Here are a few other books that should be
of interest  to  all  dog  and animal  lovers.

Afghan Hounds
Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Behavior, and Training (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)

The Blessing of the Animals
True Stories of Ginny, the Dog Who Rescues Cats

Written by Philip Gonzalez, Leonore Fleischer, Joan Baron (Photographer), published by Harperperennial Library; [ISBN 0060928670], April 1, 1996

Prompted by overwhelming reader response to the bestselling The Dog Who Rescues Cats, this heartwarming, illustrated sequel chronicles the latest unbelieveable events in the lives of Ginny and her owner, Philip. "Ginny is one of the most remarkable animals you will ever know." -- Cleveland Amory. 12 photos. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title.

Career Success With Pets
How to Get Started, Get Going, Get Ahead

Written by Kim Barber, published by Howell Book House; [ISBN 0876057687], April 1, 1996

For those who desire a second income from part-time work, as well as those who want to become independent small business owners, this book highlights more than 20 occupations -- from animal photography to pet sitting, aquarium maintenance and veterinary support careers--that are appropriate for anyone regardless of age or financial status.

The Cats of Thistle Hill
A Mostly Peaceable Kingdom

Written by Roger A. Caras, published by Fireside; [ISBN 0684800616], July 1, 1995

The author of A Cat Is Watching and A Celebration of Cats shares warm, witty tales of the ten-plus cats who live with him and his family on their Thistle Hill Farm in Maryland. In rich, humorous detail, Roger A. Caras tells one whimsical anecdote after another as he follows the cats from adventure to adventure. Caras manages to slip in several humorous incidents involving his couch potato greyhounds!

Dogs: A Historical Journey
The Human/Dog Connection Through the Centuries

Written by Lloyd M. Wendt, published by Howell Book House; [ISBN 0876055331], October 1, 1996

This unique, interesting book tells how dogs and humans discovered each other in the dim world of prehistory and shared an epic odyssey that flourished through the ages. The ideal book for everyone interested in dogs and how we and they got here from there!

Dogs Never Lie About Love
Reflections on the Emotional World of Dogs

Written by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, published by Crown Publishing; [ISBN 0609600575], September 1, 1997

As he guides listeners through the surprising depth of canine emotional complexity, Jeffrey Masson draws from myth and literature, from scientific studies and from the stories and observations of dog trainers and dog lovers around the world. As he sweeps aside old prejudices on animal behavior, Masson reaches into a rich universe of dog feeling and their "master emotion," love.

Goodbye, Friend
Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who Has Ever Lost a Pet

Written by Gary Kowalski, published by Stillpoint Publishing; [ISBN 1883478227], October 1, 1997

James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories

Written by James Herriot, Lesley Holmes (Illustrator), published by St Martins Press; [ISBN 0312146310], September 1, 1996

For the first time, the favorite dog stories of the world's most beloved vet are collected in one lavishly illustrated volume. Border collies, sheepdogs, even Tricki Woo, the memorable Pekingese, are brought to life by the vibrant watercolors of Lesley Holmes and in these enchanting and heartwarming tales, each suffused with humor, wisdom, and humanity.

Lost and Found
Dogs, Cats, and Everyday Heroes at a Country Animal Shelter

Written by Elizabeth Hess, published by Harcourt Brace; ISBN: 0151003378], April 1998

Review by Steve Frey:
I just finished a good read:  Lost and Found, by Elizabeth Hess.  It features various stories from her stint as a volunteer in an upstate NY humane society shelter.

For those who like to use the list to commiserate with others who "suffer" with animal (greyhound) adoption issues will find a lot in common with Hess.  As has been noted, the toughest part are the people, not the dogs.  She touches on some of the issues discussed here [on Greyhound-L]:

Lost History of the Canine Race

Written by Mary Elizabeth Thurston, published by Andrews & McMeel; [ISBN 0836205480], October 1996

This book has tons of pictures, many featuring Greyhounds. Pictures include pencil sketches, drawings, paintings, war photos, family photos, even a photo of "a first-century A.D. Roman bronze lamp of a Greyhound-like dog with a hare in it's mouth" (the oil goes into the hare). The book supposedly covers 15,000 years of the canine race. The author's preface proves interesting in itself as she expresses the importance of the canine's affect on us from childhood to old age and how we who treat our own dogs as members of our families, knowing that fierce bond between owner and canine, find a sense of kinship with people and animals.

Ranch of Dreams
The Country's Most Unusual Sanctuary, Where Every Animal Has a Story

Written by Cleveland Amory, published by Viking Press; [ISBN 067087762X], November 1, 1997

As founder of The Fund for Animals, Cleveland Amory has worked tirelessly on the behalf of animals. In his bestseller, The Cat Who Came for Christmas, he confessed to being adopted by a stray cat. Now he shares, in his all-but-patented combination of humor and warmth, the remarkable stories of the animals which have been saved at his Black Beauty Ranch in East Texas.

Tails from the Bark Side

Written by Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson, published by Warner Books; [ISBN 0446521507], October 1, 1997

Brian Kilcommons, America's premier dog trainer for the past 25 years--and coauthor with Sarah Wilson of Good Owners, Great Dogs--presents a heartwarming, humorous, and touching collection of true tales of remarkable dogs that's sure to appeal to dog lovers everywhere.

Take Your Pet Along
1001 Places to Stay With Your Pet

 Written by Heather MacLean Walters, published by M C E; [ISBN 0964891328], March 1997

Whippets

Written by D. Caroline, Ph.D., published by Barrons Educational Series; [ISBN 0764103121], March, 1998

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