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From the dog who interviews potential owners to the cat who writes Yelp reviews about her human, this hilarious and heartwarming flash fiction collection celebrates the glorious mess of life with adopted pets. Whether it’s a puppy submitting a resume ("Skills: Professional Cuddler, Amateur Sock Thief") or a shelter cat staging a protest for better treats, these 100 bite-sized stories are packed with love, laughter, and heart-tugging surprises—plus one powerful truth: adopting a pet might just be the best decision you ever make (even if they chew the evidence).

Sex. Money. Murder. Drama. Housewives… And homeless animals! All run amok in the affluent suburb of New Wellington! Tish McLean has been left high and dry, both financially and emotionally, by Brian, her husband of over 20 years. To make matters worse, Brian is about to marry the social chameleon Susan, Tish's one close unattached friend. As Tish struggles to realize her dream of opening a shelter for homeless animals—and her love with a very married veterinarian who has big problems of his own—she strips away the cubic zirconium studded underbelly of country club society.

„Fabelhafte Fabeln" ist eine kurzweilige Sammlung von scharfsinnigen Geschichten über jene Tiere, denen die Weltliteratur für gewöhnlich wenig Beachtung schenkt.

After being fired from the library, 68-year-old Jim Butterfield decides to retire and move to Oceanview Cove to fulfill his late wife's dream of living near the ocean. But Jim never expects that he will end up in the center of a murder mystery instead of reading about one. On the second day after coming to the town, his neighbor is found dead, and Jim becomes the prime suspect. Together with Ginger, a cat with extraordinary sarcastic abilities, Jim must untangle a web of secrets and lies hidden behind Oceanview Cove's colorful facade to clear his name.

Some people find themselves by running away. David found himself by drifting into the swamp. Tired of being the family scapegoat and worn thin by a lifetime of put-downs, David sets off into the depths of the southern swamp to be alone—only to discover he's never been more seen than by a stray dog who refuses to leave his side. What begins as an escape becomes an awakening as David and Buddy, his new four-legged companion, weather storms, uncover forgotten trails, and learn the rhythms of the wild bayou.

Len Howard (1894-1973) bracht de tweede helft van haar leven door in een klein, afgelegen huisje op het Engelse platteland. Daar schreef ze twee internationale bestsellers over de mezen, roodborsten, mussen en andere vogels in en rond haar huis. Voor wie er anno 2016 langsloopt, doet enkel het naambordje 'Bird Cottage' nog denken aan haar wonderlijke levensverhaal. Howard wist als meisje al dat ze niet in haar geboortedorp in Sussex zou blijven. De soirées en romantische intriges van het gegoede landleven aan het begin van de vorige eeuw stelden haar steeds weer teleur.

Library Cat – the resident cat of Edinburgh University Library – is not like other cats. He is a thinking cat. You can tell by the canny glint in his eye, his arched, disdainful whiskers and his unrelenting interest in books and piles of paper. This is Library Cat’s story. Join him on the adventures he takes when he leaves his favourite turquoise chair in the library and his favourite food (bacon-rind) behind to go out into the big, bad world. Meet his cousins Biblio Chat and Saaf Landan Tom.

Elefanten mitten in der Großstadt, und es werden immer mehr. Was geht hier vor? Rasch muss der Bundeskanzler erkennen, dass die Tiere nicht aus dem Zoo entkommen, sondern ein Geschenk des Präsidenten von Botswana sind. 20 000 Elefanten hat er nach Deutschland geschickt, nachdem die deutsche Regierung ein Einfuhrverbot von Jagdtrophäen beschlossen und damit den armen Regionen Botswanas die Lebensgrundlage entzogen hat. »Ihr Europäer wollt uns vorschreiben, wie wir zu leben haben.

Kurangaituku is the story of Hatupatu told from the perspective of the traditional 'monster', Kurangaituku, the bird woman. In the traditional story, told from the view of Hatupatu, he is out hunting and is captured by a creature that is part bird and part woman. The bird woman imprisons him in her cave in the mountains. Hatupatu eventually escapes and is pursued by Kurangaituku. He evades her when he leaps over hot springs, but Kurngaituku goes into them and dies.

Varulvskrönikorna: Uppkomsten av det månbelysta rovdjuret Av James Rondepierre. Under månens kallt lysande sken väcks uråldriga krafter till liv. Amara har alltid känt sig annorlunda, som om hon inte riktigt hörde hemma i den lilla staden Crescent Falls. Hon plågas av drömmar som känns alltför verkliga – drömmar där hon springer genom natten, styrd av instinkter som inte är hennes egna. På sin 21-årsdag förändras allt. En oförklarlig dragning leder henne djupt in i skogen, där hon konfronteras med sitt öde.

In a world not unlike ours, the ordinary pets that dwell in homes, shelters, alleys, and barns are anything but mundane. Beneath their soft fur, bright eyes, and loyal companionship lies a celestial truth—these creatures are angels in disguise, divine watchers assigned to observe the lives of humans. They are not here simply to love, but to judge. When a person dies, their fate—heaven or hell—is influenced not only by their actions, but by the testimony of these silent guardians.

At Lake Woof, everyone has a story. Fourteen-year-old Becky lives with her emotionally abusive father, Bruce. Her mother abandoned her when she was little. Ann is still in shock over the sudden death of her college-aged son Liam. She has lost her will to live, but is tasked with caring for Liam’s Dachshund, Choco. Becky and Ann meet at the dog park, where an eclectic cast of characters sit in a gazebo and swap tales as their dogs frolic and play. Friendships develop through the healing power of storytelling, and Becky and Ann form a deep bond over their losses.

Jeremy Washington couldn't be happier running his therapy program for at-risk teens. Between weekend service projects and hanging out with his faithful rescue dog, Rolo, Jeremy doesn't have time to date—which is fine with him considering the mess his early marriage turned out to be. When he meets new yoga teacher Ava Graham, Jeremy thinks the kids would really benefit from learning yoga, and Ava would be the perfect fit. Ava quickly finds herself falling in love with Jeremy's unique world, but her big heart has been taken advantage once before.

When Riley Leighton and Levi Duncan finally meet again, the chemistry between them is as hot as ever. But as much as Levi has missed Riley all these years, he still remembers the heartbreak when she left him the first time . . . Riley has spent a lifetime running from love. Now that she's home again, starting her dream job at the local pet rescue, she also has another chance to get it right with Levi. Everything Riley's wanted but thought she couldn't have is almost within reach.

Olivia Graham isn't in a place to have a dog of her own, but her new position as a volunteer rescue driver for the local animal shelter will keep her close to her four-legged friends. When she's called to transport pets that have been misplaced by flooding, she doesn't hesitate to help, but then her aging car breaks down . . .Veterinarian Gabe Wentworth, former EMT and firefighter, is also heading to the rescue site and reluctantly agrees to pick up Olivia on the way. After a bad breakup, Gabe's embraced the hermit life.

With simple yet descriptive prose, this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe. With his crooked tail - a sign of good fortune - and adventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love.

Step into the rugged heart of British Columbia’s backcountry, where towering mountains, dense forests, and vast, untouched landscapes set the stage for an amazing month of hunting. Sheldon takes you on an incredible journey in one of British Columbia's most beautiful landscapes, where he spends the month of September hunting grouse, black bears, moose and elk, all while avoiding the dangers of the many grizzly bears in the area.

WorldCares scientist Tess Dagomba is always prepared for danger while touring Namibia, Africa. So, she wasn't even that surprised when she found herself in need of an emergency rescue. But when her rescuer turned out to be her first love, the man whose heart she shattered two decades ago… well, nothing could've prepared her for that…

A songbird holds the key to a mystery that’s foiled lesser sleuths than this sheepdog Sherlock. An antique birdcage attracts a winged visitor singing sad songs of small-town wrongs. Ivy and Jilly follow a colorful feathered friend to uncover a mysterious stash of love letters. While planning for Jilly’s upcoming wedding, they commit to finding the lovelorn couple, stumbling from one crisis to another as villains old and new try to foil them in their mission. Will they be able to figure out the story behind the bird’s gorgeous tune before it flies… and someone else dies?

ODIN is a love story that chronicles the relationship between Katherine, a successful although self-centered executive, and the puppy she literally snatched from death’s icy grip. After being rescued by her in dramatic fashion, Odin comes to see her safety and well-being as the central purpose of his existence. Although the line between the savior and the saved may become blurred at times, their unconditional love and affection for one another remain clear and unimpeachable, even in the face of certain death.