Summary: A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship before Ponyo's father forces her to return to the sea. Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the balance of nature and only Ponyo's mother, a beautiful sea goddess, can restore nature's balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2010
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY PONCopies Available at Fife Lake
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD PoMoon, Ben
Summary: "Denali is the story of the friendship between the author, Ben Moon, and his dog, Denali, as they traveled the American west, and of how Denali supported the author as he battled cancer, and how the author dealt with the cancer illness and death of his dog"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MOON, BEN MOOSummary: Where his prior film, the acclaimed epic AQUARELA, was a reminder of the fragility of human tenure on earth, in GUNDA, master filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky reminds us that we share our planet with billions of other animals. Through encounters with a mother sow (the eponymous Gunda), two ingenious cows, and a scene-stealing, one-legged chicken, Kossakovsky movingly recalibrates our moral...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC GUNLuttrell, Sharron Kahn.
Summary: Having lost her longtime pet dog, Massachusetts journalist Luttrell volunteers to help train service dogs on the weekends; the rest of the week, the animals are taught by inmates as part of the Prison PUP program.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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Summary: Questions and answers present information about the behavior and characteristics of horses and their interactions with humans.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2003
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.1 HOLLuttrell, 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.
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 LUTCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: B LUTTRELL LUTSummary: Garfield's owner, Jon, takes in sweet, but dimwitted pooch Odie, turning Garfield's perfect world upside-down. Now Garfield wants only one thing: Odie out of his home and his life! But when the hapless pup disappears and is kidnapped by a nasty dog trainer, Garfield, feeling responsible, tears himself away from the TV and springs into action.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment 2004
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Summary: Journalist John Homans explores the dog's complex place in our world and how it came to be. Evolving from wild animals to working animals to nearly human members of our social fabric, dogs are now the subject of scientific studies concerning pet ownership, evolutionary theory, and even cognitive science. They are also subject to many of the same questions of rights and ethics as people, and the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Press 2012
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.7 HOMBradshaw, John
Summary: "The bestselling author of Dog Sense and Cat Sense explains why living with animals has always been a fundamental aspect of being human. Pets have never been more popular. Over half of American households share their home with either a cat or a dog, and many contain both. This is a huge change from only a century ago, when the majority of domestic cats and dogs were working animals, keeping...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636 BRAGrogan, John
Summary: Collects more than seventy-five "Philadelphia Inquirer" columns by John Grogan that cover such topics as families, animals, and life in modern America.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Vanguard 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 818.602 BADCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Word Essay GroganBradshaw, John
Summary: "Uncovering the secret lives of pets, Dr. John Bradshaw invites young readers to learn more about their feline friends. Told from the point of view of a cat named Libby, this lively, illustrated book allows kids to follow her for a day and learn more about cats, their likes, dislikes, and everything in between, growing children into the best pet owners they can be"--
Format: text
Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023
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1 available in New Youth Materials, Call number: J 636.8 BRACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.8 BRABradshaw, John
Summary: "A must-read for any cat lover, Cat Sense is a revolutionary new account from one of the leading scientific experts on these little-understood animals. As he did in his acclaimed, best-selling Dog Sense, Bradshaw combines the most up-to-date research with fascinating case studies to paint an unprecedentedly detailed portrait of the domestic cat"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.8 BRAGrogan, John
Summary: A collection of newspaper columns written by John Grogan for the Philadelphia Inquirer on topics such as animals, family, and life's foibles and farces.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Phoenix Audio 2007
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 818.602 BADSchindel, John
Summary: Celebrates the common traits shared by babies and dogs, revealing how both sit, play ball, cuddle, and smile.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2015
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1 available in Board Books, Call number: JE SCHMarzluff, John M.
Summary: "John Marzluff and Tony Angell examine the often surprising ways that crows and humans interact. The authors contend that those interactions reflect a process of "cultural coevolution." They offer a challenging new view of the human-crow dynamic - a view that may change our thinking not only about crows but also about ourselves." "Featuring more than 100 original drawings, this book takes a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press 2005
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3 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598.864 MARSummary: A wealthy Australian ranch owner's gift of a wild pony means young Scotty can finally ride the seven miles to and from school. But the pony gets away and is sheltered as unclaimed by a young girl who cannot walk. The treasured pony means freedom to both children, but can only belong to one.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment 2009
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: A Dog's Way Home: Chronicles the heartwarming adventure of (Bella), a devoted dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 20th Century Fox 2021
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Alice, an enigmatic young girl, wanders through a Victorian landscape populated by the most bizarre and astonishing characters. Alice gently questions each one in turn, subtly mocking their middle-class English values.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2 Entertain 2010
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY ALISummary: Originally based on a short story from science fiction writer Harlan Ellison, this is an epic tale of a boy, Vic, and his telepathic dog, Blood, as they trudge through a post-apocalyptic world. The pair travels together on a search for food and other pleasures that leads them to an underground society where life has been preserved! While Vic finds that he has escaped the devastation of the war,...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Science Fiction DVDs, Call number: DVD SCI-FI BOYSummary: The world's favorite blue hedgehog is back for a next-level adventure in SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2. After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV SONSummary: A look at the connection between whales and the cultures and ancient civilizations around the globe that have incorporated this sea creature into their story of creation and existence. Narrated by Julian Lennon and Jack Thompson.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Monterey Video 2008
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2 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC WHASummary: Rarely before seen footage of deforestation and the illegal trade of endangered species exposes the vital connection between humans, animals, and our planet. By caring about our natural world, we begin a healing process that helps us all.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022