Unlikely friendships : dogs : 37 stories of canine compassion and courage

Unlikely friendships Dogs : 37 stories of canine compassion and courage

Jennifer S. Holland

Book - 2016

"A heartwarming and inspirational book for the tens of millions of dog owners and dog lovers-and the newest addition to the phenomenal Unlikely Friendship series, a publishing program with three New York Times bestselling books and, with its bestselling calendars, nearly two million copies in print. Unlikely Friendships: Dogs brings together twenty-seven new stories of canine kindness and courage, plus a handful of classic tales involving dogs from Unlikely Friendships, Unlikely Loves, and Unlikely Heroes. Meet Rex, a Belgian Malinois who learned to love and trust again through the improbable friendship of a goose. Popeye the Mastiff, who ran into a burning stable and saved seventeen terrified horses by nibbling at their hooves. And a ...pit bull named Dolly, whose antics with her best friend, Sheldon the tortoise, include games of tag. (Yes, picture a tortoise running after a dog!) Enhanced with beautiful full-color photographs, these true stories of camaraderie, affection, remarkable bravery are more than a lovely tribute; they are proof that dogs are every creature's best friend"--

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Subjects
Dogs > Behavior > Anecdotes.
Animal behavior > Anecdotes.
Social behavior in animals > Anecdotes.
Published
New York : Workman Publishing [2016]
Language
English
Main Author
Jennifer S. Holland (author)
Physical Description
237 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
9780761187288
  • Introduction
  • The Junkyard Dog and the Goose
  • The Bernese Mountain Dog and the Ferret
  • The Mastiff Who Saved Seventeen Horses
  • The Two-Wheeled Chihuahua and the Silkie Chicken
  • The Spotted Lamb and the Dalmatian*
  • The Little Girl and Her Guardian Angel
  • The Chameleon and the Yellow Lab
  • The Bionic Dog*
  • The Pug and the Coyote
  • The Giving Golden Retriever
  • The Pit Bull and the Tortoise
  • The Fox and the Hound*
  • The Unexpected Lifeguard
  • The Belgian Malinois and the Pygmy Owl
  • The Elephant and the Stray Dog*
  • Two Stories of Lifesaving Loyalty
  • Tillie and Phoebe
  • Razor and Jazzy
  • The Keepers of the Little Penguins*
  • The Mama Pit Bull and Her Precious Kittens
  • The Seeing Eye Dog Who Can't See
  • The Salty Dog and the Dolphins*
  • The Harzer Fuchs and
  • His Woodland Nursery
  • The Poodles Who Loved in the Face of Loss
  • The Dog Who Walked with Lions
  • Romeo and Juliet: The Canine Edition
  • The Rottweiler and the Wolf Pup*
  • The Miniature Horse and the Terrier
  • The Pup and the Prisoner Who Set Each Other Free
  • The Husky and the Wee Kittens
  • A Whizz of a Rescue Dog
  • The Dogs, the Meerkat, the Raccoon, and the Pig
  • The Dogs Who Sniff to Save Species*
  • The Doberman and the Gelding
  • The Devoted Dachshund and Her Feline Charge
  • The Goat and the Pit Bull*
  • The Loving Labrador
  • The Monkey and the Jack Russell Pups
  • References
  • Acknowledgments
Review by Library Journal Review

This new book from the best-selling "Unlikely" series by nature and science writer Holland (Unlikely Loves: 43 Heartwarming True Stories from the Animal Kingdom; Unlikely Heroes: 37 Inspiring Stories of Courage and Heart from the Animal Kingdom) celebrates the special bond formed between some special dogs and other species. From a mastiff named Popeye who saved horses from a burning barn to a pit bull named Dolly who befriended and played daily with an aged tortoise, these 37 examples (nine were reprinted from earlier editions) help us to appreciate the depths of generosity and freedom of spirit that many dogs exhibit. While most stories involve interspecies interactions, several describe therapy dogs specially trained to assist humans who have cognitive, physical, or emotional issues; there's even a story about Whizz, a Newfoundland who has saved nine drowning swimmers, so far! Dog lovers will enjoy browsing through this sweet, beautifully photographed title. The format invites readers to dip in and read the brief essays-and, in fact, would be lovely to read aloud to a classroom as well. Verdict This lightweight coffee-table book will elicit broad smiles from dog lovers and photography fans. For all ages.-Susan Riley, Mamaroneck P.L., NY © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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