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Rescue Tails: Portraits of Dogs and Their Celebrities

by Polly Brewster (Subscribe to Polly Brewster's posts): Nov 4th 2009 6:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Celebrity Pets, Photo Galleries

Fashion photographer Brian Nice spent three years and a lot of nights on friends' couches to put together Rescue Tails: Portraits of Dogs and Their Celebrities, available in stores today. The book is filled with photos of stars and their pooches, all of whom posed in an effort to raise money for the New York Humane Society and Much Love Animal Rescue in Los Angeles.

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Rescue Tails: Portraits of Dogs and Their Celebrities

Meet Buster, faithful companion to Brian Nice, the photographer and creative mind behind Rescue Tails. "I'm grateful to Buster for teaching me that a dog will rescue you, care for you, and love you right back." All proceeds from the book go directly to the New York Humane Society and Much Love Animal Rescue in Los Angeles.

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The photographer behind the book, Brian Nice, walked up to actor Ed Burns at a coffee shop in Montauk and asked if he'd pose for his book. "Luckily, he said yes,'" says the photographer's wife, Courtney.

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In Rescue Tails, Brooke Shields says of her pooch, "Darla has been my quiet support during the worst times of my life."

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American Pie star Jason Biggs isn't shy about admitting how much his dogs contribute to his mental health: "My dogs help me relax and put a smile on my face. They have saved me thousands of dollars in therapy and Zoloft."

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The book's creator Brian Nice and his wife, Courtney, loved all the photos in the book, but admitted that their favorite pics were of House star Lisa Edelstein and her three dogs: Sandwich, Bumpa, and Wolfe.

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Actor Mickey Rourke's love of his pets is well known. His chihuahua, Loki, pictured here, died this past February. When Rourke accepted his Golden Globe award for best actor in "The Wrestler," he thanked his dogs saying, "Sometimes when a man's alone, all you got is your dog."

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"The way our house was designed, you have to climb a minimum of one steep flight of stairs to let the dogs out," director Kevin Smith says in the book, "which means [my dogs] Scully and Mulder are responsible for the only form of cardio I get."

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"Jack Johnson [the musician] was the first person who agreed to let me photograph him and his dog," says Brian Nice. "He started it off."

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"Dolores prepared me for motherhood!" actress Debbie Mazar says in Rescue Tails. "My faithful companion for ten years, before my children came into this world, she taught me patience and responsibility."

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Beth Ostrosky Stern writes in her foreword to Rescue Tails, "My family only rescued pets. Our first rescued mutt, Suziedog, brought every one of us unconditional love..." Of her current dog (pictured) she says, "Bianca has taught me that nothing in life should be rushed, and take time to just enjoy each day."

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Summer Reads for Animal Lovers

by Michelle Toglia (Subscribe to Michelle Toglia's posts): Jun 4th 2009 2:00PM Filed Under: Dogs, Cats, Pet Product Reviews

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With holidays and heatwaves approaching, there are tons of opportunities to crack open a new book, whether you're ocean side or relaxing on the couch. And for pet lovers, nothing warms the soul quite like inspirational animal stories. So grab your four-legged friend and dig into one of these page-turning pet reads.

For the Beach:

Hit the beach with 90 inspirational pet tales in Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul: Stories About Pets as Teachers, Healers, Heroes and Friends. The collection celebrates the companionship we share with pets through heartwarming stories written by several New York Times Bestselling Authors.

Be sure to get your copy of Paws & Effect: The Healing Power of Dogs by Sharon Sakson before heading to the shore. The book regales dog-lovers with touching anecdotes about their favorite companions -- from helping their owners deal with the loss of a loved one to preventing seizures and detecting breast cancer.

Relax in your beach chair with The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes: And Other Surprising True Stories of Zoo Vets and their Patients, a collection of comical, motivational and bizarre tales told by vets who have cared for zoo animals around the world. The 28 essays, including the titular story of a rhino with a glue-on shoe, are guaranteed to floor animal lovers.

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Miniature Dogs

Miniature Poodle
Miniature Poodles, like all Poodles, are excellent swimmers who originated as a water retrievers. All Poodles, Standard, Miniature and Toy are actually one breed, just different sizes. Miniature Poodles, who can be white, black, apricot or gray, are usually 15 inches or under, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Dachshund
The Miniature Daschund, only 11 pounds or under, is not a separate classification of the Daschund -- it's just a smaller version of the Standard. The miniature dog, with its long bodies and strong sense of smell, are both hunters and lapdogs, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer is of German descent and was originally bred to be a small farm dog. The most popular of the three Schnauzer breeds, the Miniature Schnauzer is a attentive, lively and a favorite among celebrities like Mary Tyler Moore and Bill Cosby. The strongly built miniature dog is between 12 to 14 inches, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Bull Terrier
Just like the playful Bull Terrier, the Miniature Bull Terrier, who originated in England, has a similar personality. Don't let its size fool you – the Miniature Bull Terrier is strong, energetic and audacious. Miniature Bull Terriers are between 10 to 15 inches and can be solid white or colored, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo Dog is one of three separate categories of the American Eskimo Dog. Between 12 to 15 inches, the bright white dog is loving, protecting and sociable. Now a great companion dog, the miniature dog was once a circus dog, according to the American Kennel Club.

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Miniature Pinscher
Also known as the "Min Pin," the Miniature Pinscher is a German Breed whose ancestry includes the Daschund, Italian Greyhound and the shorthaired German Pinscher. The quick, curious dog is the perfect apartment dog. Despite its small size, the compact pooch makes a wonderful watchdog. The spirited miniature dog, about 10 inches to 12 1/2 inches, can be red, black, or chocolate with tan, according to the American Kennel Club.

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