Our pets have an impact on our lives. Life is a journey, and Zippy's was fascinating and entertaining. Sometimes we see our pets as just pets. Other times, we see them as family members. Zippy was a family member to me and my family. He gave us great joy. This is an educational and moral-oriented story with a splash of humor. Every chapter describes different events in Zippy's life that makes the reader want to know more about him. People will enjoy reading this book. The book is easy to read, especially for beginners. The book is about Zippy protecting the house from invaders. It talks about Zippy loving when it was hard to love. He was caring to the point of laying his own life down. In addition, he made friends with the unfriendly. For a small creature, he had a big heart that is described throughout the chapters in this book. We can learn from observing creatures. I learned that every life is precious and has a purpose. I wrote about Zippy so that the love he transpired could be transmitted through the words in this book and never be forgotten. Finally, I believe children will be able to learn from this book. They will not only be intrigued to read but also to be considerate when they have their own pet. A pet is a gift. They will understand that pets have feelings too.

Mike Gaddis swore to be painfully selective in choosing the puppy that would accompany him on the horseback pointing dog trials he so badly wanted to participate in. He knew the smallest female born sixth in the litter of twelve English setters was special, but he didn't understand the power of her potential until he let her loose in the field. Her lightning speed earned her the name Zip Zap, and she grew to be the best bird dog Gaddis ever owned. In this memoir, Gaddis celebrates the dog's indomitable spirit and tells the story of training and developing superior pointers, from their first unrefined runs in the amateur puppy stakes to winning major championships.

“A fascinating glimpse into the canine world, possibly deeper and more accurate than any we have had until now” (The New York Times Book Review). Long before the Dog Whisperer, anthropologist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas revealed to readers the nature of pack dynamics, leading to a completely new understanding of dogs, their personalities, and their desires. Based on thirty years of living with and observing dogs, The Hidden Life of Dogs asks one question: What do dogs want? To find out, we must meet the pack. First there is Misha, a husky Thomas followed on her daily rounds of more than 130 square miles. Then there is Maria, who adored Misha, bore his puppies, and clearly mourned when he moved away; the brave pug Bingo and his little wife, Violet; the dingo Viva; and other colorful characters. In observing them, Thomas learned that what dogs want most of all is other dogs. Informative and captivating, The Hidden Life of Dogs will give every canine owner and canine lover great insight into dog behavior. “A wonderful book . . . Too bad dogs can’t read. They’d be fascinated. Dog people will be too.” —USA Today

A collection of Zippy the Pinhead strips from the early '80s. An excellent introduction Bill Griffith's popular comic strip. From his first appearance in Tales of the Toad, Zippy has lived a true American Success Story.

What do you do when the past is your future? Eleven years ago Delilah Allen was in love, but he left her heartbroken and alone. To survive the pain, she threw her passion into becoming one of the top nurses in San Antonio. The Happy Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center needs a new owner or it will have to close. Now, burnt out from her job and looking for a change, Delilah steps up to help the children and the horses. It is her dream come true until everything falls apart. Suddenly, she finds herself with a herd of horses, no job, and no money. Kade Kisment has been on the road for the past eleven years trying to run from the mistakes he made in Sunnydale, TX. He has scratched out a living on the bull-riding circuit and is now one of the top riders. Just a few months before the Bull Riding Championships, he is laid up with severe injuries and only his brother, Kaleb, has a place for him to stay. But Kade's injuries and the family ranch are too much for Kaleb to handle by himself. Kaleb runs into Delilah at the grocery store. He offers her a job as an in-home nurse, taking care of her ex-boyfriend, Kade. Can she control her heart long enough to earn enough money to save the riding center and her new future? Or will the past be too much to overcome? Hang onto your hats for this sweet and clean second chance cowboy romance from Sunnydale, TX. This is a standalone novel.

She has to stay low. Ears to the ground. Danger's nipping at her heels. Mel's tracking a killer in the world of racing dachshunds. Wiener takes all at the Laguna Beach Dachshund Dash. Melinda Langston, owner of Bow Wow Boutique, and her quirky assistant, Betty Foxx, are on hand to root for their favorite racers. But before the starting gun goes off, hated dachshund owner, Richard Eriksen, is found dead, and gun-toting Betty is suspect number one. Determined to clear Betty's name, Mel quickly picks up the scent of the cutthroat world of Doxie racing. Cheating. Doping. Gambling. Controversy lies at every turn. It seems everyone has a secret--including Betty. The killer is hot on Mel's heels. Can Mel expose the truth before the killer catches her?

When the nurturing nature of women meets the loyalty and unguarded affection of dogs, remarkable stories ensue. This book showcases these amazing connections and the resulting courageous and compassionate acts of love and healing they bring about.