Pets

For a number of years, Dr. Stark has been observing and  working with police dogs and police dog handlers, with a view to sorting out some of the many misperceptions and myths that prevail in the world  of working dogs. Through this unique collection of her thought-provoking  articles and photographs, she shares her observations and analyses in  a …

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The Oorang Kennels were without a doubt the best known Airedale kennels in North America in their day, largely due to Walter Lingo and his enthusiastic (and often unusual) promotion of the breed. Over the years, misconceptions about Lingo's breeding system and the dogs that came out of it created controversy. Bryan Cummins' in-depth research reveal …

Animals have extraordinary minds capable of exceptional acts of perception, generosity, bravery and kindness. Their connection with humankind gives us a glimpse into their world and their desire to share it with us. Here is a collection of fascinating, heartwarming and humorous tales about some of the animal kingdom's amazing inhabitants and their …

Loving or aloof, mischievous or cuddly--for many people, their cats are an integral part of the family. Here are extraordinary stories of some of the world's most charismatic and captivating cats: * Princess Kitty, dubbed ''The Smartest Cat in the World,'' was trained to play the piano and do 100 other incredible tricks * ASPCA 2007 cat of the year …

Our best friends. They can be pets or working dogs; they race for sticks and balls or find survivors of disasters, and they are the subjects of some of the most amazing and touching stories: * Employees of the Albany post office adopted a stray puppy named Owney, and in his life he traveled hundreds of thousands of miles with the mail to places aro …

Joyce Grant-Smith was born in Annapolis Royal and has spent most of her life in the beautiful Annapolis Valley. She completed her Bed at Acadia University in 1979 and has enjoyed teaching in elementary and middle schools ever since. She and her husband, Les, have been married for over thirty years, and have have raised two children, Jesse and Alexi …

Not just a companion, the dog has padded beside Natives and explorers since the advent of man on the North American continent. Friend, hunter, fellow rover, hauler of trade goods and household items, the dog has been a working member of the family throughout history. From travois and sledge in Native pre-history, through the paw prints of Hollywood …