pets

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of guinea pigs and gives instructions for keeping them as pets.

Discusses ways in which animals are trained to help the handicapped and to provide companionship for mentally retarded, ill, and elderly persons. Based on interviews with professional animal trainers, therapists, social workers, and teachers.

Discusses the selection and care of a variety of pets suggested for city and country residents.

Garfield the comic-strip cat narrates a book of suggested names for cats, with his own humorous categories and definitions.

Max the millionaire poet dog and his Parisian poodle friend Cr?pes Suzette leave Paris for the lure of glittering Hollywood. Can movie stardom be far behind?.

On cover: A complete guide to the health, care, & behavior of cats.

Outlines the inner workings of canine's brains in order to determine how they perceive the world, each other, and humans. Examines what it might be like to be a dog and discusses how dog owners can use this knowledge to better relate to their pets.

Profiles fifty-six sporting, nonsporting, working, and herding dog breeds, describing their histories, dispositions, talents, and physical traits and presenting historical facts, and includes over three hundred photos and illustrations.