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1) Bird brain
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"Arden always wanted a pet, but taking care of her Uncle Eli's parrot, Ludwig, was not what she had in mind. She wants to keep all her fingers! But as Arden gets to know Ludwig, she realizes he is not just incredibly smart but loyal and the best pet she could have asked for."--
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125 of Australia's cheekiest and most adorable cats! Who is Australia's cheekiest little cat? think your ball of fluff can get up to mischief? think again, as we showcase 125 of the country's cutest but naughtiest little terrors. Following in the paw prints of the hugely popular Cheeky Little Dogs, another fun and humorous look at the personality and behaviour of some of our favourite pets. An adorable gift for every cat lover!
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"Holistic Pet Care" is a labor of love, designed to empower you as a pet owner to make informed, compassionate choices that align with your pet's best interests. It's a testament to the profound bond between humans and their animal companions, emphasizing the importance of nurturing your pet's health and happiness naturally.
Join us on this enriching journey where love, compassion, and holistic wisdom converge to create a harmonious life for...
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From the best-selling author of WHAT'S YOUR DOG TELLING YOU, a set of lessons gleaned from canine friends - which may just save your life. Martin McKenna, the Dog Man, has learned plenty from the dogs he grew up with and from the dogs he now owns. He firmly believes that dogs hold the key to human happiness and well being and that they can help us to be better people - if we only learned how to learn from them. Over the years he has counselled countless...
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The book to own if you want to know EXACTLY what your dog is thinking - and why your dog sometimes behaves strangely. Martin 'The Dog Man' McKenna translates the language of dog and shares simple, ingenious ways to improve your dog's behaviour. After helping thousands of people improve their dogs' behaviour, Martin 'the Dog Man' McKenna believes the real problem is the same as it's always been - despite centuries of sharing our lives with each other,...
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A Must-Read for all Pet Lovers. For decades, dog and cat owners have depended on popular commercial foods to keep their beloved animals well-fed. Until 2007, when the national pet food catastrophe left pet owners scrambling for an alternative to mass-quantity, factory-produced food. How can you break away from your reliance on the commercial pet food industry? Pet Food Nation offers the solution: Stop feeding your pet from a bag or a can-gradually,...
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As the more than 65 million dog-owners in America will attest, there's something about the presence of a dog that inspires confidence, nurtures emotional well being, and brings out the best in ourselves. But for some people, the presence of a dog can do even more. Written by the leading expert in an emerging new field of therapy, Healing Companions is the first book to detail how dogs are increasingly benefiting those who suffer from a range of emotional...
8) Dinah
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Samantha Kosel is a special education teacher from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is a proud mother and dedicated educator. She wrote this story after her childhood cat, Dinah, passed over the rainbow bridge. She hopes to share the love and joy that pets bring to all our lives.
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In the gentle whispers of dawn and the silent ballet of starlit nights, there exists a world of boundless love and unwavering companionship. It's a world where the softest of paws and the warmest of gazes hold the power to mend hearts and ignite spirits. Here, in the embrace of our beloved furry friends, we find solace, joy, and an unspoken language that transcends the barriers of human words. With every word penned and every image crafted, we celebrate...
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From ABC Local Radio pet expert and president of RSPCA Victoria, Dr. Hugh Wirth, comes this essential guide to keeping your dog happy, healthy and safe. For almost thirty years Dr. Hugh Wirth has been an ABC Local Radio pet expert, answering listeners' questions on everything from how to deal with a dog's bad breath to the best way to house train them. Whenever Dr. Hugh is on the air, the switchboard becomes jammed with callers wanting his advice...
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Empathy in the workplace is about more than cush benefits and a set of values listed in a handbook. But what does this really mean?
With relentless determination, Erika Sinner is on a mission to show us-not just within the confines of Directorie, the life science commercialization company she founded and leads as CEO, but across the globe. Erika, who prefers the title "Chief Empathy Officer," aspires to be a catalyst for empathy-driven change within...
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Sponsored by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the RSPCA Guides give you the most helpful and accurate advice on how to best care for your pet. Care for your Pony is full of helpful advice about how to choose a pony and how best to look after it. All aspects of day-to-day care are covered: • Housing • Feeding • Handling • Grooming • Health • Exercise.
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1. All dogs are smart, even the dumb ones.
2. Walking on all fours requires extreme skill; no human can do it.
These are the first two of twelve inbred guidelines that make a dog what it is.
The Best Worst Dog I Ever Had shares the happy and sad times of a young couple (Larry and Iowa Becky) and their five dogs through fifty years. Chapters alternate between human stories followed by canine interpretations (written in italics) of the same events....
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After a grisly search-and-rescue operation led to troubling consequences for author Susannah Charleson, she found that her relationship with Puzzle, her search dog, made a surprising contribution to her own healing. Inspired by that experience, Charleson learned to identify abandoned dogs with service potential, plucking them from shelters and training them to work with disabled human partners, to whom the dogs bring assistance, comfort, and hope....
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The men of the 8125th Sentry Dog Detachment had no idea what they would find when their ship docked at Incheon, Korea. The dogs in the unit seemed even more uncertain than the men: they could smell the terror in the place. Almost immediately, these soldiers came to rely on each other-man and dog alike-for safety, courage, and companionship.
Yet in the end, the men of the 8125th could have never imagined the terrible and final sacrifice their canine...
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Often children do not have an opportunity or guidance that gives them a good understanding of animals. The author has used the real adventures of these two cats, Tander and Jinder, to show young people how real are the feelings of animals and how closely they mirror our feelings. They hurt, they worry, they cry, they grieve, they fight, they bleed, and they show sorrow just as we do. By being kind to animals, we can make a better world for ourselves...
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This beautifully illustrated guide to French Bulldogs is packed with tips and tricks to keep your furry friends happy and healthy.
A companion dog par excellence, the French Bulldog now ranks as the most popular breed in the USA and the second most popular in the UK. This immense popularity is hardly a surprise; Frenchies are incredibly loyal and form deep attachments to their owners, they don't need a huge house or exhaustive exercise and are generally...
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Furry Tales from the Doggy Lama details the history of family pets and follows their stories passed down from generations about family pets and the joy they have brought to our household.
This children's book also asks the reader if they have pets and about the joys they have brought to their families.
A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to help veterans with service dog support.
20) Cat People
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With characteristic wit, self-effacing charm and sheer, exuberant love of a good cat story, New York Times bestselling author Michael Korda and his wife Margaret Korda recount their lives as "cat people," beginning with Margaret's passion for cats (and Michael's reluctant mid-life transformation into a cat person), and introducing readers to a hilarious assortment of people whose life revolves--often to an extraordinary degree--around their cat, or...
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