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Doggone deadly / by Blake, Deborah(Writer of paranormal);
When the woman running the big regional dog show calls out sick, dog groomer Suz Holden is asked to take over. But it's too much for her to handle by herself--considering the president of the kennel club, Olivia Weiner, criticizes her at every turn--so she calls in her best friend, Kari Stuart, for help. A long, stressful day goes from bad to worse when a local breeder is found dead, and the murder weapon seems to incriminate Suz. While Kari knows her friend isn't guilty, the police aren't so sure, especially after a second murder points to Suz again. But trying to run a dog show and investigate a murder at the same time is like herding cats, and Kari will have to rely on the rest of the Serenity Sanctuary staff to keep things running smoothly while she--and her beloved and clever kitten, Queenie--sniff out the truth.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Animal shelters; Murder;
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Bite club / by Berenson, Laurien.;
Thanks to Aunt Peg and her enthusiastic pedigree dog show pals, Melanie's aptly named Bite Club reading group has book lovers all over town burying their noses in thrilling murder mysteries. But another pet project surfaces when Melanie reluctantly agrees to train a Bulldog puppy for elusive member Evan Major. Between the unusual bruise on his face and a bizarre run-in with an unknown dog show attendee, introverted Evan can't dodge trouble. It even sends him to an early grave--while landing Melanie in the hot seat for homicide... Caught at the wrong place at the wrong time, Melanie delves into the victim's shady past to prove her innocence. As she uncovers a juicy scandal that cost Evan his marriage and, possibly, his life, Melanie realizes that booking the real culprit comes down to gathering her pack of suspects together at the next Bite Club meeting. What she doesn't know is Aunt Peg has been hiding some explosive secrets of her own--secrets that, once unleashed, could pit Melanie against an unpredictable killer bent on bringing this story to an abrupt end...
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Travis, Melanie (Fictitious character); Women private investigators; Women dog owners; Detective and mystery stories;
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Garfield. by Evanier, Mark.; Nickel, Scott.; Barker, Gary.; Davis, Jim,1945 July 28-; Davis, Jim,1945 July 28-Garfield.;
Just in time for his 45th anniversary Garfield returns in the first volume of a redesigned and updated collection! Join Garfield as he begins his comic book exploits with Jon, Odie, and the rest of the gang in this all-ages must-read series guaranteed to bring you all the laughs (and lasagna) you can handle. Along the way Garfield and the gang meet many new friends, including a mouse that wants to be a cat (and sometimes a dog), a mummy, and Pet Force! Yes, we're going to Planet Dorkon to hang out with the galaxy's greatest superheroes. Writers Mark Evanier (The Garfield Show) and Scott Nickel, artists Gary Barker, Dan Davis, Mike DeCarlo, Andy Hirsch, and Mark & Stephanie Heike, bring creator Jim Davis' iconic character back for new and old fans alike in this first of six value-priced collections! Collects Garfield #1-8.
Subjects: Humorous comics.; Funny animal comics.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Garfield (Fictitious character); Cats; Pet owners; Cartoons and comics.;
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The Berenstain Bears. [videorecording] / by Nelvana (Firm),production company.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.;
It's time for Bear Country adventures with Brother and Sister Bear! With 26 stories from the beloved animated series, these tales of bravery, caring for others, and learning responsibility will be a hit with the whole family.G.DVD; full screen presentation; region 1 NTSC, Stereo.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Bears; Berenstain Bears (Fictitious characters); Brothers and sisters;
For private home use only.
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Dog training for dummies / by Volhard, Wendy,author.; Zeigenfuse, Mary Ann Rombold,author.;
Obedience training is one of the most important aspects of raising a dog. In fact, a well-trained dog is a FREE dog! Why? Because a trained dog requires fewer restrictions. The more reliable the dog, the more freedom he is given. Dog Training for Dummies shows dog owners how to select the right training method for their puppy, adult, or senior dog. Whether you want to teach Buddy to sit or master retrieving, this hands-on guide provides training to ensure a mutually respectful relationship with your four-legged family members. Based on positive reinforcement, trust, and obedience, the tips and tricks inside will help you bring out the very best in your beloved pet.
Subjects: Dogs; Dogs;
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Happily ever older : revolutionary approaches to long-term care / by Welsh, Moira,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Happily Ever Older reveals how the right living arrangements can create a vibrancy that defies age or ability. Reporter Moira Welsh has spent years investigating retirement homes and long-term care facilities and wants to tell the dangerous stories. Not the accounts of falls or bedsores or overmedication, but of seniors living with purpose and energy and love. Stories that could change the status quo. Welsh takes readers across North America and into Europe on a whirlwind tour of facilities with novel approaches to community living, including a day program in a fake town out of the 1950s, a residence where seniors school their student roommates in beer pong, and an aging-in-place community in a forest where everyone seems to have a pet or a garden or both. The COVID-19 pandemic cruelly showed us that social isolation is debilitating, and Welsh tells stories of elders living with friendship, new and old, in their later years. Happily Ever Older is a warm, inspiring blueprint for change, proof that instead of warehousing seniors, we can create a future with strong "--
Subjects: Older people; Older people; Old age homes.; Long-term care facilities.;
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Furbidden fatality / by Blake, Deborah(Writer of paranormal);
Kari Stuart's life is going nowhere-until she unexpectedly wins the lottery. The twenty-nine-year-old instant multimillionaire is still mulling plans for her winnings when rescuing a bossy black kitten leads her to a semi-abandoned animal shelter. They need the cash-Kari needs a purpose. But the dilapidated rescue is literally going to the dogs with a pending lawsuit, hard to adopt animals, and too much unwanted attention from the town's dog warden. When the warden turns up dead outside the shelter's dog kennels, Kari finds herself up a creek without a pooper-scooper. With the help of some dedicated volunteers, a cute vet, and a kitten who mysteriously shows up just when she needs it, Kari must prove her innocence all while trying to save a dog on death row. Now she just needs to hope that her string of unexpected luck isn't about to run out.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Animal shelters; Murder; Women;
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Pests : how humans create animal villains / by Brookshire, Bethany,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-330) and index."A squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A pigeon on the street. Humans have spent so much of our history drawing a hard line between human spaces and wild places. When animals pop up where we don't expect or want them, we respond with fear, rage, or simple annoyance. It's no longer an animal. It's a pest. At the intersection of science, history, and narrative journalism, Pests is not a simple call to look closer at our urban ecosystem. It's not a natural history of the animals we hate. Instead, this book is about us. It's about what calling an animal a pest says about people, how we live, and what we want. It's a story about human nature, and how we categorize the animals in our midst, including bears and coyotes, sparrows and snakes. Pet or pest? In many cases, it's entirely a question of perspective. Bethany Brookshire's deeply researched and entirely entertaining book will show readers what there is to venerate in vermin, and help them appreciate how these animals have clawed their way to success as we did everything we could to ensure their failure. In the process, we will learn how the pests that annoy us tell us far more about humanity than they do about the animals themselves."--Publisher marketing.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Human-animal relationships.; Pests.;
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The travelling cat chronicles / by Arikawa, Hiro,1972-author.; Gabriel, Philip,1953-translator.; translation of:Arikawa, Hiro,1972-Tabineko Ripôto.English.;
"A life-affirming anthem to kindness and self-sacrifice, The Travelling Cat Chronicles shows how the smallest things can provide the greatest joy. We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to the comforts of home, to visit old acquaintances and to make new friends. But the most important journey is the one that shows us how to follow our hearts ... An instant international bestseller, The Travelling Cat Chronicles has charmed readers around the world. With simple yet descriptive prose,this novel gives voice to Nana the cat and his owner, Satoru, as they take to the road on a journey with no other purpose than to visit three of Satoru's longtime friends. Or so Nana is led to believe ... With his crooked tail--a sign of good fortune--andadventurous spirit, Nana is the perfect companion for the man who took him in as a stray. And as they travel in a silver van across Japan, with its ever-changing scenery and seasons, they will learn the true meaning of courage and gratitude, of loyalty and love"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Road fiction.; Cats; Pets and travel; Human-animal relationships; Conduct of life;
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Toxic toffee / by Flower, Amanda.;
Bailey King's in New York wrapping up a six-week shoot on her first cable TV show, Bailey's Amish Sweets, when she gets a call from her Ohio town's resident busybody. With Easter around the corner, Bailey's been recruited to create a giant toffee bunny for the weeklong springtime festival that will also feature live white rabbits. But back home in Harvest, death becomes the main attraction when Stephen Raber keels over from an apparent heart attack--with Bailey and Raber's pet bunny as witnesses. Except it wasn't Raber's heart that suddenly gave out--a lethal dose of lily of the valley was mixed into a tasty piece of toffee. Who'd want to poison a jovial rabbit farmer who reminded Bailey of an Amish Santa Claus? To solve the murder, she and her sheriff deputy boyfriend Aiden must uncover a twenty-year-old secret. She'll need to pull a rabbit out of a hat to keep a healthy distance from toxic people, including one venomous killer...
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Confectioners; Amish; Murder;
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