Uh oh...here comes TROUBLE!! What do you get when you have a giant Saint Bernard alpha dog with a voracious appetite, infectious smile, formidable strength, and a desire to experience everything that life has to offer? You get Trouble! Trouble is a seven-year-old, 195-pound Saint Bernard, rescued from a kennel where he spent the majority of his time in a cage. In his new life, he wants to see and do everything: from making friends and playing with his own toys, to tasting every type of food that is not dog food, Trouble is determined to live life to the fullest. Along the way, he finds love, acceptance, and a joy that he never knew before. Join him on his journey of discovery and see the crazy antics he gets into to earn the name TROUBLE every day!
Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships.
Tucker Finds His Forever Home tells the story of a young pitbull-mix dog who is forced out of his home because of the way he looks. He wakes up in a park and is confused by his surroundings. He can't figure out why everyone is afraid of him. Tucker runs for shelter in an alley where he dreams of his old home and his boy, Henry. The next morning, Animal Resource Center finds him and take him to the animal shelter. Tucker is excited about his new surroundings, a bath, a soft bed, and high hopes of being adopted. Weeks go by and Tucker's happiness fades as many dogs are adopted and he is passed over because they think he is mean. One day, Tucker meets someone special. A young woman named Lyla, who thinks he is just perfect the way he is. She adopts Tucker and takes him to Wagtown, a dog-friendly community. Tucker has fun adventures and feels completely accepted in this new town. Lyla gives Tucker happiness, unconditional love, and a forever home. He realizes that he isn't a worthless dog after all. In the end Tucker found out that being himself was good enough.
Wanted: A Forever Home is a heart-warming tale where we share the thoughts, fears, loneliness, and joy of Senora, a toffee-nosed house cat, and ten very individual and determined street cats whose lives are all torn apart until they meet up with Gentleman George, a Portuguese mountain dog whose one mission in life has always been to obey the commands of his master. When George is commanded to find the scent of Bella, a street cat whom he has never seen, and return her to her forever home, his task proves far more complex than he could have ever imagined. But his troubles are only just beginning when he later finds himself shepherding a flock of cats across the Spanish countryside with all its unexpected twists and turns.
Come with Beamer and his dear friend Anna as they visit the shelter to meet some adorable dogs. Delight in Anna’s excitement as she finds that one special dog to call her very own. You’ll be smiling with delight as Mr. Puppy gets his forever home. “Cindy Chambers has once again given us a road map to bringing joy and happiness into the lives of children through the kindness and humanity of pet adoption. Having an animal companion in the home has shown to have great benefits to the physical and psychological health of humans. Adopting a pet has profound positive impact on the animals and their new family members.” Edward Puccio, MD, FACEP President & Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Inova Loudoun Hospital “The story delightfully demonstrates the special relationship shared between children and their pets. While entertaining and appealing to the small readers, the book also provides insight to the world of animal rescue and pet ownership. As a veterinarian, the human-animal bond and the role pets play in family life is a marvelous phenomenon that I am privileged to see every day. Encouraging children in appropriate dog handling and care is certainly beneficial for the family’s two and four-legged members. The introduction to pet adoption to not only young readers, but also to their parents, is heartening to read, as so many rescue pets would integrate well into family life. The lessons that Cindy Chambers has so artfully shared in this book will surely have positive influences on children, their families, and numerous pets.” Elizabeth Byers Associated Veterinarian, Towne Animal Clinic, Leesburg, VA “What a wonderful and endearing story. It most definitely struck a chord in this animal rescuer’s heart and I am filled with gratitude. The message this book sends is gentle enough for a child, but strong enough to encourage parents to consider the adoption of a shelter animal. As a mother who has raised her children around rescue dogs, I cannot emphasize enough the deep connection- the unconditional love, loyalty and friendship between a child and their adopted four-legged companions. Opening your heart and home to an animal in need is one of life’s greatest and most rewarding gifts. I am incredibly grateful to Cindy Chambers and to Tell Me Town for beautifully expressing such an important message to families that may be considering the addition of an animal companion.” Diana Williams Casey Animal rescue, animal welfare advocate, foster, Volunteer photographer for rescue groups , Houston, Texas
Grace and Jack have a plan - to find purrfect homes for purrfect pets! Nine-year-old twins Grace and Jack run the Forever Homes rehoming service. Whether it's a cheeky puppy or a shy kitten, they're determined to pair every animal with their perfect person - and have lots of adventures along the way! Tiger is a cute, adventure-seeking kitten. Everyone loves him and wants to take him home! How will the twins decide which home would suit him best? Fans of Zoe's Rescue Zoo and Holly Webb will love Forever Homes! Beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams, Forever Homes is the ideal series for animal-mad readers aged 5+. Have you read the other Forever Homes stories? A Forever Home for Tilly A Forever Home for Pip A Forever Home for Fluffy A Forever Home for Bella A Forever Home for Luna
You'll recognize your own dog in this entertaining collection of stories about the surprising, amusing, heartwarming, and even magical things that our dogs do. They come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities, but one thing is certain - our dogs are magical, beloved family members. These 101 heartwarming, humorous and completely true stories about our canine companions even include stories about the relationship between people and their dogs during the COVID-19 lockdown—the comfort they give, the dogs’ understanding of the crisis, and the adoption of new rescue dogs by families. These amazing stories are sure to touch every dog lover’s soul. You'll be left with a renewed love, affection and appreciation for your dog and all the magical moments she provides. Royalties from the book will support the nation's oldest animal welfare organization, American Humane.
This is a story about a girl and her extraordinary rescue dogs. The girl is my daughter Kelsey and the dogs are named Izzie and Sadie. The four of us are a family united by love and separated through the cruelty of other humans. The only way Kelsey and I can deal with our tragic loss is to write about it. Kelsey was found in a Russian orphanage, when she was eleven months old and weighing less than fourteen pounds. The doctors did not know if she would ever walk or talk. She has been diagnosed as having autism, intellectual disabilities, and Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome. Kelsey is currently a seventh grade special education student. She is thriving and is on the honor roll. She is not your typical seventh grade student. Currently, Kelsey is a nationally recognized advocate, community volunteer, beauty queen, author, and athlete. None of this success would have been possible if not for the love of her two rescue dogs, Izzie and Sadie. The most significant turning point in Kelsey's life was the day she met her dog Izzie. Since second grade, Izzie has been her protector, best friend, and confidant. They were joined a few years later by an abandoned puppy named Sadie. It has been the power of this bond, cemented by mutual love, that has forever changed Kelsey's life. Their story is dramatic. These dogs saved our lives on more than one occasion, including a situation that involved a missing child and law enforcement officers from two counties. They deserved to spend the rest of their lives with us. Unfortunately, that is not how their story ends. We were forced to make a heartbreaking decision to let them go in order to keep them safe. We are forever grateful to the kind volunteers at the animal shelter who helped us. Some of the proceeds from this book will be donated to that shelter.
Andi Morgan was the one who got away—the woman Erik Burke walked away from to focus on the game—but when their paths cross once again, all he wants for Christmas is the chance to take another shot at love. (Previously published in the Hockey Holidays anthology.)
Nestled among the forests and coves that dot the Oregon coast, Sanctuary Ranch is a home for strays—both human and animal—and the starting off point for second chances . . . After aging out of the California foster care system, Jamie Vaughn found her place in the world at Sanctuary Ranch in Sunset Bay. But other lost souls are not so lucky, so she’s made it her mission to rescue those that cross her path—like the injured pup she just found. The man he belongs to is obviously an unfit owner, so she’s just going to ignore the address on the dog’s tag. She has more important things on her mind, like roping her handsome coworker, Gideon, out of the friend zone and into helping her . . . Head wrangler Gideon Low knows that Jamie’s bark is worse than her bite, despite her rough exterior. In fact, he’s determined to protect her from her too-tender heart, even if it means returning the not-so-homeless puppy—and putting some distance between them. But sooner or later, Gideon’s best intentions will turn on him. And he’ll learn that he’s not the only one with secrets—and that the love of your life can be right under your nose . . .
