Schlimm, John
Summary: "A beautiful photo book showcasing more than 50 heroic dogs "in uniform" and their stories, from photographer Liz Stavrinides and author John Schlimm. Extraordinary Dogs portrays more than fifty working dogs, along with the police officers, firefighters,veterans, and other trained volunteer handlers who serve side-by-side with them. Their moving stories and beautiful photographs are an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 SCHStamper, Judith Bauer.
Summary: Describes how dogs can help recapture exotic pets that have been released into the wild, locate endangered animals for tagging, and identify smugglers at airports.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bearport Pub. 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7 STAFoster, Ken.
Summary: Tells of the experiences of the author as he found himself adopting a growing assembly of stray dogs, relating how the animals offered a sobering counterpoint to his own misfortunes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lyons Press 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 FOSMowat, Farley.
Summary: A story of a canine friend named Mutt who refuses to accept the limitations of being a dog.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dell Laurel-Leaf 2004
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Summary: "An exploration of animal spirituality and the ability of animals to communicate with humans even in the afterlife"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bear & Company 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 MANLuttrell, Sharron Kahn
Summary: A volunteer service dog trainer discusses her relationships with an endearing yellow Labrador puppy and its felon partner in the Prison PUP program, describing coming to terms with the inmate's past and the program's requirement to release the dog after training.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2013
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Summary: Relates the story of an attorney who adopts a retired racing greyhound named Comet, and describes how both dog and owner helped each other come to terms with retirement, debilitating injuries, and trusting one another.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 WOLStavrinides, Liz.
Summary: 78 million dogs live as pets in the USA. These are the lucky ones. Five to seven million companion animals enter shelters every year, and more than half are euthanized due to the lack of space. Miracle Dogs celebrates and honors the rescuers and the dogs whose lives they’ve saved. It features wonderful stories and photographs of dog rescuers, dog trainers, and rescue organizations such as The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 STANewmark, Amy
Summary: "What do we learn from our dogs? Everything. Our dogs make us better people. If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we're sad, they comfort us. If we need to have more fun, they show us how. They are our protectors, our role models, and our best friends. You'll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about the wonderful experience of sharing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chicken Soup for the Soul 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 NEWDodman, Nicholas H.
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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 DODKatz, Jon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thomson/Gale 2007
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 636.737 KATKerasote, Ted.
Summary: Describes how the author adopted a dog living on its own in the wild and his decision to install a dog door in his house so that the dog could live both inside and outside, in a study of the human-dog partnership and animal consciousness and behavior.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2007
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 636.7092 KERKerasote, Ted.
Summary: Describes how the author adopted a dog living on its own in the wild and his decision to install a dog door in his house so that the dog could live both inside and outside, in a study of the human-dog partnership and animal consciousness and behavior.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tantor Audio 2007
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 636.7092 KERStern, Jane.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scribner 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 STEDibsie, Patricia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yorkville Press 2003
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 636.7 DIBAscher-Walsh, Rebecca.
Summary: Unlikely Friendships meets Marley and Me. In this heartwarming gift book, author Rebecca Ascher-Walsh presents a collection of inspiring dog stories and touching photos--dogs who comfort veterans, dogs who learn to surf, dogs who detect cancer, and dogs who save the day: Each one is devoted. These 38 uplifting dog stories showcase the most amazing dog rescues, accomplishments, and abilities...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 ASCRyan, Tom
Summary: Drawn by an online post, Tom Ryan adopted Will, a frightened, deaf, and mostly blind elderly dog, and brought him home to live with him and Atticus. The only owners Will ever knew had grown too fragile to take care of themselves, or of him. Ultimately, Will was left at a kill shelter in New Jersey. Tom hoped to give Will a place to die with dignity, amid the rustic beauty of the White...
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 RYAEdwards, Lisa J.
Summary: "The dunce of obedience class with poor eyesight and a clumsy gait, Boo was the least likely of heroes. Yet with his unflappable spirit and boundless love, Boo has changed countless lives through his work as a therapy dog--helping a mute six-year-old boy to speak, coaxing movement from a paralyzed girl and stirring life in a ninety-four-year-old nun with Alzheimer's. But perhaps Boo's greatest...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Pub. 2012
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 636.7 EDWFoster, Ken.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lyons Press 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 FOSSummary: A young puppy tells the true story of his and his owner's adventures in and around Kelly, Wyoming, including a rugged journey that teaches them both about the human-dog relationship.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 KERWright, John C.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Press 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7089 WRILarson, Kirby.
Summary: "Bobbie and Bob Cat are the best of friends. When their hometown of New Orleans was struck by Hurricane Katrina, they lost everything, as did so many others. Only by staying together could Bobbi and Bob Cat survive. This is the true story of their remarkable friendship."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker 2008