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When Connecticut veterinarian Melissa Shapiro gets a call about a tiny deaf blind puppy rescued from a hoarding situation in need of fostering, she doesn’t hesitate to say, “yes.” Little does she know how that decision will transform her, her family, and legions of admirers destined to embrace the saga of the indomitable pink pup.

 50 Things to Know About Pet Rats by author F. Elza Cooperman provides you with a deep look into one of the world's most misunderstood species. Not only will you learn what pet rats are, you'll also explore who they are. Do rats have fangs? Can they get as big as cats? Why is the tail hairless? Do they laugh…or dream? How many different colors of pet rats are there? Do they have different personalities? Can they be trained? Come along on this fun and fascinating journey to discover the answers to these and many more exciting questions! 

When we take an animal into our lives, we make a commitment to be the very best human we can be for them. With this condensed, straight-forward guide packed with essential tips and information for responsible and fulfilling ferret ownership, you'll be well on your way.

Roger Windsor’s stories of life as, first, a naïve student at vet school, then as a junior vet in general practice, and finally as a senior member of the Veterinary Investigation Service running a laboratory in Africa, certainly give James Herriot a run for his money. His vignettes of animal woe and human frailty have enduring appeal, and the story of setting up such a valuable service in Botswana, and helping to build that country’s agricultural and forensic veterinary resources, is truly fascinating.

Lissa Bachner was born with a passion for horses and won her first blue ribbon at age five. Other awards would follow as a young rider, and for years Lissa trained with jumpers, tackling more difficult leaps, and working to perfect her ride. When blindness struck in her teens, it appeared her passion for riding would come to an end. How could she jump hurdles when she could barely navigate through her own home? But success, trust, and love came to Lissa when her trainer convinced her to buy a "diamond in the rough" from Germany.

House cats rule back alleys, deserted Antarctic islands, and our bedrooms. Clearly they own the Internet, where a viral cat video can easily be viewed upward of 10 million times. But how did cats accomplish global domination? Unlike dogs, they offer humans no practical benefit. The truth is they are sadly incompetent rat catchers and pose a threat to many ecosystems. Yet we love them still.

In December 2012, something happened that would turn Hannah Russell's world upside down. A promising young rider with two horses of her own, Hannah recently had been given the devastating news that she would never ride again. That morning in December, local Shetland pony breeder pulled up and asked Hannah if she wanted another horse. The woman said she had a six-month-old Shetland pony she couldn't keep. Without a moment's thought, Hannah said yes.

In the spring of 2007, busker James Bowen came across an injured ginger tom cat in the hallway of his shelter in north London. What he didn't know was that this would be the start of a friendship that would turn both their lives around and lead to A Street Cat Named Bob, the international best seller that tells the story of their friendship. The Little Book of Bob is a collection of the wisdom James has learnt from Bob throughout the years, as they go through thick and thin together.

My name is Steve Mann, and I'm an expert dog trainer with over 30 years of experience. In this book, I'm going to share with you everything I've learned to create a happy and healthy bond with your Cocker Spaniel. Dog training should never be hard, and with my easy-to-understand principles, you'll be able to teach your dog a wide range of activities in no time, whether you're the proud owner of a brand-new puppy, a 10-year-old adult dog or a rescue dog of any age.

Is there a philosophy behind owning a pet? What was Ayn Rand like with her cats? Why is the death of a pet so devastating and how can you most enjoy them in life? Leonard Peikoff, foremost interpreter of Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism, answers these and other questions in this charming new book about pets. This absorbing book makes an amusing and thought-provoking compendium on pets from the world’s foremost Objectivists. In this collection of essays, Peikoff delves with insight, humor, and philosophy into the meaning of loving a pet.

"Every horse story is a love story," writes Jane Smiley, who has loved horses for most of her life and owned and bred them for a good part of it. To love something is to observe it with more than usual attention, and that is precisely what Smiley does in this irresistibly smart, witty, and engaging chronicle of her obsession. In particular she follows a sexy filly named Waterwheel and a grey named Wowie (he "tells" a horse communicator that he wants it changed from Hornblower) as they begin careers at the racetrack.

Are you ready to boneUP? This Border Collie training system begins from the car ride home. Like, now. When it counts. When it matters to you, your pup, and your family. From day one. Today. Day one makes the success difference in training your Border Collie. It’s that critical moment from the car ride home, to begin communicating with your dog at your pup’s level. There’s a name for it too. It’s called Dogmanship, and your dog craves it.

Are you sick of your adorable little German Shepherd chewing everything in sight? Are you tired of your puppy leaving “surprises” all over the house? Do you want to teach your new puppy how to sit, stay, or heel? Does your puppy whine or howl uncontrollably when you leave the house? This ultimate German Shepherd training guide can help you with it all!

If you have never owned a Labrador retriever and are considering adding one to your family any time soon, give this book a listen to find out what you are in for!

Understanding the Dog's Mind Through Survival and Comfort is the manual to understanding a dog's mind and operating system. This book was created to help people understand beforehand what it takes to have a dog.

For years I struggled. My dog training business wasn’t making as much money as I had hoped. After a year-and-a-half of struggle, a mentor taught me The Formula that you’ll learn in this book. It’s the playbook for aspiring dog trainers who want to avoid the common pitfalls before entering the industry and for current dog trainers who are struggling to make ends meet. As you’ll see, it’s simple in nature but requires you to be diligent about following the process for the long-term if you want to see long-term lasting results in your income. The Formula teaches five principles.  

Hannah Shaw, better known as Kitten Lady, has dedicated her life to saving the tiniest felines, but one doesn't have to be a professional kitten rescuer to change - and save - lives. In Tiny but Mighty, Hannah not only outlines the dangers newborn kittens face and how she combats them, but how you can help every step of the way, from fighting feline overpopulation on the streets to fostering unweaned kittens, from combating illness to combating compassion fatigue, from finding a vet to finding the purrfect forever home.

The moving true story of an ordinary Welsh woman who dreamed of breeding a race horse, and Dream Alliance, who defied the odds to become a champion and brought a community together. Janet Vokes was running the bar in her local working men’s club in the small Welsh mining community of Cefn Fforest when she fixed upon the idea of breeding a racehorse. Why shouldn’t a working-class horse take on the wealthy high-flyers and compete in the ‘sport of kings’?

Enjoy and have fun raising your border collie puppy and dog - it will be much easier when you listen to this helpful book on teaching and training your border collie. Learn about your dogs natural behavior instincts and learn how to change and correct some of them. With this dog-training guidebook you will be able to understand why your dog does some of the silly little things they do, and also you will be able to correct their bad behavior very easily when you need to.

Working with your very own horse can be one of the most wonderful parts of your day…until it’s not. In The Well-Mannered Horse: Developing an Ideal Equine Buddy, Meredith Hill is back with more insight on how to deal with some of your horse’s less enjoyable behaviors.