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Catpurrcino is hosting its first book club. But will the love of a good romance novel bring together two unlikely lonely hearts to begin a love story of their own?

Whether we watch quick little songbirds at our backyard feeders, keep a flock of chickens, teach parrots to talk, or stand looking up at the sky, mesmerized by the aerial acrobatics of blackbirds gathering as the leaves turn in the fall, humans have an almost universal admiration of and interest in birds. We love the birdsong of spring, the fledglings in summer, the deep V of geese in autumn, the bright spot of red cardinals against white snow. Wild or domestic, birds are clearly one of God's best gifts.

Billy Collins’s Dog Show celebrates the joy of our canine best friends, honoring the love we feel for the animals who play such vital roles in our lives. In twenty-five poems, Collins distills the many ways dogs warm our hearts, from the happiness we experience as we watch a dog run unencumbered by our burdens, to the silliness of cradling a dog in our arms as we step on the scale together. Turning his inimitable eye and ear to the complexities of dog behavior, Collins ponders all that these winning creatures give us and what we learn from them about ourselves.

Niall Harbison set up Happy Doggo Land in the Thai jungle to tend to the needs of sick and injured street dogs. Meet Buster with his missing ear, Jumbo with his love of sausages, and Solo the tiny jungle puppy. Most important of all, meet Tina: the golden retriever whose loving nature, delight in tennis balls and rides in Niall's motorcycle sidecar inspired Niall's most impassioned project to date: Tina's Hospital, where Thailand's sick dogs will receive the best possible care.

Veteran science broadcaster and journalist Jay Ingram, author of twenty popular science titles, including the bestselling Science of Why series, has researched the latest science behind our beloved furry, and not-so-furry, creatures that sleep on our sofas and eat our pizza crusts. Along the way, he discusses the myths and misconceptions about our companions: do dogs always do their business facing north? Why are we seeing a rise in exotic pets such as tigers and bears? Are the deer and foxes we see “rescued” on Instagram considered pets and could they be domesticated?

How My Dog Saved My Life is full of stories about clever and courageous canines—dogs that save people from a burning building, run a great distance to bring help to the scene of a car crash, or guide rescuers across the freezing tundra to save their owner in the nick of time. These heroic rescue stories are here. But rescue goes beyond world-altering accidents—often, it’s in the everyday.

Canine Crimebusters delves into the history and heroism of UK police dogs, exploring their evolution, highlighting amazing canines, and celebrating their bond with handlers. This book follows the heroic and touching tales of dogs on the frontline of crime prevention.

When Sophia brings home Dennis – a scruffy Parson terrier with big eyes and even bigger opinions – she’s armed with Pinterest-perfect visions of puppy bliss. But after a sudden breakup, she finds herself solo-parenting a creature who snacks on foam earplugs and shreds slippers for fun. And yet, amid the chaos, Dennis becomes an unlikely source of comfort through a turbulent year.

Ella, die gut erzogene und treue Gefährtin, begleitete James viele Jahre und spielte sogar eine entscheidende Rolle bei der ersten Begegnung mit seiner zukünftigen Frau Alizee. Durch bedingungslose Liebe entpuppt sich Ella als intuitive Freundin, die James' Stimmungen liest und ihm in seinen dunkelsten Stunden Trost spendet, zum Katalysator für seine Heilungsreise wird und ihm hilft, all das Gute in seinem Leben und seiner Zukunft zu sehen.

Spotlighting more than fifty breeds of chicken, from the classy Ancona to the lavishly laced Wyandotte, Arthur Parkinson shares everything you need to know about each breed’s attributes, behaviour, quirks and qualities. Later in the book he offers detailed advice that will equip you with the practical skills to look after hens in your own garden, whether the most common breeds or the most perilously rare – for as Arthur notes, if we don’t celebrate all hens great and small, the lesser-known varieties may well disappear.

Do you yearn for a deeper walk with Christ? Dog Bless You embarks on a surprising spiritual journey with your dog, revealing deep truths about God’s love for you through your pet. With grace, deep reflection, and tail-wagging silliness, each short story about dogs will illuminate Christ’s divine nature. It sounds incredible, but your dog can invite you to uncover deeper connections to your faith in Jesus Christ—even reaching the cat lovers.

In 1900, Britain and America were in the grip of a cat craze. An animal that had for centuries been seen as a household servant or urban nuisance had now become an object of pride and deep affection. From presidential and royal families who imported exotic breeds to working-class men competing for cash prizes for the fattest tabby, people became enthralled to the once-humble cat. Cats themselves were now traded for increasingly large sums of money, bolstered by elaborate pedigrees that claimed noble ancestry and promised aesthetic distinction.

In this comprehensive guide to holistic care for dogs, clinical canine herbalist Rita Hogan explains that by looking at dogs as individual ecosystems with unique personalities, physiology, and needs, we can select effective and personalized herbal remedies to support their constitutions and provide relief from many different ailments.

The instant classic on the mind of the dog is now updated to include the latest results in the booming field of dog cognition. What do dogs know? How do they think? The answers will surprise and delight you as cognitive scientist Alexandra Horowitz explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human. Inside of a Dog is a fresh look at the world of dogs—from the dog’s point of view.

Tag für Tag riskieren sie ihr Leben, um Verbrecher zu jagen, Vermisste zu finden und Sicherheit zu schaffen. Erleben Sie die gefährlichsten Einsätze und spektakulärsten Fälle aus erster Hand – authentisch erzählt von Elmar Heer selbst.

Manche haben ein oder zwei, Bruno Jelovic hat über 1.000 Hunde. Er hat sie gerettet, aus dem Müll, aus viel zu engen Käfigen, aus einem Leben an der Kette. Das ist seine Lebensaufgabe. Dabei hätte er erfolgreiches Fitnessmodell werden können und Teilhaber eines Bodybuilding-Studios, stattdessen machte er einen Cut in seinem Leben. Der Grund dafür war eine kleine Französische Bulldogge namens Mia. Die Freundschaft zwischen beiden brachte Bruno Jelovic auf einen neuen Weg. Als »Godfather of Dogs« ist er zum Hundebeschützer geworden.

A dog is more than a companion—he is a mirror, reflecting our strengths, our fears, and the person we have the potential to become. Soul of a Dog – Mirror of a Man invites you on an extraordinary, deeply personal journey that will transform not just your relationship with your dog, but your entire life. This book is not your average dog-training manual. It is an intimate exploration of self-discovery through the remarkable bond between humans and dogs.

Many busy puppy parents face the same challenge. Balancing work, life, and puppy parenting can feel impossible, but it doesn't have to be. With the right approach, you can raise an empowered, well-mannered puppy without spending hours on training each day.

Are you drowning in tissues after losing your cherished pet? Checking around the corner for signs that your fur baby's spirit is still judging your snack choices? Desperately hoping your beloved companion is somewhere peaceful—preferably with green pastures & unlimited treats? Trust me, you're not the only one who's considered building a spiritual pet detector. Whispers from the Rainbow Bridge opens the door to a world where the ties of love transcend the physical realm (and apparently, so do those muddy paw prints on your favorite white pants).

Professional dog walking is a booming business. Over forty percent of U.S. households include a dog and the number is rising steadily. No wonder, then, that demand for dog walking services also keeps growing. But there’s a huge difference between throwing a leash on a few dogs and charging for it and running a professional dog walking business. To be a successful dog walker, you must be dog savvy and business savvy. Veronica Boutelle has helped thousands of dog walkers set up and run successful enterprises. This book tells you how.