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For those who enjoyed Amazing Gracie or Merle’s Door, here is a completely new tale of a rescued dog who becomes the unlikely purveyor of a powerful gift. What if most people have it wrong, and miracles are not the exception but the norm? Flash’s Song is the true account of how one person discovered the secret of miracles. It is a story of the power of laughter, the power of family, and, ultimately, the power of love to get us through life.

When Michael and Cheryl Morse slowly drifted apart amid an empty nest, her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, his symptoms of PTSD, and the grief of losing their two beloved dogs put down on the same day three years prior, it became apparent their lives were in need of a little joy. Enter an energetic, white ball of fluff known as Mr. Wilson. Mr. Wilson's story begins in Arkansas, where he was left in a leaky, drafty barn for days.

In a remote outpost of Now Zad, in Helmand Province, Pen Farthing’s tour of duty will change his life forever, but for entirely unexpected reasons... Appalled by the horrors of a local dog fight, he intervenes to free the victims. One of these dogs finds his way into the Marine compound—and into Pen’s heart. Soon other strays are being drawn to the sanctuary provided by Pen’s makeshift pound. But as his time in Helmand draws to an end, Pen cannot leave the dogs of Now Zad to their own fates. He begins hatching plans to help them escape to a better life.

When 23-year-old shepherdess Emma Gray breaks off her engagement, the chance to take over an isolated Northumberland farm seems just the fresh start she needs. But while the beautiful scenery certainly offers plenty of scope for contemplation, a night out with an eligible bachelor soon seems more remote than the farm itself. And once you add fugitive sheep and freak blizzards into the mix, Emma's dreams of a happy future at Fallowlees Farm quickly begin to fade.

Long Lost Family presenter and Radio 5 breakfast show host Nicky Campbell reveals how the simple unconditional love of Maxwell, his Labrador, turned his life around and helped him come to terms with his difficult journey as an adopted child. Dogs have been the common link between the key moments in Nicky Campbell's life: there was Toby, the dog he never knew and who sat devotedly by his cot before his adoption, and then the adorable fox terrier Candy, who arrived soon after he was happily adopted. Nothing could replace the loss of Candy when he died suddenly, when Nicky was 11.

Do you own a cat or are you thinking about getting one? Are you worried that you won't be able to properly care for it once it arrives? You need a book that will provide all the answers! Sharing your life with an animal can have a lot of positives. We get a lot from them and they give plenty back, but when it comes to looking after them properly, we need to know exactly what to do.

“ Sparkles with humor, joy and wit. London’s Number One Dog-Walking Agency bounds along with the energy of a rambunctious pup and exudes the wisdom of a beloved canine with an old soul (you know the type)."" — BookPage The irresistibly charming memoir of a young woman who started her own...

Hosted by renowned pet psychologist and behaviorist Warren Eckstein, The Pet Show tackles America's toughest pet problems. With topics like "what to expect from your pet when you're expecting" and "pet body language", this show will teach listeners how to better understand and care for their furry friends.

Since moving west over a decade ago, Tom Groneberg has worked with horses as a trail guide, as a ranch hand, and as the manager of his own ranch in Montana, but he has never owned a really good horse. Until, on an autumn night, in a warm barn under a blanket of snow, Blue is born. Soon, he will belong to Tom Groneberg. "If I had a good horse," writes Tom, "I could give it my life. I could ride it for years. We could grow old together." So begins this unique American love story about a man and his horse.

Dieses Hörbuch ist weder ein schlauer Ratgeber über moderne Hundeerziehung noch eine wissenschaftliche Abhandlung zum Thema artgerechte Haustierhaltung. Es soll vielmehr zu einer angenehm "hündischen" Familienunterhaltung beitragen. Daher ist es für alle Hundefreunde und Freizeit-Kynologen, oder solche, die es werden wollen, gedacht. Für alle Frauchen und Herrchen, die gern "hündisch" erlernen möchten, aber auch für alle, die bereits schon fleißig "hündisch" mitreden können.

Impulskontrolle bei Hunden. Lebhaft, verspielt, von allem zu begeistern und quirlig im ganzen Haus unterwegs – ein fröhlicher Hund ist Grund zur Freude und zaubert Besitzern mit seiner Lebendigkeit ein Lächeln ins Gesicht. Doch dabei ist eines wichtig: Es muss auch eine andere Seite geben und zwar die der Impulskontrolle. Damit das Zusammenleben mit Ihrem besten Freund nicht von problematischen Zwischenfällen überschattet wird, zeigt dieses Buch Ihnen nun einen kinderleichten Weg, mit dem Sie genau die richtige Balance aus Erziehung, Kontrolle, Vertrauen und Zuneigung finden.

Alleine sein ist gar nicht so leicht – besonders für sensible Hunde. Mit Ich bin gleich wieder da bekommt dein Hund eine sanfte, gesprochene Begleitung für Momente der Trennung. Die ruhige Stimme vermittelt Sicherheit, Orientierung und Vertrauen: Du bist nicht vergessen. Du bist in Sicherheit. Und ich komme wieder. Diese Hundemeditation ist ideal für kurze Trennungsphasen, den Alltag im Homeoffice, das Training fürs Alleinbleiben oder einfach als liebevolle Geste, wenn du den Raum verlässt. Sie stärkt die emotionale Bindung, ohne dass du physisch anwesend sein musst.

Alleine sein ist gar nicht so leicht – besonders für sensible Hunde. Mit Ich bin gleich wieder da bekommt dein Hund eine sanfte, gesprochene Begleitung für Momente der Trennung. Die ruhige Stimme vermittelt Sicherheit, Orientierung und Vertrauen: Du bist nicht vergessen. Du bist in Sicherheit. Und ich komme wieder. Diese Hundemeditation ist ideal für kurze Trennungsphasen, den Alltag im Homeoffice, das Training fürs Alleinbleiben oder einfach als liebevolle Geste, wenn du den Raum verlässt. Sie stärkt die emotionale Bindung, ohne dass du physisch anwesend sein musst.

A book guaranteed to touch anyone who has ever had a beloved pet… From instant New York Times bestseller, Dr. Nick Trout comes another touching and heartfelt story from the front lines of veterinary medicine—the story of two dogs who forever changed the way he thought about life...

Die Wachtelhaltung ist ein faszinierendes, eigenständiges und gleichzeitig nützliches Hobby mit vielen Facetten und Freuden. Und genau das entdecken immer mehr Menschen in Deutschland für sich. Sei es, weil sie sich schon immer mal etwas Landleben nach Hause holen wollten, keinen Platz für ausgewachsene Hühner haben, oder einfach, weil sie die kleinen Vögel schön und interessant finden. Wenn Sie auch dazugehören und mit dem Gedanken spielen, in die Wachtelhaltung einzusteigen, sind Sie mit diesem Buch für den Start richtig ausgestattet.

Lo cierto y lo no tan cierto sobre si los perros tienen sentimientos; un debate entre una especialista en conducta y desarrollo humano y una médico veterinario especialista en conducta de perros, definen si los perros pueden tener sentimientos o no...

Kaiser is a dog who grew up on the streets with his owner - although they were homeless, they had each other and with that came an unbreakable bond. However, when Kaiser's owner is diagnosed with terminal cancer, their future together is cut short and Kaiser is at risk of being left alone and in danger. However, this is when Michelle - founder of the charity Dogs On The Streets - met Kaiser and his owner. She immediately knows that she must help Kaiser and tirelessly campaigns on his and his owner's behalf.

Lara the Runaway Cat tells the story of Gobi, the loveable pup who followed Dion Leonard across a gruelling 155-mile trek across the Gobi Desert, and her mischievous cat sister, Lara, who runs away from her family, seeking a courageous adventure and different life. Lara doesn’t realise how...

Following Atticus is the remarkable true story of a man and a dog embarking on the challenge of a lifetime. This is author Tom Ryan’s inspiring tale of how he and his miniature schnauzer companion, the “Little Buddha” Atticus M. Finch, attempted to scale all forty-eight of New...

‘Absolute heaven.’ Jilly Cooper A hilarious and heartfelt year following one woman and her puppy – from chaos and tears to healing and new beginnings. It’s a love story, but not as you know it. Raising a puppy is simple: feed them, walk them, love them. Right? Wrong. Armed with...