Dog people who live for a great page-turner, this one's for YOU—run, don't walk, to grab these buzzy, freshly released, absolutely unputdownable reads for fellow pawrents!
This gorgeously illustrated little treasure delivers one soul-soothing whisper from a guardian-angel pup: “I’m still here… and also there, where animals run free, waiting for you.” Through tender, free-flowing verse, the dog gently assures us that love outlives everything, that our spirits can never be broken, and that happiness is never far away. Armed with wit and snuggly warmth, it holds your hand through the hardest goodbyes—offering hope, calm, the sweet promise of a pawsome reunion, and, of course, serious respect for naps and cheese.
If you're desperate for safe, vet-approved natural fixes for everyday doggy woes—think acid reflux, allergies, nonstop scratching, and those stubborn yeast flare-ups—The Herbal Dog is your indispensable secret weapon. Clinical canine herbalist Rita Hogan packs this comprehensive compendium with dog-specific herbs, spelling out exactly which conditions each one tackles and precisely how to use them. She teaches you to read your pup's one-of-a-kind personality, body, and temperament so you can craft remedies that fit like a well-worn leash—completely redefining pet care through personalized plant power. This isn't just a manual; it's an open invitation to truly nurture your best friend and help them flourish by your side.
mosaic hound — Forget the drab plastic “cone of embarrassment”—one seriously clever photographer flips it into pure high-fashion. Winnie Au's show-stopping Cone of Shame coffee table book, collabed with designer Marie-Yan Morvan, transforms post-surgery collars into opulent Elizabethan ruffs, turning canine discomfort into gallery-worthy glamour. Fresh off a glowing shout-out in The New York Times, it immortalizes 60 dogs decked out in dazzling, bejeweled cones—celebrating every pup's quirky spirit and proving even the most ridiculous struggle can be reborn as beauty. A gleeful tribute to grit and a nudge that joy is hiding everywhere if you'll only look.
Beloved NPR yarn-spinner Shelley Fraser Mickle serves up big laughs and a mountain of heart in Itching to Love, her laugh-out-loud memoir about life taking a wild detour—and the four-legged thief who swiped her slippers and her soul. Overflowing with lovable oddballs and Mickle's signature wit, it celebrates how life's curveballs and charming canine bandits can steer you straight into pure joy. The perfect pick for anyone whose heart has ever been ambushed by love.
By Kathy Callahan & Helen St. Pierre
Senior-dog savant Helen St. Pierre and puppy-whisperer Kathy Callahan have joined forces to craft a smart, tender, and upbeat roadmap for pulling off the ultimate juggling act—raising a bouncy puppy alongside a wise old soul under one roof. Old Dog, New Dog helps owners tame the puppy tornado while keeping an aging pup comfortable and cared for, so every tail in the house gets exactly what it needs. Loaded with real-world wisdom on daily care, tough transitions, and those tear-jerking goodbyes, it's an essential guide for households embracing both the gentle wisdom of senior dogs and the zoomie-fueled energy of their youthful pals. An absolute must-read for this bittersweet, heart-bursting journey.
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