What if your pets could play D&D? And what if they were... kind of jerks about it? If there are two things all geeks love, it's roleplaying games, and their pets. So why not fuse the two? It's time to grab your dice, dust off that character sheet, and let your cat or dog (or guinea pig, or iguana, or budgie) accompany you on an epic adventure! It'll be great! ... unless you have pets like these.

Have you ever seen a doggo running on a beach experiencing pure, unadulterated joy and wondered, "What's his secret?" Have you watched a cat taking the whole afternoon to do nothing but bask in the warm sun and wished you could permit yourself that kind of radical self-care? This inspirational deck taps into the life wisdom of our most adorable furry, finned and feathered friends, to help you channel your own goodest self. Animal Affirmations contains 50 cards featuring words of inspiration that these animals would have told you if they could talk. Probably.

With clear, concise and immensely practical advice on how animals communicate, behave and self-medicate, The Animal Healer is ideal for anyone who wishes to understand more about animals, healing and themselves. When her horse 'Wow' was seriously injured, Elizabeth Whiter discovered her incredible talent for hands-on healing and also observed how Wow took steps to heal himself. Now with over 1,000 animals treated, Elizabeth shares her remarkable journey, knowledge and experience. She also explains many of the theories that inform her practice including how to provide hands-on healing; sensing and aligning the energies; zoopharmacognosy - an emerging science that refers to the instinctive methods animals use to self-medicate; and how to feed your animals, providing delicious recipes that are healthy for both you and your pets. The Animal Healer shows how a remarkable experience has led to wisdom that anyone who cares about animals will find invaluable.

The commercial pet food industry has a secret to hide -- and Ann Martin wants to make sure you know it. Her research reveals some startling facts: that the pet food industry conducts animal testing in order to improve their product, and includes euthanized cats and dogs in the mix to heighten protein content. In this revised and updated edition, Martin continues to explore the shocking processes by which commercial pet foods are produced. She offers alternative recipes for feeding pets, nutritional advice, and an exploration of "Pet Peeves," in which she explores several scams aimed at pet owners. This groundbreaking book gives us a glimpse into exactly what we are doing when we buy pet food.

Steeped in the pastoral setting of a farm in rural British Columbia and the idyllic stories of James Herriot during his youth, Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM, decided to make the care for animals' well-being his life's mission.

But the reality of modern veterinary medicine did not turn out to be as earnest as he'd hoped.

In "Veterinary Secrets Revealed," Dr. Jones opens by explaining how he came to question conventional veterinary treatments then began to share his concerns publicly and openly educate pet owners, empowering them to provide their pets with quality, holistic care at home. Eventually, his efforts led to his expulsion from the British Columbia Veterinary College, resulting in a ban from practicing animal medicine.

Dr. Jones believes in our pets' optimal well-being, and the rest of this book draws from his seventeen years' experience in veterinary medicine to provide a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to home pet care and disease remedies.

With over twenty thousand copies of the e-book sold, it's clear that Dr. Jones is still making a positive impact in the world of veterinary medicine-and in the lives of pets and pet owners around the world.

This book is part of the Social Well Being Series, titles in this series include: Lets Be Polite; Lets Help; Lets Keep Things Tidy; Lets Make Friends; Lets Respect Everybody; We Love Our Pets; We Love Our School; We Love Our Town.

Over the past thirty years there has been a tremendous growth in interest in the multidisciplinary field of human-companion animal interactions and relationships. The increased interest in human-pet relationships is not surprising considering that pets are kept in at least half of the households in Western societies. What is so special about the relationships people have with their pets? Are we very different from our ancestors in the way we feel about animals? What does pet keeping tell us about ourselves and our relationships with people? Can pets be good for our health? Does having pets help promote empathy for other humans? Companion Animals and Us brings together some of the newest research from a wide variety of disciplines including anthropology, history, psychology, sociology, and human and veterinary medicine to explore these and many other questions. This book will provide fascinating reading for anyone interested in understanding more about the human-pet relationships.

This handbook provides helpful information, insider tips, and dozens of forms you can use to make your job more efficient. Also included is detailed information on starting a non-profit shelter, samples of organizational forms, and a business plan outline.

A comprehensive guide on what to expect, if you are thinking of getting, or have just become the owner of a dachshund. These dogs are a very unique breed, & have special needs that may be different from any other dog you have owned in the past. Its a must have for anyone who loves this breed. From tips on training to what general puppy supplies you will need to care for your new pet, the book covers a wide range of topics, & should answer even more expert owner's questions about the breed.

Desperate Dogs is a unique book that tackles the most important issue facing our nations shelters: How can we fairly deal with the complex behaviors of dogs at the greatest risk and save more lives? Putting aside the issue of what's right and wrong in human terms and focusing instead on what dogs need to succeed to return into loving homes, the examples, advice and training in this book is written with municipal shelters in mind. Most every shelter behavior with detailed explanations is included along with fair behavior assessment tools. Desperate Dogs helps to understand dogs with behavioral problems including fear, aggression and dominance and offers effective, proven solutions, training methods, and advice; these issues, often misunderstood, cost dogs their lives. The hands-on lessons in this book delve into the often misunderstood process of evaluating and isolating a dog's key issues and offers solutions, training advice and exercises that can be applied effectively in a shelter environment.

Whether you are new to the world of herbs and essential oils, or well seasoned in them, this is the book for you! Covering farm animals, exotics, reptiles, poultry, bees, pets and more, this herbal takes time to lay your foundation in an easy to follow format so that you can become confident in your use of herbs with your beloved creatures. Katherine covers from easy to very difficult situations that animal owners face. Gardening, dosage, parasites, raising babies, birthing, showing, life cycles, body systems and much more are all covered, as well as learning why you are doing what you are doing. She also explains how to use much of this book for the wellness of you and your human family. Truly, a unique and timely herbal for your entire 'family'.

What happened to the pets that were left behind in World War II Europe, when Jewish families were torn from their homes and taken to ghettos and concentration camps, forced to leave neighborhoods, livelihoods, possessions, and the animals that loved and depended on them? Dogs and cats often faced bleak and harsh conditions but faithfully guarded the house or farm. In the dangers and privations of war, they focused on comforting and protecting their people; and when the family was taken away, they waited and watched for their return.

Mark Rowlands was a young philosophy professor, rootless and searching for life s greater meaning. Shortly after arriving at the University of Alabama, he noticed a classified ad in the local paper advertising wolf cubs for sale, and decided he had to investigate, if only out of curiosity. It was love at first sight, and the bond that grew between philosopher and wolf reaffirms for us the incredible relationships that exist between man and animal. When Mark welcomed his new companion, Brenin, into his home, but more than just an exotic pet, Brenin exerted an immense influence on Rowlands both as a person, and, strangely enough, as a philosopher, leading him to reevaluate his attitude toward love, happiness, nature, death, and the true meaning of companionship.