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1) The lost puppy

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Series

Pet rescue adventures
Animal Stories

Description

"Christy is thrilled when her aunt's dachshund has puppies. And her parents have a wonderful surprise-she is going to get to keep one! Christy knows exactly who to pick-the beautiful puppy she's already named Lucky. Christy loves playing with Lucky and can't wait to take him for walks. But on an outing to the woods, Lucky's curious nature gets the better of him, and he runs off in search of adventure. Soon he is lost, frightened, and all alone....

2) Basil and the library ghost

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Series

Great mouse detective

Description

When Basil of Baker Street and Dr. Dawson reunite with old friends, the C for Cheese Gang, at Oxford, they investigate rumors that Ratcliffe College's library is haunted.

3) Lulu and the brontosaurus

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Series

LuLu

Description

Lulu's parents refuse to give in when she demands a brontosaurus for her birthday and so she sets out to find her own, but while the brontosaurus she finally meets approves of pets, he does not intend to be Lulu's.

4) The goodbye cat: seven cat stories

Author

Arikawa, Hiro, 1972-

Description

"AuthorArikawa, Hiro TranslatorGabriel, Philip Publication Year 10 Oct 2023 FormatHardback ISBN-13978-0-593-81570-0 ISBN-100-593-81570-X eresource icon We have ebooks, digital audiobooks, and other electronic resources available. Look for the (e) below. Summary In the much-anticipated follow-up to the bestselling and beloved The Travelling Cat Chronicles, seven cats weave their way through their owners' lives, climbing, comforting, nestling, and sometimes...

5) Who's a good dog?: and how to be a better human

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Pierce, Jessica, 1965-

Description

"Many pet dogs are experiencing anxiety and frustration as they struggle to adapt to human home environments--despite being pampered, poofed, and petted, or perhaps in part because of this. We can do better for them. Who's a Good Dog challenges us to think more carefully about the limits we place on their inherited, deep-rooted behaviors. Bioethicist Jessica Pierce explores common practices of caring for, socializing, and training pet dogs. She asks...

6) Bark!: the science of helping your anxious, fearful, or reactive dog

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Description

"Is your dog showing signs of fear, anxiety, or reactivity, such as biting, food guarding, shyness, or aggressive barking? You're not alone. Close to 75% of dogs struggle with fear-based behaviors, and require our support and understanding to feel safe and secure. In Bark!, Zazie Todd provides solutions for these behaviors. Decoding the latest canine science, she shows readers how to address the root cause of your dog's fears, with expert advice and...

7) Fifty places to travel with your dog before you die: dog experts share the world's greatest destinations

Author

Santella, Chris

Series

Fifty Places

Description

"Fifty Places to Travel with Your Dog, the 18th book in the Fifty Places series, will explore all of the domestic and international ways dog owners can celebrate their love for man's best friend. From the dazzling glaciers of Alaska and the onsen's of Japan to the sun-soaked beaches of Portugal, this book takes you on a dog-approved journey of where to stay and how to travel with your beloved furry friend. Enjoy locations such as the ski trails of...

8) Rethinking rescue: Dog Lady and the story of America's forgotten people and pets

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Mithers, Carol Lynn

Description

"In Los Angeles's most underserved communities, Lori Weise is known as the Dog Lady, the woman who's spent decades caring for people in poverty and the animals that love them. Long before anyone else, Weise grasped that animal and human suffering are inextricably connected and created a new rescue narrative, an enduring safety net empowering pet owners and providing resources to reduce the number of pets coming into shelters. Rethinking Rescue unites...

9) Good grief: on loving pets, here and hereafter

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Description

"An unexpected, poignant, and personal account of loving and losing pets, exploring the singular bonds we have with our companion animals, and how to grieve them once they've passed"-- Provided by publisher.

10) Pets and the city: true tales of a Manhattan house call veterinarian

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"When a pet is sick, people -- even the rich and famous -- are at their most authentic and vulnerable. They could have a Monet on the wall and an Oscar on the shelf, but if their cat gets a cold, all they want to talk about are snotty noses and sneezing fits. That's when they call premier in-home veterinarian Dr. Amy Attas. In Pets and the City, Dr. Amy shares all the funny, heartbreaking, and life-affirming experiences she's faced throughout her...

11) Dewey the library cat: a true story

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Series

Dewey Readmore

Description

Abandoned in a library book drop slot in the dead of winter, this remarkable kitten miraculously endured the coldest night of the year. When librarian Vicki Myron found him in the morning, she wrapped him in her arms, nurtured him back to health, and introduced him to his new home - the library. Helping Myron through a difficult time, and inspiring the struggling town of Spencer, Iowa, Dewey gained worldwide fame as a symbol of hope, warming the hearts...

12) Charlotte's web

Author

White, E. B. (Elwyn Brooks), 1899-1985

Series

Harper trophy book

Description

"Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. Wilbur the pig wants to make a friend in the barn. Charlotte the spider wants a friend too! And with the words she makes in her web, she will make sure that everyone knows what a special pig Wilbur is."-- Provided by publisher.

13) Junie B. Jones smells something fishy

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Series

Junie B. Jones series volume 12
Junie B. Jones

Description

Frustrated because the rules for her class's Pet Day will not let her take her dog to school, Junie B. Jones considers taking a raccoon, a worm, a dead fish, and other unusual replacements.

14) Rica Baptista: llamas, iguanas, and my very best friend

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Bates, Janet Costa

Series

Rica Baptista

Description

With her best friend moving away, Rica Baptista needs a pet so she won't get lonely, but her parents are against it until an act of kindness and courage proves she is ready for the pet of her dreams.

15) This moose belongs to me

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Jeffers, Oliver

Description

A young boy learns that moose do not always follow the rules of proper pet behavior.

16) Cat's very good day

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Tracy, Kristen, 1972-

Description

A mischievous housecat has an eventful day full of relaxation and play.

17) Jack the library cat

Author

Apollonio, Marietta

Description

When a stray cat keeps turning up for story time at the library, he is always shooed away, but when he meets Pascal, a boy who needs a reading buddy, a friendship forms, and now Pascal along with the other children have Jack the cat to read to.