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Avery Books It may seem like the stuff of made-for-TV sci-fi, but that litter of sweet puppies prancing around on your neighbor's lawn could be a pack of clones. In his new book, "Dog Inc.: The Uncanny Inside Story of Cloning Man's Best Friend," journalist John Woestendiek uncovers the slippery slope (and often under-the-radar) business of cloning the domestic dog. We asked the author to divulge some of the book's juicier tidbits. Ever heard of the glow-in-the-dark dog? Neither had we. What inspired you to write "Dog Inc."? At the time, I was working as a reporter for the Baltimore Sun and one of my beats was writing a dog blog. While covering some stories related to cloning, I met Bernann ...
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 ...
Whether you're looking for gifts for the holidays or seeking inspiration for an everyday read, here are several great books for kids who love animals. Amazon.com "Nothing But a Dog," (ages 4–8) This book by Bobbie Katz was originally published in the early 1970s by the Feminist Press. It was considered forward-thinking because the female main character's hobbies included tree climbing and working with tools. Almost 40 years later, the storyline feels delightfully current and the new illustrations from Jane Manning are charming. Of course, the story's main question remains: When you want a dog, will anything else do? Amazon.com "One More Acorn," (ages 3+) Though Don Freeman, the ...
Amazon.com Everyone loves to see the underdog win, and few dogs have started out as far under as Oogy, the little white puppy who began life as a bait dog in a dog-fighting operation and ended up in the Ardmore Animal Hospital (AAH) Emergency Room in Ardmore, Penn. one weekend following a raid. It was only because of a sick cat that Larry Levin and his kids visited AAH one Saturday morning, where they happened to meet Oogy for the first time. But. there was no luck involved in the Levins falling instantly and completely in love with the pup who had been through so much. That part was pure Oogy. Levin's first book, "Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love," tells the story of how the ...
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 ...