad dog!" he must think it's his name. This quirky picture book autobiography of a trouble making dog will make you laugh and cuddle your dog just a little bit more.

     "It all began when Mumzy and Popzy placed me in that chicken coop of a carrier from Saks Fifth Avenue, and off we went...once again. Little did I know as to what was to befall my poor, furry person.

     "But alas, ...how was I to suspect as to what awaited me on the other side of the ocean?...To say, that it was to be an adventure, ...was most assuredly an understatement.

     "Humph ...Phffft ...What is a cat to do?...For at first, unbeknownst to me, I believed that Napoleon was a most delicious pastry...Boy ...Was I ever wrong ... Phffft " Ko-Ko the Cat muttered in a miffed fashion, as he stuck a single whisker in the air in an aristocratic manner, and crossed his forepaws in a regal way.

    &nbspAnd thus the reader steps into the mind of Ko-Ko the Cat --- an informative and opinionated feline. His views of the philosophies, manners and etiquettes of life are quite enchanting: Filled with laughter and joy. Curious as a cat can be, he teaches and amuses the reader as he experiences history and encounters historical figures while he travels through the world with his human parents.

When Carol Chapman sold her home in Connecticut, she soon found herself on one of those roads less traveled...and that has made all the difference. Arriving in Texas, she bought a ranch and created The Last Refuge, a sanctuary for unwanted dogs, cats, goats, and, most of all, for horses, mules, and donkeys that were destined for the slaughterhouse. Meet Chipper, a chocolate Lab who not only participates in nursing horses back to health, but has also raised cats, lambs, and baby chicks. Learn how goats secretly yearn for the mountains of their ancestors and happily leap onto the hood of a car to illustrate that point. Follow Chapman around for a day and discover that it's hard to get out of shape when caring for horses--if lugging what has to go in one end (massive buckets of water, sixty-pound bales of hay, and fifty-pound bags of grain) doesn't keep a waistline trim, shoveling up piles of what comes out the other end will. Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a hay bale, and enjoy Chapman's unconventional collection of earthy, hilarious, but always heart-warming and timeless reminiscences.

Kodiak, A Chocolate Labrador Retriever, is a chronicle detailing the wondrous bond and adventures shared between the author and his friend, over the thirteen year period they spent together. The author describes Kodiak as absolutely the most intelligent dog he's ever known, and their move to the mountains of western Montana following retirement provided the backdrop for animal and wilderness experiences not typical in pet-human relationships. This book is filled with entertaining anecdotes, fascinating wildlife encounters, and melancholy recollections sure to entertain readers of all interests and backgrounds. Kodiak was loving, head strong, and enjoyed a full life unencumbered by leash or fence. This book follows that journey from his time as a puppy in Texas, to its inevitable and ultimate conclusion many years later.

Nursery Rearing of Nonhuman Primates in the 21st Century describes how and why nursery rearing of primates can produce adaptable juveniles and adults for research, conservation, and display-educational purposes. The volume details the history of nursery rearing since the mid-19th century, the outcomes of varied nursery rearing methods, the contemporary goals of nursery rearing as well as reference data derived from species commonly reared in nursery or hand-feeding situations.

Examples of the changing goals of nursery rearing covered in this volume are the need for biological containment in disease research, the production of specific pathogen-free colonies by removal of neonates from the mother, the production of phenotypes for genetic and molecular biology studies, and the breeding of endangered species for conservation or research purposes.

Winner of the 2017 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award for Animal/Pets Book of the Year and the Gold Award for Education Book of the Year and Winner of the 2016 Barkleigh Honors Award for Book of the Year.

This is the NEW SECOND EDITION of the book that has set the industry standard for dog grooming reference guides. You get step-by-step instructions and beautiful, easy to follow illustrations that have made this book a must-have for groomers and stylists world-wide. Written by esteemed stylist, speaker, and judge, Melissa Verplank (CMG) and featuring gorgeous illustrations by renowned wildlife artist Lisa Van Sweden, this amazing guide is based on Ms. Verplank's years of experience and expert grooming skills. Notes From the Grooming Table has put thousands on the path to beautiful grooming.

Notes From the Grooming Table - SECOND EDITION is a comprehensive grooming guide that includes information on basic pet grooming techniques on over 200 AKC recognized breed standards.

In this new version, you get:

• grooming instructions and illustrations for over 200 breeds.
• 145 added pages!
• a complete index to making searching even easier!
• a completely remastered tools and equipment section, including new information on shears, brushes, clippers, stripping tools, and so much more!
• completely new metal guard comb section.
• updated clipper blade length section.
• 2 new bathing and drying sections, including amazing instructions and illustrations.
• new sections have been added that describe the historic function and design of each dog group.
• 51 new breeds have been added, including Hairless and Rustic coats.
• includes detailed sections on classic Poodle and drop coat styles.
• the entire book has new and updated breed profile styling.

Put Melissa’s grooming experience to work for you. She has created one of the most comprehensive grooming guides available.

Amazing, but True Stories in the life of a Pet Sitter. "Always Expect the Unexpected" - The Pet Sitters First Commandment!

UNDERDOGS Information You Need To Know... Stories of Survival That Will Touch Your Heart is a dance of storytelling and informational pieces designed to describe how dogs really end up in rescues and how to prevent it from happening, even to a well-loved dog. It is also a celebration of the immeasurable value found between courageous and resilient dogs and their new families when adoption is done well. Sadly, millions of homeless pets euthanized each year just didn't meet "their person," the one who would share a reciprocal bond with them transforming both lives in the process. UNDERDOGS will help people make better choices that will protect a beloved dog, a dog they might adopt, or those in the community.

The international bestseller that reveals the amazing mind of your favourite friend Is your dog purposefully disobeying you? Probably, and usually behind your back. Should you act like 'top dog' to maintain control? No, you're better off displaying your friendliness - and not just to your dog. Which breed is the cleverest? That's the wrong question to ask. These are just some of the extraordinary insights to be found in The Genius of Dogs - the seminal book on how dogs evolved their unique intelligence by award-winning scientist Dr Brian Hare. He shares more than two decades of startling discoveries about the mysteries of the dog mind and how you can use his groundbreaking work to build a better relationship with your own dog.

Will an unlikely friendship be enough to save them?After escaping a train bound for a death camp with a trusty German Shepherd dog, a girl wakes to find that she has no memory of her former life. Lily is fostered by the kind RAF pilot who found her and his wife, Meg. It is not long before their lives are disrupted once again by the war and, with their home in ruins, they are forced to flee to the country. In the Somerset countryside, Lily is reunited with Rudy, the heroic German Shepherd. However it soon becomes clear that Rudy is not just her companion, he is protecting her too, and someone wants him out of the way... A gripping historical saga of friendship and family from bestselling author Lizzie Lane. Praise for Lizzie Lane: 'A gripping saga and a storyline that will keep you hooked' Rosie Goodwin 'The Tobacco Girls is another heartwarming tale of love and friendship and a must-read for all saga fans.' Jean Fullerton 'Lizzie Lane opens the door to a past of factory girls, redolent with life-affirming friendship, drama, and choices that are as relevant today as they were then.' Catrin Collier 'If you want an exciting, authentic historical saga then look no further than Lizzie Lane.' Fenella J Miller

From the time of the pharaohs to world-famous internet sensations, cats have inspired artists to strive to capture their lithe movements and cryptic personalities for as long as they've been our furry companions. This joyous collection celebrates cats in art, spanning eras, styles and continents, from the brushes of masters such as Manet, Gauguin, Klee, Hokusai, Renoir and more.