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A collection of true stories about the amazing lives of eight shelter dogs. Many of these dogs were unwanted because of their size, behavior, or medical condition. All of the dogs found owners who loved and cared for them.

From the author of Ghosts in the Fog comes a story that will appeal to lovers of history, adventure, and dogs. Byrd & Igloo is the first narrative nonfiction audiobook to tell the daring adventures of legendary polar explorer and aviator Richard Byrd and his lovable dog explorer, Igloo. Byrd is known for being the first to fly a plane over the North and South Poles, while Igloo is famous for being the only dog to explore both the North and South Poles.

In 2016, Dion Leonard, an ultramarathon runner, stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The pup earned the name Gobi as she went step for step with Dion, keeping pace with him for nearly 80 miles. What Gobi lacked in size, she made up for in heart. Dion had always focused on winning, but as he witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something inside him change.

The incredible true story of a friendship so strong that it crosses the globe! You will love the inspiring tale of Gobi, a lost dog who kept pace with an ultramarathon runner, Dion Leonard, across a vast desert. Follow their unlikely friendship through the challenges of a race and Dion's struggle to bring Gobi home for good.

Gary Paulsen has owned dozens of unforgettable and amazing dogs. In each chapter he tells of one special dog, among them Cookie, the sled dog who saved his life; Snowball, the puppy he owned as a boy in the Philippines; Ike, his mysterious hunting companion; Dirk, the grim protector; and his true friend Josh, a brilliant border collie.

Poor Lenore! None of the other animals at Bedlam Farm welcome her. Even Rose the border collie is too busy to play. But Lenore refuses to give up, and when she licks a grumpy ram named Brutus - right on the nose! - an unexpected friendship begins.

The award-winning creator of popular survival stories turns his attention to his own real life adventures in Minnesota and Alaska as he prepares for the grueling Iditarod sled dog race.

The Newbery Honor-winning author of Hatchet and Dogsong shares surprising true stories about his relationship with animals, highlighting their compassion, intellect, intuition, and sense of adventure. Gary Paulsen is an adventurer who competed in two Iditarods, survived the Minnesota wilderness, and climbed the Bighorns. None of this would have been possible without his truest companions: his animals.

Elly ska sova över hos sin bästa kompis Lana. Eftersom Lana har stukat foten tar Elly ut hennes vilda lilla mops på en promenad i skogen. Men det går inte alls som planerat. Först blir Elly nermejad i diket av ett par cyklister och när hon kommer på benen igen är mopsen spårlöst försvunnen. Och i sin jakt på hunden kommer Elly själv längre och längre bort från stigen. Kommer hon att hitta mopsen vid liv och dessutom finna vägen tillbaka? I dessa tio fristående berättelser får vi stifta bekantskap med både människor och djur.

Dvärgkollien Tessan känner att någonting är på gång. Hela familjen packar sina väskor och lastar in i bilen - de ska på semester! Men stackars Tessan får inte följa med då hotellet familjen ska till inte tillåter djur. Det bryr sig dock inte Tessan om. Hon vill också följa med och gömmer sig i bakluckan på bilen då ingen ser. Detta blir början på en resa fylld av mer äventyr än hon kunnat ana! Judith Mary Berrisford är pseudonym för den engelska barn- och ungdomsförfattaren Judith Mary Lewis.

Sofias allra största intresse är hundar. Så har det varit fram tills nu. Men plötsligt märker hon att det faktiskt finns annat i livet. Bosse till exempel. Men delar han Sofias känslor? Och vad händer egentligen mellan honom och Sofias bästa kompis Maggan? I den populära ungdomsserien om hundtokiga Sofia finns fem böcker: Sofias valpar, Hundtokiga Sofia, Sofia på hundutställning, Sofia och Loppan på kurs och Sofia är hundvakt. Pia Sonefjord är född 1939 och driver en kennel i Dalarna. Hon har skrivit många böcker för barn och unga, bland annat serien om hundtokiga Sofia.

Did you know that in medieval times dogs were known to have accompanied their masters into battle wearing suits of armour? Or that the Rhodesian Ridgeback was first bred to fight lions? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Lawrence Keefe talks us through over a 100 facts about dogs, covering categories such as evolution, health, behaviour and more. So whether you want to know who the heaviest dog that ever lived was or why the wagometer was invented, this is the perfect audiobook for you!

Yorkshire terriers, also called Yorkies, are pint-sized dynamos! Listeners will learn about Yorkie history, behavior, and how to best care for them in this engaging title.

Learn which American Kennel Club group pugs belong to, how to have a happy, healthy pug, and more.

Pit bulls are loyal, gentle, and brave. Did you know that there are three different pit bull breeds? And that some are trained to be search and rescue dogs? Learn more about these good-natured dogs!

Did you know that Pembroke Welsh corgis were bred to herd livestock? Learn more fun facts about the history of this adorable breed, how to care for a corgi, and more.

Labrador retrievers are playful, sweet, and super smart. Listeners will learn all about them, from the breed's history to labs' personality and physical traits, in this fun book.

Golden retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in America. Listeners will learn all about them, from why they are so beloved to how to care for them, in this fun book.

Dachshunds are long and low to the ground. What special care do these dogs need? And why do some consider dachshunds a farmer's best friend? Learn more about these smart dogs!

Chihuahuas are tiny, feisty, and fearless. Do you know what special jobs some chihuahuas can be trained to do? Or why you might need to buy your chihuahua a doggy sweater? Learn more about the world's smallest dogs!