pet owners

"Some are too scary, some are too smelly, some are too wiggly, and some are too giggly. Can Mabel find the perfect pet for her family?"--Provided by publisher.

Tens of millions of households in the United States have pets. They are often considered integral parts of families and close companions. There is a long history of domesticating animals, and this volume in part considers the intertwined evolution of animals and domestic animals to examine how these relationships have developed. It discusses the characteristics and behaviors of cats, dogs, and other animals that allows humans to create such a strong bond with them. It also looks at recent research on the advantages pets have on physical and mental health.

"Through existential quandaries, nose squeezes, and fruit-related torture, Muco's devotion to her beloved Mr. Komatsu never wavers. She's loving life, even when a dubious new kid appears on the block--though now Ushiko's got the rumblies?!"--Back cover.

"Through cherry blossom season and the mysteries of 'Christmas' to the joy and heartache of Valentine's Day, Muco endures the pain of trips to the vet and the humiliation of learning a new trick, all while fending off potential rivals for the affection of her beloved Mr. Komatsu"--Back cover.

Contains a collection of comic strips about the adventures of a housecat named Linney as it deals with humans, animals, and other woes.

"Fukumaru's in the hospital and in big trouble! This turn of events leaves Mr. Kanda in big trouble too, emotionally speaking. Both the man and the cat know what it's like to be lonely, and as the days pass in a whirl, the reason Mr. Kanda weeps from time to time gradually becomes clear . . ."--Amazon.com.

"As of 2017, 55 percent of American households included at least one pet. Pets are ubiquitous and often considered part of the family, but are they content in a domestic setting? Is there a way for us to tell if we are giving pets a suitable standard of living? Many factors must be considered when looking at the ethics of pet ownership, including what rights animals should possess, where the animals come from, and what species of animals should be kept as pets. Readers will gain a better understanding of the many ethical considerations surrounding pet ownership"--Provided by publisher.

The Fat Cat returns for an new collection of his comic book adventures! Garfield's latest & greatest collection of comic book stories is here! In this volume, Garfield celebrates both Halloween and Thanksgiving, while also making new friends amongst the postal service and Santa's Elves. And while Nermal becomes part of some classic fairy tales, guest artist Maris Wicks (PRIMATES) joins us for a tale of Pooky meeting some visitors from outer space. .

"Follows the adventures of Garfield as he explores what life is like outside of the friendly confines of Jon's house"--OCLC.

Jim Qwilleran, a wealthy newspaper columnist in the small town of Pickax, and his crime-sensitive Siamese cat Koko, sense that something is wrong when movie star Thelma Thackeray, supposedly a native of Moose County, returns home after a six-decade-long Hollywood career to open a film club in the deserted opera house.