Spring Book Reviews
House Cat: How to Keep Your Indoor Cat Sane and Sound
By Christine Church
(Howell Book House)
Did you know that keeping a cat indoors will probably increase her life span? This handy book lays down the nuts and bolts for keeping your indoor cats satisfied. It includes a wealth of helpful information, like how to turn an outdoor cat or kitten into a homebody, why your kitty may get stressed and how to solve the problem, and how train your cat to walk on a leash.
Found Dogs: Tales of Strays Who Landed on Their Feet
Second Chances: More Tales of Found Dogs
By Elise Lufkin
Photography by
Diana Walker
(The Lyons Press)
These heartwarming collections contain remarkable stories of dogs who have been given a second chance and their guardians, who have been profoundly touched by their adopted animal companions. Celebrities such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Al Gore, and Oscar de la Renta as well as everyday heroes weigh in with their own tales of their furry friends. With captivating portraits by esteemed Time magazine photographer Diana Walker, you won’t want to put these books down.
The Seven Ages of Man’s Best Friend: A Comprehensive Guide for Caring for Your Dog Through All Stages of Life
By Jan Fennell
(Collins)
Acclaimed dog listener Jan Fennell examines canine training and behavior from a dog’s journey through puppyhood into old age. More importantly, the book is about the vital role we take in this journey and how we can shape our dog’s life. For each stage, Fennell lets us know how to handle, train, care for, and feed our beloved companions.
One at a Time: A Week in an American
Animal Shelter
By Diane Leigh and Marilee Geyer
(No Voice Unheard)
This book addresses the tragedy of our nation’s homeless animal population through the true stories of 75 animals who passed through a Northern California shelter during one week. Emotionally compelling, these stories are compiled by shelter records and the words of shelter workers, volunteers, and visitors. One at a Time is a project of No Voice Unheard, a nonprofit organization that aims to create positive change for companion animals by bringing attention to this important issue.
Fitness Unleashed!
A Dog Owner’s Guide to Losing Weight and Gaining Health Together
By Marty Becker DVM
and Robert Kushner MD
(Three Rivers Press)
Health and wellness gurus Marty Becker and Robert Kushner team up and tackle fitness for four-legged friends and their human companions. The book explores why dogs make natural workout buddies, how bad habits facilitate obesity for us and our pets, and most importantly, how to get back on the road to fitness. After reading through this little opus, you and Fido will be hitting the pavement in your workout gear in no time!
