It soon becomes clear that Louis's pet tadpole is not turning into an ordinary frog.

""No Dog Should Die Alone" was the attention-grabbing - and heart-stirring - headline of journalist Laura T. Coffey's TODAY show website story about photographer Lori Fusaro's work with senior shelter pets. While generally calm, easy, and already house-trained, these animals often represent the highest-risk population at shelters. With gorgeous, joyful photographs and sweet, funny, true tales of "old dogs learning new tricks," Coffey and Fusaro show...

Owning a horse is a lot of fun, but also requires a lot of responsibility. Designed for children ages 9 and up, this encouraging and informative guide introduces kids to both the satisfying rewards and the hard work that caring for a horse entails. With easy-to-understand language and clear illustrations, Cherry Hill covers every aspect of selecting, housing, feeding, and showing horses. Emphasizing an understanding of horse behavior, Hill provides...

"The book that Entertainment Weekly called "hilarious," Publishers Weekly declared "a true pleasure," Booklist called "heartwarming," and the Dallas Morning News praised as "rich and funny" is now available in paperback. When Bob Tarte bought a house in rural Michigan, he was counting on a tranquil haven. Then Bob married Linda. She wanted a rabbit, which seemed innocuous enough until the bunny chewed through their electrical wiring. And that was...

A boy tells all the reasons a small, fire-breathing dragon would make an excellent pet, and the ways he would take proper care of it if he had one.

This charming, warm, and touching memoir from inspirational animal whisperer Carolyn Press-McKenzie is written in a style reminiscent of a modern-day James Herriot. Heart-warming, funny, and moving, this is the inspirational story of one woman's work with animals, first training them for film-work, and then developing a sanctuary for abandoned animals and rescuing them. Carolyn Press-McKenzie runs an organization called HUHA "Helping You Help Animals,"...

"Are you a first-time dog owner? Do you have a new puppy at home? Are you a lifelong dog lover with two or three canine companions? Whatever your situation as a pet parent, you need a resource to help you give your furry friend the best care possible! The Everything Dog Book, 2nd Edition is packed with tips, tricks, and comprehensive information on how to: *Choose the right dog for your lifestyle *Socialize, housetrain, and groom your dog *Provide...

"Oh daddy, can I keep him?...Please! Powerful persuaders our little ones and Dad is seldom a match for them. However the story seldom ends there. It might take a couple of days, weeks or a few months but no matter the time frame the questions and pleas for help are normally the same: "How do I get this dog to stop peeing on my floor?" My dog won't come when I call him" Or: "my dog is chewing on, well everything what do I do?"This stage is what I normally...

"From avoiding accidents to banishing barking - how to raise a well-behaved dog Proper training is an uphill battle, but The Only Dog Training Book You'll Ever Need cuts through all the frustration and boils it down to the basics. With useful tips and quick fixes that will put an end to all sorts of bad habits, this easy-to-use book will help owners build solid relationships with their dogs based on positive reinforcement, trust, and obedience - not...

"Partners With Paws highlights the irreplaceable benefits service dogs provide to the people the help, with heartfelt sentiments from both puppy-raisers and those who have benefited from these amazing creatures. Review: "I have an assistance dog and wrote one of the stories in this book. I always knew how special my dog is and the bond we share. However, when I read this book it made me cry. The stories are so powerful and the dogs are intelligent...