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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,...
62) White Fang
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The adventures in the northern wilderness of a dog who is part wolf and who eventually makes his peace with man
63) Bingo
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[2022]
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"Bingo is a lab mix! He's also blind. Bingo can learn to cope, but he needs Lizzie's help--and he needs a friend. By the end of the story Bingo will have his very own guide dog!"--
64) Ribsy
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Separated from his owner, Henry Huggins, in a shopping center parking lot, an ordinary city dog begins a string of bewildering adventures
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"Everyone says Star is much too fast to be a sheepdog but when your mom is a sheepdog champion, what else can you be? When a lamb goes missing on a field trip to Stormy Mountain, Star races up to find it. But she soon discovers that the lamb isn't the only one who needs her help"--
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A pioneering canine behaviorist draws on cutting-edge research to show that a single, simple trait-the capacity to love-is what makes dogs such perfect companions for humans, and explains how we can better reciprocate their affection.
Does your dog love you?
Every dog lover knows the feeling. The nuzzle of a dog's nose, the warmth of them lying at our feet, even their whining when they want to get up on the bed. It really seems like our dogs love...
74) Gem
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"Gem is a golden retriever puppy who loves to dig. She gets adopted out to a handful of would-be forever families, but no matter how much she wants to please her new people, she can't keep herself from digging up the roses...and the lawn...and the couch cushions...anything that's remotely diggable. Over and over she is returned to the shelter, unwanted and heartbroken. The folks at the Sterling Center recognize Gem's flaw as an asset. A dog this driven...
75) Miki
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Charles and his family foster Miki, a Bichon Frise puppy whose former owner taught her to dance.
78) Wondrous Rex
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Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan has written a magical and funny tale about the joy found in using words, sharing stories, and loving a wondrous dog named Rex.
79) Pugs
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Introduces readers to the history, behavior, and physical description of Pugs. Colorful spreads, fun facts, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.
80) Dogtown
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2023.
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In Dogtown, a shelter for unwanted canine and robot dogs, an extraordinary bond develops between Chance, a longing three-legged dog, Metalhead, an empathetic robot, and Mouse, their friendly ally, as they strive to find forever homes.
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