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Kristen Seymour When you suspect something is wrong with your pet, the obvious move is to take it to the vet. But there are times when that's not as simple as it sounds. Perhaps it's the middle of the night and you aren't sure the situation warrants a visit to the pet emergency room. Or maybe the nearest vet is too far away, such as on the island of Molokai, where there are no full-time veterinarians and the Humane Society has had to learn to handle as many types of animal issues as possible. Even if you have a terrific vet right down the road from you, what if something happens when he's out of town? Or what if you're traveling with your pet? The bottom line is that a responsible pet ...

Amazon.com "A Dog's Purpose," written by W. Bruce Cameron (author of the book "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" which became the hit TV show) is a novel for humans from a dog's point of view. It tells the story of a dog that continues reincarnating and realizes he'll keep coming back until he fulfills his purpose. But first he has to figure out what that purpose is. The dog's experiences give us a compelling view into subjects like puppy mills, police dogs and, most significantly, the incredible bond a dog forms with his humans. Cameron is a syndicated humor columnist, but this isn't a breezy summer read. We found it to be funny and heartwarming, but also gut-wrenching at ...