A young boy learns that moose do not always follow the rules of proper pet behavior.

Emma is allergic to animals with fur, but because she and her adopted brother really want a pet, they decide to try a lizard.

Although Henry's cousin Annie likes his dog Mudge, when she gets her own pet she decides that a bunny will be perfect for her.

When Kate and her parents visit the animal shelter, an adorable puppy charms them, but it is very hard to leave an older dog behind.

The author explains his holistic approach to animal care, discussing how he handles different medical problems, describing his use of complementary products and preparations for healthy and diseased animals, and demonstrating the ways in which pets are being ill served by their owners, their environments, and by some aspects of conventional veterinary medicine.

"When Ted Kerasote was ready for a new dog after losing his beloved Merle--who died, as all our dogs do, too soon--he knew that he would want to give his puppy the longest life possible. But how? Combining cutting-edge research with an adventurous narrative, Kerasote offers answers that will surprise you. He provides vital new information on whether a purebred can be as healthy as a mixed-breed, whether you should say no to yearly vaccines and spaying...

Bob Tarte describes how his dream of escaping the bustle of the city was crushed after he moved to the country with his new wife, who loved animals and tried to turn their home into a zoo.

"This touching story is an emotional rollercoaster."—Book Review

The New York Times bestselling story of a boy, his dog, and the love that changed their lives forever.

When Jamie and Nuala Gardner chose a puppy for their son, Dale, they weren't an ordinary family choosing an ordinary pet. Dale was on the autism spectrum and his parents were desperate to support him—after being shuttled between ineffective,

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Author's account of thirty years of living with dogs, wolves, dingoes and the ways their lives intertwined with her own.

"Discusses the selection, housing, diet, handling, grooming, and health of a new hamster, gerbil, guinea pig, rabbit, ferret, mouse, or rat"--Provided by publisher.