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Human-animal relationships Human-animal relationships Anecdotes Human-animal relationships New Hampshire Anecdotes Montgomery, Sy Pet owners Anecdotes Pet owners New Hampshire Biography Pets Pets Anecdotes Presidents United States Biography Anecdotes Juvenile literature Presidents' petsJackson, Ellen B.
Summary: Discusses Abraham Lincoln's love of animals, covering the time when he pardoned the turkey that was destined to be part of Christmas dinner at the White House, his rescue of three kittens during the Civil War, and other examples of his compassion.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 LINDonohue, Moira Rose.
Summary: Read about these amazing animal heroes, stories that will inspire pet owners, farm hands, anyone who has an infinity for animals and their unique behaviors.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2017
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1 available in Multi-Media Kits, Call number: KIT J WHITE KANBryant, Mark
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carroll & Graf 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.0887 BRYSchott, Philipp
Summary: "From Dr. Schott's 30 years in veterinary practice come over 60 heartwarming, funny, and adorable stories about angry pelicans, bug-eyed goldfish, and plenty of cats and dogs In the third book in this bestselling series, we meet the oddest creatures, from an escaped newt to a baby snow leopard, but the focus is on the dogs and cats that make up most of a pet vet's day, and on the wacky and...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: ECW Press 2022
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.089 SCHJenkins, Peter
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: G.K. Hall 1990
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 636.0887 JENSchott, Philipp
Summary: "Cats, dogs, people - funny and heartbreaking stories from a pet veterinarian With insight and humor, Dr. Philipp Schott shares tales from the unlikely path he took into his career of veterinary science and anecdotes from his successful small-animal clinic. Dr. Schott brings to his writing the benefit of many years of expertise. Wisdom he imparts on readers includes the best way to give your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ECW Press 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Winegar, Karin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Da Capo Lifelong 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.08 WINFlorence, Debbi Michiko
Summary: Kaita Takano and her family know all about fostering dogs and cats, but what about reptiles? How will they find a forever home for a bearded lizard who loves being pampered like a queen? --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE FLOJenkins, Steve
Summary: In the summer of 2012, Steve Jenkins was contacted by an old friend about adopting a micro piglet. Though he knew his partner Derek wouldn't be enthusiastic, he agreed to take the adorable little pig anyway, thinking he could care for her himself. Little did he know, that decision would change his and Derek's lives forever. It turned out there was nothing "micro" about Esther, and Steve and...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.4 JENFlorence, Debbi Michiko
Summary: Annie and Apple are two very cute hamsters from the animal shelter who are being fostered by eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her family. Kaita can't wait to find forever homes for the inquisitive furballs--but first, she has to find them!
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE FLORobinson, Holly
Summary: Robinson tells the warm and comic story of her father's peculiar obsession as a gerbil farmer, and of her own life growing up as one of the "employees" in his oddly thriving, sometimes exasperating, often humorous venture.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony Books 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.935 ROBINSON, D.G ROBBailey, Elisabeth Tova.
Summary: While an illness keeps her bedridden, Elisabeth Tova Bailey watches a wild snail that has taken up residence on her nightstand. As a result, she discovers the solace and sense of wonder that this mysterious creature brings and comes to a greater understanding of her own confined place in the world. Intrigued by the snail's anatomy, cryptic defenses, clear decision making, hydraulic locomotion,...
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Center Point Pub. 2011
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 594.38 BAIBailey, Elisabeth Tova.
Summary: In a work that beautifully demonstrates the rewards of closely observing nature, Elisabeth Bailey shares an inspiring and intimate story of her uncommon encounter with a "Neohelix albolabris" --a common woodland snail.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2010
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Place a hold to request this item.Tarte, Bob.
Summary: Offers stories and observations of the writer's experiences with six idiosyncratic cats as they gradually begin to take over his home.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.8 TARDougherty, Rachel
Summary: "A beginning leveled reader that follows the life of Rebecca the raccoon, who lived in the White House during Calvin Coolidge's presidency."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Whyman, Matt.
Summary: "The memoir of a family of six living in a quiet part of England who, though not farmers, decide to buy two mini-pigs"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.4 WHYJenkins, Steve
Summary: Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter, had their lives turned upside down when they adopted their pig-daughter Esther--the so-called micro pig who turned out to be a full-sized commercial pig growing to a whopping 600 pounds--as they describe in their bestselling memoir Esther the Wonder Pig. The book ends with them moving to a new farm, and starting a new wonderful life where they will live on the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Publishing 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.4 JENCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 636.4 JENMaxwell, Gavin
Contents: Ring of bright water -- The rocks remain -- Raven seek thy brother.
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Publisher / Publication Date: David R. Godine 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 508.4 MAXMontgomery, Sy.
Summary: A naturalist who spent months at a time living on her own among wild creatures in remote jungles, author Montgomery was more comfortable with animals than with people. So she gladly opened her heart to a sick piglet, with no inkling that this piglet would not only survive but flourish--and she soon found herself engaged with her small-town community in ways she had never dreamed possible....
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Animal Pet MontgomeryMcGill, Erin
Summary: "A clever, funny, and informative look at the pets--from Calvin Coolidge's wallaby to Teddy Roosevelt's flying squirrels--that have passed through the White House gates"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Schwartz & Wade 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 973.092 MCGCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.092 MCGMontgomery, Sy.
Summary: A naturalist who spent months at a time living on her own among wild creatures in remote jungles, author Montgomery was more comfortable with animals than with people. So she gladly opened her heart to a sick piglet, with no inkling that this piglet would not only survive but flourish--and she soon found herself engaged with her small-town community in ways she had never dreamed possible....
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.4 MONTarte, Bob.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill 2003