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Pub. Date
2021.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 20 cm
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"A humorous and touching story that pays tribute to creativity, beauty, the poetry of the everyday, and to the ingenuity and sardonic humor of cats. 'The Writer's Cats' tells the story of four felines, each with a very distinct personality. There's Ocha, the leader of the gang, a tough guy with a soft heart; there's bandy-legged, affectionate Mizu; There's the phlegmatic and refined Petrus, lover of flowers; and finally, there's pretty Kirin, narrator...
2) Allergic
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Pub. Date
2021
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"At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur! Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet?"--Provided by publisher.
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In his many New York Times best-sellers, author Jon Katz has illustrated the cherished bond between humans and animals-especially the intense connection to pets. Now, in this moving and thoughtful book, Katz addresses the difficult but necessary process of saying goodbye to a devoted companion, and offers comfort, wisdom, and a way forward from sorrow to acceptance.
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A naturalist who spent months at a time living on her own among wild creatures in remote jungles, Sy Montgomery had always felt more comfortable with animals than with people. So she gladly opened her heart to a sick piglet who had been crowded away from nourishing meals by his stronger siblings. Yet Sy had no inkling that this piglet, later named Christopher Hogwood, would not only survive but flourish–and she soon found herself engaged with her...
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Pub. Date
©2012, 2012
Physical Desc
445 pages (large print) ; 23 cm
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In his delightful second memoir, Bruce Coston shares rich stories about the patients and clients who make his veterinary practice so fulfilling. You'll meet Mr. Johnston, the linguist, and his Bull Mastiff, Mountain of Love; Rachel, the office prankster; Coston's "girlfriend," Megan; and Mischief, his only patient ever to help pay for her own surgery. You'll marvel at the courage of Lisa, Coston's first veterinary technician. And you'll learn how...
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Pub. Date
[2021].
Physical Desc
1 volume (large print) ; 23 cm.
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"A heartfelt exploration of human grief after the loss of a pet by the New York Times bestselling author of Dogs Never Lie About Love. Over 84 million Americans-almost 3/4 of the US population-own a pet, and our society is still learning how to recognize and dignify that relationship with proper mourning rituals. We have only recently allowed the conversation of how to grieve for our non-human family members to come front and center. Lost Companions...
10) Good dog. Stay
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"The life of a good dog is like the life of a good person, only shorter and more compressed," writes Pulitzer-winning author Quindlen about her beloved black Labrador retriever, Beau. With her trademark wisdom and humor, Quindlen reflects on how her life has unfolded in tandem with Beau's, and on the lessons she's learned by watching him: to roll with the punches, to take things as they come, to measure herself not in terms of the past or the future...
13) Norman, speak!
Author
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 25 cm
Description
After a family adopts a dog from a local shelter, they cannot understand why he doesn't respond to commands, until a chance encounter in the dog park reveals that their new dog only understands Chinese.
17) Murder most howl
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Series
Paws and claws mysteries volume 3
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
392 pages (large print) ; 23 cm.
Description
"Wagtail, Virginia, the top pet-friendly destination in the country, is throwing a fun murder mystery weekend, but no one expected the real thing. The Sugar Maple Inn has a full house when a blizzard causes the lights to go out. The next morning a dead body is discovered and there is a real murder to solve"--
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Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
324 p., [1] p. of leaves : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
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Having sworn she'd never get another cat, the author opens her heart to a Siamese who, with her son getting married and her daughter setting off on a personal quest, is just what the household needs during a time of change.
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Pub. Date
2021.
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143 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
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"A collection of light-hearted short stories following the lives of three young women and their cats. Best friends Manon, Erika, and Camille see adventure every day, but when all three become cat owners, everything changes--for better or for worse! One cat's mischief gets him into trouble when he decides to play chase with the wrong prey. Another surprises the girls with his new skill--mimicking scary movies! And just when the girls decide to wind...
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