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"A fascinating look at rescue dogs -- who they are, why every dog lover should consider adopting one, and how to make them part of your family" -- From book jacket flap.
"A fascinating look at rescue dogs-where they come from, why every dog lover should consider adopting one, and how to make them part of your family. America's leading undercover animal investigator, Pete Paxton, has, among other exploits, infiltrated more than seven hundred puppy...
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Dogs with a purpose volume 1
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"Some dogs were born to lend a helping hand (or paw!). Zeus, a chocolate lab puppy, is one of them. With his courage, smarts, and strength his purpose seems clear: he'll become a water rescue dog! When a young boy named Kimo is tasked with training Zeus, they quickly become best friends. But Zeus's excitement makes training hard, and worse yet, becoming a working dog means being separated from Kimo. Can Zeus and his boy figure out how to stay together...
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"The story of an elite corps of water rescue dogs, and the bond between dog and trainer"--
When Cox saw a video of a Newfoundland dog leaping from an airborne helicopter into Italian waters to save someone from drowning, she was captivated by the magnificence, physicality, and daring of the dog. She traveled to Italy's Lake Idroscalo, to witness the rigorous training of one of these spectacular dogs at SICS, the famed school that has taught hundreds...
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Unlovabulls volume 2
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"This time around, they'll both have to take risks to make it work. Don't miss this fun and flirty second-chance contemporary romance. Hayes Walker is screwed. His body is giving out, his family is bleeding him dry, and he never prepared for life after football. When the Dallas Bulldogs offer him a coaching position instead of a returning roster spot, only two things keep him going: staying fit in case another football team picks him up, and spending...
6) The drop
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"Based on the screenplay he developed for Twentieth Century Fox from his short story "Animal Rescue," New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane's The Drop follows a former criminal whose efforts to build a new life with his girlfriend and pit bull rescue puppy fall apart when he becomes mixed up in a robbery gone wrong; scheduled for release in Fall 2014, Fox's film of the same title stars James Gandolfini (in his final on-screen performance),...
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A tribute to abandoned dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments-- and to the people who gave them a second change. People who adopt rescue dogs say the bond they feel with their grateful pets makes it all worth while. King-Sun and McMillan include insights on how to make a good match, and tips for a smooth adjustment after bringing a dog home. --
8) K-9 cops
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In December 2014, Kollin Bailey was running in a park near his home when he fell ten feet down a manhole. The six-year-old boy was trapped, and nobody could hear his screams for help. When he didn't return home, his parents called the police. Within minutes, the K-9 cops were on the scene. Sergeant Shane Matheson let his partner, a bloodhound named Copper, sniff items owned by Kollin. The dog quickly learned the boy's scent and went to work searching...
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Search and rescue animals are used around the world in many dangerous situations. From rescuing hikers or skiers who are lost or caught in an avalanche, to assisting first responders, like police in finding missing persons, sniffing out explosives, and saving lives, the abilities and variety of animals used are all captured in this book.
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"Rosenfelt's latest work of nonfiction has a slightly misleading title; although Tara, the author's first dog, takes center stage, other dogs--a handful of the hundreds the author and his wife have taken in over the years--do make some appearances. The book's theme is pretty straightforward: here are some of the things I've learned about myself through my dogs. Grieving after Tara's death, for example, allowed Rosenfelt to open up a more emotional...
12) The three bears
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Lily to the rescue volume 8
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When two bear cubs are lost in the woods without their mother, it is Lily, once a stray puppy, who comes to their rescue.
13) Sit, stay, love
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Rescue me novel volume 2
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"For devoted no-kill shelter worker Kelsey Sutton, rehabbing a group of rescue dogs is a welcome challenge. Working with a sexy ex-military dog handler who needs some TLC himself? That's a different story. Kurt Crawford keeps his heart locked away from everyone. Well, everyone except the dogs who need his help ... and always have his back. But as Kurt gets to know the compassionate, beautiful woman he's been assigned to work with, he can't help but...
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Follow along with Piper, a friendly border collie who came to the mountain as a smart but timid shelter dog, terrified by everything, as she confidently heads off to school on a chairlift to meet her canine classmates. Over a season they romp together through the snow, learning and practicing the skills they need to be avalanche rescue dogs and earn their rescue certification. You'll also learn the warning signs and conditions that cause an avalanche,...
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"A beautiful photo book showcasing more than 50 heroic dogs "in uniform" and their stories, from photographer Liz Stavrinides and author John Schlimm. Extraordinary Dogs portrays more than fifty working dogs, along with the police officers, firefighters, veterans, and other trained volunteer handlers who serve side-by-side with them. Their moving stories and beautiful photographs are an unprecedented glimpse at Comfort Dogs and Search and Rescue Dogs,...
17) Hurricane rescue
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When a hurricane strikes their community, Hero and Ben race to find their missing friend, Jack, and his dog, Scout, only to be trapped in the forest by a dangerous storm surge.
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Showcases stories of the rescue dogs and handlers who reported to the attack sites to search for victims and survivors. This book describes the important service of these animals during the aftermath of the attacks. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, infographics, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
19) Designing dogs
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A program on hybrid dog breeds, such as the puggle, schnoodle, and labradoodle. Also covers purebred dogs and rescue dogs.
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Patrick has been desperate for a dog of his own for as long as he can remember, and this summer, with his father away, he longs for a canine friend more than ever. Meanwhile, in his short doggy life, Oz has suffered at the hands of bad people. Somewhere out there, he believes, is an awesome boy - his boy. And maybe, when they find each other, Oz will learn to bark again.
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