The Dog Catcher And Other Stories
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Author | : Shirley Zindler |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012-12-31 |
Genre | : Animal rescue |
ISBN | : 9781481839211 |
The heartwarming true story of the demanding and rewarding life of an animal control officer, wife and mother. Her passion to make a difference shines through during exciting animal rescues and funny situations to scary police raids and gang encounters. The story is told with warmth, humor and most of all compassion for mans best friend and the other animals and people that make up her world. Follow along as the author adopts and trains a wild mustang and a terrified Great Dane and deals with the trials and triumphs of of the job. Attempts to balance career and home life will leave you with a smile. Animal lovers of all kinds will enjoy this entertaining and joyful book.
Author | : Raz Elmaleh |
Publisher | : CreateSpace |
Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2015-03-30 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781507780008 |
Gold drops from the sky into the hands of a lazy beachcomber. A dog catcher falls dangerously in love with an animal-rights extremist. A fly precipitates the worst catastrophe in human history. A brainless nonperson goes missing and embarks on an impossibly rich life. An ego-driven businessman courts disaster by seeking revenge for old hurts. And on the eve of the Apocalypse, four horse-like characters try to cross a Los Angeles under martial law. *** Raz Elmaleh's writing has been described as 'modern noir', or suspense-drama with a touch of fun. It's humorous, hilarious to some, disturbing to others, and always with a twist. *** The stories in this collection span many flavors, from realistic to bizarre, from minimalist to expansive, and from wryly optimistic to darkly foreboding. Pick any story and step into a reality almost like this one. Well, almost. *** ..".simultaneously funny and tragic. A rare and good thing! Would I read Raz Elmaleh's stories if I didn't know him personally? Absolutely." - Joshua Samuel Brown
Author | : Lisa Duffy-Korpics |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 267 |
Release | : 2009-04-01 |
Genre | : Pets |
ISBN | : 0762799633 |
The Cold War had recently drawn to a close, and Lisa Duffy-Korpics’s career as a dogcatcher would soon be history, too, but for very different reasons—and, indeed, with infinitely more pleasant memories. In Tales from a Dog Catcher, she brings together these experiences in a magical book that is funny, touching, and heartrending by turns. Set in a small, Hudson River town north of New York City, this book comprises twenty-two real-life stories about people and their experiences with animals, stories that both entertain and charm, and feature all creatures great and small—from plenty of dogs and cats and “peeping Tom” raccoons, to a duck and a turkey and an (imagined) mountain lion. Animal lovers of all kinds can read how: • A decades-long feud between two longtime enemies who use each other’s dogs to hurt each other culminates in a dramatic courtroom battle where they unwittingly end up helping each other. • A call on an elderly woman to surrender twenty-three cats provokes a surprising revelation. • A language and culture barrier yields a situation where a woman ends up watering her cats like plants. All ends well, save for some damp kittens, but the laughter continues for miles. • The police chief forces the animal control officer (ACO) into a presentation at the local high school—for students with behavioral problems. After a few awkward moments, the ACO finds herself at ease. Drawn to these engaging teenagers, she realizes that sometimes what you are meant to do in life is not always something that you choose. Sometimes it chooses you. In the tradition of James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small and John Grogan’s Marley & Me, Lisa Duffy-Korpics’s Tales from a Dog Catcher is an unforgettable look at the lives of everyday people (and animals) who, whether by accident or design, come into contact with the sad, comical, and often profound world of an animal control officer.
Author | : Ann M. Martin |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2012-06-05 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0805093141 |
An illustrated anthology of stories about dogs and their relationships with humans, for readers of varying levels. Includes stories by Jon Muth, Mark Teague, and Valerie Hobbs.
Author | : Callie Smith Grant |
Publisher | : Revell |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2011-06-01 |
Genre | : Pets |
ISBN | : 144123733X |
Dogs are truly one of God's finest creatures, a marvelous gift for us humans. In the perfect follow-up to A Prince among Dogs, Callie Smith Grant compiles a delightful collection of true stories that celebrate the dogs in our lives. These stories will touch our hearts, renew our spirits, and show us how God made these wonderful creatures for unique purposes. Readers will love these uplifting glimpses into the lives of ordinary and extraordinary dogs and the people who love them. The stories are warm, captivating, and ideal for a good curl-up-and-read or a perfect gift for any dog lover.
Author | : Erich R. Sysak |
Publisher | : Monsoon Books Pte Limited |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9810533748 |
Greyhound racing is only pretty on the track. What you don'st see until you read this book: the kennels, the dogmen, the breeding farms. Dog Catcher takes you on a realistic romp through a countrified Florida landscape of trailer parks and strawberry farms, dog kennels and animal hospitals. This is the gritty Southern noir of Central Florida and greyhound racing.
Author | : Cara Sue Achterberg |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2018-08-07 |
Genre | : Pets |
ISBN | : 1681778394 |
In 2015, Cara Achterberg’s Pennsylvania farm became a haven for Operation Paws for Homes, which rescues dogs from high-kill shelters in the rural south and shuttles them north to foster homes. Nine puppies arrived with less than a day’s notice; a heart-worm positive dog; a deeply traumatized stray pup from Iraq; and countless others who just needed a gentle touch and a warm place to sleep. The stories of these remarkable dogs—including an eighty-pound bloodhound who sang arias for the neighbors—and the joy they bring to Cara and her family (along with a few chewed sofa cushions) fill the pages of this touching and inspiring book.When asked how she can possibly say goodbye to that many lovable pups, Cara says, “If I don’t give this one away, I can’t possibly save another.” Filled with humanity and hope, Another Good Dog will take the reader on a journey of smiles, laughs, and tears—and lead us to wonder how many other good dogs are out there and what we can do to help.
Author | : Aurel Stancu |
Publisher | : Wildside Press LLC |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 2013-05-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1434446360 |
The thirty-two stories in this new collection reflect the differences between man's real self and the various masks he has to wear in a Romanian society that vacillates between nostalgia for its communist past and restrained optimism about its capitalist future. The characters, who are taken from all walks of life, face constant political intrigues, moral dilemmas, and/or family crises. They must find a way to fit their own life stories, however insignificant, within the often ruthless history of their native land. Written in a journalistic style, and based very loosely on incidents that the author encountered while working for a local newspaper, these stories are filled with unexpected twists and turns, pathos, and small glimpses of average and extraordinary people coping with real-life crises. Gripping tales from Eastern Europe!
Author | : James Clark |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 230 |
Release | : 2015-08-27 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1329514947 |
Eleven short stories designed to cover all aspects of society, especially government, religion, academia and those, elected and appointed, to be leaders in those areas.
Author | : B.C. Hollywood |
Publisher | : B. C. Hollywood |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2014-08-11 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
Samuel Legge, the village dog-catcher, has recently received some news that has cast a shadow over his future. It couldn’t have happened at a worse time because a figure from his past now threatens the person he holds dearest. But Sam is nothing if not resourceful, and he’s not the sort of man you want to back into a corner. Don’t count the old dog out of the game just yet!