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All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat 
by Suzy Becker 
Humorist Suzy Becker shares the insights of her sage cat in the form of irresistible full-color cartoons. Covers everything from grooming, health, and diet to being completely  well-adjusted. 
om all walks of life all  over the world.

Amazing but True Dog Tales 
by Bruce Nash, Allan Zullo 
Filled with heart-warming, funny, and amazing animal anecdotes. Dogs who go to sea, dogs who  make coffee, dogs who earn money for widows and orphans, and -- surprise, surprise -- dogs who pass for couples' children. 

Cat Caught My Heart : Stories of Wisdom, Hope and Purrfect Love 
by Mike Capuzzo
Astonishing true tales celebrating the unique and unbreakable relationship between people and their  cats. Drawn from history and literature as well as from cat lovers --both famous and not so famous--  from all walks of life all  over the world.

The Cats' House
by Bob Walker
The book tells how a simple plan to build a room divider transformed a typical tract home into a playful feline jungle gym. Readers will love the strong architectural design, the vibrant photographs, and helpful hints to enhance our homes with cat-friendly improvements. 

Cats into Everything
by Bob Walker
Anyone who has seen The Cats’ House will testify to Bob Walker’s unique gift for dynamic, eye-catching photography. The same color  and flair is on display throughout Cats into Everything. It’s a funny, flashy, outrageous tribute to the animals that rule Walker’s and Mooney’s hearts and home.

The Compassion of Animals 
by Kristin Von Kreisler
For young readers: touching animal stories about the love which animals have for their owners. From selfless gestures to grand, heroic displays of courage, these tales recount the exploits of dogs, cats, horses, pigs -- even an iguana!

Cooking With Dogs
by Karen Dowell
A series of vignettes describing the unseen  bond between owner and dog. The stories are touching, humorous and always thought-provoking. 

Dogs Never Lie About Love : Reflections on the Emotional World of Dogs
by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
The bestselling author of When Elephants Weep provides surprising insights into the delightful and curious behavior of canines. 

First Dogs
by Roy Rowan, Brooke Janis
In this lighthearted romp through American history, the authors put a human (or rather canine) face on the dignified statesmen and their families who have lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Drawings, paintings & photos. 

Found Dogs
by Elise Lufkin, Peter Mayle
A moving tribute to the power of love between people and dogs - how that love has transformed dogs who were lost, and the people who were lucky enough to find them. Contributions by such celebrities as Jamie Lee Curtis and Al Gore enhance this delightful collection. 

Fun Facts About Dogs
by Richard Torregrossa
Inspiring tales, wacky cartoons, amazing feats and helpful hints.  Definitely fun!

Lost and Found : Dogs, Cats, and Everyday Heroes at a Country Animal Shelter
by Elizabeth Hess
Hess, art critic for the Village Voice and longtime humane society volunteer, has put together this touching tribute to one of the most humane animal shelters on the East Coast. Describing the shelter's residents and the humans who are their dedicated caretakers, Hess  tells the heartbreaking tales of the neglected, mistreated, and unwanted animals that make their way into animal shelters. 

Mutts
by Patrick McDonnell
Lots of this great comic strip in one very funny collection. 

Mutts II: Cats and Dogs
by Patrick McDonnell 
Back for more fun in this comic strip collection. 

Mutts: More Shtuff
by Patrick McDonnell 
More of the comic Mutts and their friends. More fun in the third part of this comic strip collection. 

The Mythology of Dogs: Canine Legend and Lore Through the Ages
by Gerald Hausman, Loretta Hausman
A unique anthology organized in A-Z fashion describes every popular canine breed and relates tales about dogs from around the world, including writings from ancient Greek myths, African folktales, Old English legends, and biblical prophesies. 

Our Best Friends: Wagging Tales to Warm the Heart
by Mike Capuzzo
Unforgettable tales of hope, heroism, and healing that capture the unflagging nobility of our oldest, dearest, and truly best animal friend.

Out of Harm's Way : The Extraordinary True Story of One Woman's Lifelong Devotion to Animal Rescue
by Terri Crisp
Terri Crisp has saved hundreds of animals in some of the worst disasters in history. Out of Harm's Way tells the unforgettable story of the often miraculous, sometimes heartbreaking rescues she has effected.  A resource section which lists animal rescue and aid organizations is included

Partners in Independence : A Success Story of Dogs and the Disabled
by Edwin Eames, Toni Eames
Partly autobiographical, partly journalistic, this work relates the experiences and chronicles the travels of the authors as they take an advocacy role for the needs and rights of the disabled, especially those who use specially-trained dogs as their eyes, ears, or as attentive assistants.

Peaceful Kingdom: Random Acts of Kindness by Animals
by Stephanie Laland, Doris Day
Amazing true stories of devotion and bravery from the animal world. Included are both well-publicized cases, such as the gorilla who tenderly carried an injured child to safety, and  the more obscure--the German shepherd who visited the grave of his deceased owner every day at the same hour. Even ants are caught in heroic acts: they're observed pulling a thorn from an injured comrade.