human-animal relationships

"What starts out as a day at a carnival and a ride on the flying swings for Callie and her friend Gabriel ends up becoming an adventure for Callie when she is magically whisked away to Texas, where she finds an abandoned barn owlet"--Provided by publisher.

A chocolate lab puppy named Zeus is known for being smart, strong, and courageous, which means he will be the perfect water rescue dog. Zeus and Kimo, the young boy tasked with training him, become best of friends, but they both know that when Zeus's training is over, it will mean the two's separation--unless Zeus and his boy can find a way to work together and stay together forever.

Have you ever sat in a shoebox? Of course, you have. But have you ever sat in one when your best friend Dave has spread his feathery self out so wide that his cheesy feet are right up your beak and an old banana is taking up the rest of the space? I didn't think so. This is where our story begins . . . Dave Pigeon and his best friend Skipper are travelling in a box to Pawsville Vets . . . maybe Dave will finally get his broken wing fixed. The pet shop is full of new friends . . . Jet the dog, Cricket Ball Face the hamster . . . and with friendship comes a bit of healthy competition, and what could be better than a race for a racing pigeon? But the only animal who thinks Dave is capable of going up against the infamous Mickey Lightning is Dave himself.

Dave Pigeon is BACK! And so is his side-kick Skipper. But trouble is afoot. When their Human Lady leaves to go on a 'holiday' (whatever that is), Dave and Skipper are horrified to find that their food supply quickly runs dry. With delicious biscuits on their minds, they set off in search of a new owner - but is Reginald Grimster all he seems? Why is he so keen on feeding them? And why does he have so many books about cooking . . .?.

"Jen's parents moved her all the way to Los Angeles, the least they could do was get her a pet. And Jen chose Mimi. Little did she know that Mimi was not the perfect cat. She was stubborn. She was standoffish. And she was mean. But one day, Mimi started talking to Jen and telling her what she wanted and needed. A talking cat? What could be better? Mimi shows Jen how much she loves her and makes the ultimate sacrifice"--Amazon.com.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

An exploration of animal-assisted therapy that discusses its history; describes programs for children, the elderly, and prison inmates; and examines related controversies.

"Join . . . science writer . . . Mary Roach on an . . . investigation into the unpredictable world where wildlife and humans meet. What's to be done about a jaywalking moose? A grizzly bear caught breaking and entering? A murderous tree? As . . . Roach discovers, the answers are best found not in jurisprudence but in science: the curious science of human-wildlife conflict, a discipline at the crossroads of human behavior and wildlife biology. . . Roach reveals as much about humanity as about nature's lawbreakers"--.

"In 2008, Moko the dolphin was well known at Mahia Beach on New Zealand's North Island. People loved to come and watch the playful dolphin fetch beach balls, steal boogie boards, and interact with the swimmers and beachgoers. In March of that year, two pygmy sperm whales got trapped between a sandbar and the beach and couldn't get them back to the ocean. Several concerned people were unable to help the whales--until Moko came along. Dive in and learn all about the heroic dolphin who helped lead two distressed whales back to the safety of the sea"--Provided by publisher.

As a mixed-breed, Marnie's dog, Koda, is not eligible for dog shows, so her grandmother's friend suggests that Koda and Marnie should enter a dog dancing competition--but Marnie has problems picking up the steps, and feels clumsy, especially when compared to the clever Koda.