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James Bowen found Bob the cat 2007. The street musician was living in support housing when he came across the injured orange tabby, and nursed him back to health with antibiotics and assistance from the RSPCA. Once he recovered, James thought he would never see the stray cat again, but much to his surprise the sociable feline began following him around, and the two quickly became inseparable. Just as James had once saved Bob's life, the loyal ginger kitty was now doing his part to return the favor. RELATED: Backwards Kitten Photography Book Gives A Furry Point Of View James says that Bob loves being adored and performing for the public, and truly thinks "he's one of the boys." In ...
Recently we brought you suggestions for fun books for pet lovers, but what if you need more informative reading about training and care? The diverse range of pet books on the market may seem overwhelming, but a few standouts can help guide you through the basics of pet care while giving you special tips for your four-legged friend's individual needs. Our friends at Zootoo rounded up some of their favorite books on pet care to help you get valuable information while filling out your summer reading list. An informative, basic guide to bringing rescued pets into the family, The Happy Adopted Dog by Tammy Gagne takes a look at the specific needs of adopted pets, including behavioral ...
Mary Spencer with Hattie, Charley and Libby. Credit: Mary Spencer There are heroes. And then there are superheroes. Meet Mary Spencer. She's giving Wonder Woman a run for her money. Spencer joined the SPCA of Texas in 1992 and served as its chairman for eight years. Today, she chairs the organization's building committee and represents the mayor of Dallas on the city's Animal Shelter Commission. Last week hundreds who share her passion for homeless pets attended an event in Dallas to launch her book, "All My Fosters Are Rockstars," which weaves stories of some of her foster pets with information about the importance of microchipping, spaying and neutering, adoption, and other animal ...
Kristen Seymour When you love animals as much as we do, you find yourself drawn to animal-related items in every walk of life, and that includes reading material. These are a few of the animal books that I've been recommending to friends. "100 Heartbeats: the Race to Save the Earth's Most Endangered Species," by Jeff Corwin We won't lie -- this isn't the easiest read you'll find, but then again, it's never easy to read about animals suffering the effects of climate change. However, Corwin is careful to not only write about the animals facing possible extinction, but also write about what's being done to help them. He includes success stories from years past to show that there is hope and ...
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 At Paw Nation, we share equal places in our heart for every breed, of course, but there is something particularly charming about the pug. What is it about pugs that make them so darn cute? Ugh, that face! So wide, so full of life, emotion, and expression, the pug's face can say so much with nary a sound. Happiness, sadness, boredom -- it's all there, and photographer Jim Dratfield knows it well. The celebrity pet photographer and author of "PugShots" has returned with "PugNation", a collection of delicious photos that capture pugs in all their "quirky, bug-eyed, silly splendor." An ideal coffee table book for the dog lover in all of us, "PugNation" does not disappoint. ...