Book Reviews Stories

Dr. Kwane Stewart with a small dog on his shoulder

Book review: 2 tales of unhoused people and their pets

Two memoirs by a veterinarian and an activist explore the deep bonds between peopl...
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‘The Year of the Cat’ book cover

Book review: ‘The Year of the Cat’

Caring for her kitten during the pandemic leads an uncertain writer to choose moth...
Read how the kitten changed her life
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'In the Company of Grace' book cover

Book review: ‘In the Company of Grace’

Having survived an abusive childhood, a veterinarian finds fulfillment in his work...
Learn more about this moving memoir
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Cover of the book, 'A Scurry of Squirrels'

Book review: ‘A Scurry of Squirrels: Nurturing the Wild’

Wildlife rehabilitator Polly Pullar explores her work with red squirrels and other...
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Cover of the book, ‘The Other Family Doctor’

Book review: ‘The Other Family Doctor’

A devoted animal lover pursues her dream of becoming a house-call veterinarian.
Read about her learning experience
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Book review: ‘Sit, Stay, Heal’

When she is diagnosed with cancer, a veterinary oncologist draws strength and wisd...
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‘Carmel Conundrum’ book cover

Book review: ‘Carmel Conundrum’

P.I. Liz Adams has an able assistant in Duke, her Labrador retriever who can tell ...
Learn about the truth-detecting dog
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Cover of the book, "Animal Wayshowers"

Book review: ‘Animal Wayshowers’

Take a thought-provoking look at how our animal companions have chosen to partner ...
Open up to a different world view
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Cover of the book, "Tales of Al"

Book review: ‘Tales of Al: The Water Rescue Dog’

A world-class swimmer shares her fascination with a Newfoundland puppy and her tra...
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Front cover of the book, 'Christmas in Blue Dog Valley'

Book reviews: ’Tis the season to be reading

Check out these reviews of ‘Christmas in Blue Dog Valley,’ ‘Project Solomon,’ ‘The...
Make time to read this holiday season
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Book review: ‘Kat the Dog’

The remarkable tale of a rescued Spanish water dog, by Alyson Sheldrake.
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Cover of the book, 'Loving Edie'

Book review: ‘Loving Edie’

A couple carrying emotional baggage from traumatic childhoods adopt a puppy with i...
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Cover of the book, "Mala's Cat"

Book review of 'Mala’s Cat'

Read the extraordinary true account of how a Polish girl survived the Holocaust wi...
Learn about Mala's angel
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Cover of the book, 'The Book Cat'

Book review: Lending a literary paw

Two heartwarming stories call to mind how much animals mean to us.
Get a start on your summer reading
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Cover of the book, 'Sanctuary'

Book review: ‘Sanctuary: The True Story of an Irish Village, a Man Who Lost His Way and the Rescue Donkeys That Led Him Home’ 

Sometimes, the rescued become the rescuers. No one knows the truth of this adage b...
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