Susie's Senior Dogs

Susie's Senior Dogs
Author: Erin Stanton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2016-10-25
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 1501122479

The viral Facebook sensation Susie's Senior Dogs has amassed over 500,000 fans as it advocates for the adoption of elderly dogs. Now Erin Stanton (Susie's owner) has written a heartwarming, compelling collection of "happy ending" adoption stories for our oldest and dearest canine pals. In this collection of success stories culled from the nearly 500 matches SSD has facilitated, Erin Stanton—and Susie—talk to dozens of adopters who've learned what a perfect companion a senior dog can be. From Rudy, the 12-year-old Puggle who's a calm and sturdy first dog for two young boys, to Rocky, the shy German Shepherd who now escorts his owner on daily walks around their ranch, Susie's Senior Dogs celebrates dogs from all walks of life. And of course, we'll hear Susie's own story woven throughout! Featuring both internet "dog stars" like Chloe Kardoggian and Wolfgang, as well as brand-new, never-told stories of senior dogs getting a new lease on life, Susie's Senior Dogs will keep readers smiling and tails wagging! This beautiful, upbeat book includes sidebars, Q&As, "Susie's Top Tips" and more, making it the perfect keepsake for animal lovers of all ages.

Adopting Pets

Adopting Pets
Author: Bill Gutman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Animal shelters
ISBN: 9780761318637

Pet Friends books are a practical way for children and their parents to learn about all types of pets, what makes them special, and what you'd rather know about their care before you bring them home. Adorable animal drawings illustrate the sometimes baffling behaviors of common pets. This wonderful series of practical how-to guides will educate all young pet lovers.

Imagine Life with a Well-Behaved Dog

Imagine Life with a Well-Behaved Dog
Author: Julie A. Bjelland
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2010-03-30
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 142998810X

A comprehensive dog training and puppy training program that offers the added benefit of one-on-one online advice from the author Do you consider your dog part of the family? Most dog guardians do. But just like children, dogs need structure. Structure to show him that he shouldn't jump on every person who enters your house, or urinate indoors, or drag you down the road when you walk him. In Imagine Life with a Well-Behaved Dog, Julie Bjelland offers all the information you need to make your dog confident, secure and able to understand and follow rules. Drawing on years of experience, Julie has created a thorough guide that teaches basic training, how to communicate with your dog, and how to prevent and solve behavior problems. She discusses how to train your puppy and how to train adult dogs, even special needs dogs, and tells how to choose the right dog for your family and how to integrate him into a home with kids, other dogs, or cats. Because each dog's situation is unique, Julie is offering readers exclusive one-on-one guidance via her website, for up to 60 days. Here dog training, often very expensive, is now affordable and accessible to a broad audience. Julie's down-to-earth, uncomplicated advice is a welcome solution for a busy dog guardian and aims to change the way people communicate with, and care for, their dogs forever.

He Chose Me

He Chose Me
Author: Christine Starr
Publisher: Creative Starr
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014-06-28
Genre: Children and animals
ISBN: 9780615997476

"Oliver's parents promised him a pet for his birthday and he wants a puppy. Little does he know that a chance encounter with an older dog will send him in a whole different direction to a new best friend" --

Adopting a Pet For Dummies

Adopting a Pet For Dummies
Author: Eve Adamson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2005-10-13
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 0471785121

Develop a loving relationship with your adopted pet Your fun and easy guide to the challenges and rewards of adopting a pet Thinking about adopting or rescuing an animal? This friendly guide gives you a no-nonsense introduction to the process and helps you select the right companion for you and your family. You'll see how to handle everything from feeding, health care, and housetraining to obedience, behavior issues, and special needs for older and abused animals. Discover how to * Work with shelters and rescue groups * Navigate the procedures and paperwork * Find a supportive veterinarian * Adopt a dog, cat, bird, critter, or exotic pet * Help your pet adjust to its new home

Adoptable Dog

Adoptable Dog
Author: John Ross
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2003
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780393050790

Ross and McKinney, authors of the bestselling "Puppy Preschool, " provide a biscuit-to-basket guide for every kind of adoptable dog. The authors provide reliable advice on determining which dog is right for which home, and finding and using reputable breed associations. 45 illustrations.

Adopting a Dog

Adopting a Dog
Author: John Ross
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2005
Genre: Dog adoption
ISBN: 9780393326505

At last, an indispensable guide to the unique needs of the 2.5 million dogs adopted every year in America.

My Rescue Pet Rescued Me

My Rescue Pet Rescued Me
Author: Sharon Ward Keeble
Publisher: Summersdale
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2021-08-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1800073747

Meet the inspirational animals who went from rescued to rescuer in these incredible true stories. You’ll read all about the animal heroes who came to their owner’s aid – whether it was helping them to recover from mental illness, relationship breakdown or bereavement. Let these stories warm your heart and reveal how animals can help us heal.

Loving Animals

Loving Animals
Author: Kathy Rudy
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Total Pages: 285
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 1452933065

In a book aimed at advocates, the author argues that in order to end animal cruelty, activists need to better understand the profound emotional attachment many people have with animals.