Home Care

Looking to become a proud and responsible owner of a furry friend? Look no further than "Hamster Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Caring for Your Furry Friends". This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about hamster care, from choosing the perfect hamster to setting up the ideal habitat, feeding and grooming, and even health concerns. With detailed information on hamster breeds, behaviour, and socialization, you'll be equipped to provide the best possible care for your pet. Written by expert hamster owners and enthusiasts, this book offers a wealth of practical advice and ...

With all of the seismic shifts in today’s world, rates of anxiety and depression have been skyrocketing, and people have been turning to their dogs for solace and stability. Amidst these dire realities, something wonderful has taken shape. As people have brought furry friends into their lives for the first time or seized this opportunity to deepen the connections they already have, they are looking to understand how owning a dog can change their lives. Now, The Purest Bond explores the benefits our dogs can have on our physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being.

A young man is murdered for his prized pet fish. An Asian tycoon buys a single specimen for $150,000. Meanwhile, a pet detective chases smugglers through the streets of New York. Delving into an outlandish realm of obsession, paranoia, and criminality, The Dragon Behind the Glass tells the story of a fish like none other: a powerful predator dating to the age of the dinosaurs.

From playful and hilarious accounts of life with cats to heartwarming tales of cat courage, healing and learning, each touching story in Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul celebrates the special bond we share with our cats.

Written by experienced deafie owner Amanda Brahlek and using contributions from dozens of deaf dog owners, this truly is a “must listen” for anyone opening their home to a deaf dog. You’ll find answers to the most important questions a new deaf dog owner is faced with. Find out what it’s truly like to own a deaf dog: from accommodations to cuddles. This audiobook will provide you with the information you need to understand and best care for a deaf dog.

We all grow up and have coming-of-age moments. It doesn’t matter when you were born or what age you are now. You have in common with other people of any age the event of change that is associated with a growth in understanding, maturity, and becoming who you are. Sometimes these moments of change are referred to as epiphanic turning points. That means: we used to be like this, and now we are like this. It is not the particulars of the experience that make this kind of moment a universal experience; it is the event itself. Different fields of study approach this event of change and assign ...

After the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, Susannah Charleson was so impressed by the newspaper photo of an exhausted handler and his search-and-rescue dog that she decided to train a dog of her own. A dog lover and pilot with search experience herself, Charleson got Puzzle, a strong, bright Golden Retriever, who from the start, exhibited a unique aptitude for search-and-rescue work. But the puppy’s willfulness challenged even Susannah, who had raised dogs for years.

Horse ownership provides companionship, stress relief, and increased happiness…but these things only happen when you’re able to form a complete bond with your horse. When you have that foundational relationship in place, the way you’re able to train and care for your horse completely opens up. Your increased sense of confidence leads to a mutual respect between you and your horse…and this gives you the control you need in order to have fun together–while ensuring you both remain safe.

Escaping from a wretched existence on a rundown farm, a young Spanish water dog goes on the quest of a lifetime, in search of a family to love her and a place to call home. Follow Kat the dog as she tells her heart-warming and uplifting story. The little dog with a big heart who journeyed through fear and starvation to find her forever home.

In Pack of Two, the author of the acclaimed best seller Drinking: A Love Story tackles a different sort of relationship. Two-time Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank ( Boys Don’t Cry, Million Dollar Baby) guides us into the life of Caroline Knapp who, after losing both parents to cancer and breaking off a two-decade long relationship with alcohol in the span of one year, struggles - and succeeds - to redefine her world. The unlikely solution to Knapp’s task was found in the form of a dog named Lucille.

Beyond Companionship is a powerful, step-by-step guide to transforming your dog into a life-changing service dog. Whether you're living with anxiety, PTSD, mobility challenges, or chronic illness, this book offers a proven path to training your dog to serve with purpose and precision. Author Evelyn Hart shares real-world success stories—from rescue dogs turned seizure-alert saviors to quiet companions helping children with autism feel safe in the world.

Hutton has now written a fascinating full biography of Sergeant Reckless, who earned two Purple Hearts for her heroic efforts, among other military decorations. Hutton has spoken with the marines who fought alongside Reckless and tells the complete and captivating tale of how a would-be Korean racehorse became one of the greatest Marine Corps wartime heroes. Sgt. Reckless brings the legend back to life more than half a century later.

Prolific science writer Susan E. Goodman has delighted young audiences with her informative and always entertaining works. In It's a Dog's Life, Goodman explores such canine quandaries as, ''Why do dogs sniff everything?'' and ''What do they see when they look at a sunset?'' Goodman's engaging, humorous writing style grabs young listeners and proves the perfect vehicle for offering choice tidbits on canine evolution, breeds, and behavior.

Jodi Stuber wasn't looking for another horse for her struggling therapy ranch―let alone one like Solomon. After losing his herd, he was solitary and sad, spending his days standing near the plastic deer in his yard for company. No stranger herself to loss and heartache, Jodi knew she had to give Solomon a home. The road to recovery wouldn’t be easy. As Solomon struggled to fit in with his new herd and Jodi continued to navigate her own grief, the two developed a deep bond. But just as Jodi and Solomon were both beginning to heal, an unthinkable tragedy struck the therapy ranch.

Bringing home a puppy? This fun, friendly guide to puppyhood prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From the basics - housebreaking, feeding, training - to the latest on doggie day care, traveling with a puppy, and the new designer breeds, you get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog.

That the dog evolved from the wolf is an accepted fact of evolution and history, but the question of how wolf became dog has remained a mystery, obscured by myth and legend. How the Dog Became the Dog posits that dog was an evolutionary inevitability in the nature of the wolf and its human soul mate. The natural temperament and social structure of humans and wolves are so similar that as soon as they met on the trail they recognized themselves in each other.

The Complete Puppy and Dog Training Solution offers a clear, step-by-step guide to raising a happy, well-behaved pup using kind, effective methods rooted in positive reinforcement. Whether you’ve adopted a stubborn rescue or a playful new puppy, this audiobook will help you build trust and create a lasting bond.

Frugal Mama’s Guide to Making Bar Soap, Liquid Soap, Shampoo, Conditioner, Facial Cleanser, Laundry Detergent & Pet Wash Create Natural, Chemical-Free, and Affordable Household Products at Home! Tired of commercial soaps and cleaning products loaded with harmful chemicals? Want to take control of what goes on your skin and into your home? Many store-bought soaps, shampoos, and detergents contain synthetic ingredients that can disrupt hormones, irritate the skin, and pollute the environment. But what if you could make your own luxurious, all-natural, and eco-friendly alternatives—right ...

El autor de La ladrona de libros, que conquistó a más de 10.000.000 de lectores, vuelve con un memoir sincero, conmovedor y lleno de humor sobre su adopción de tres perros abandonados.

A Chance in the World is the unbelievably true story of a wounded and broken boy destined to become a man of resilience, determination, and vision. Through it all, Steve's story teaches us that no matter how broken our past, no matter how great our misfortunes, we have it in us to create a new beginning and to build a place where love awaits.