animal shelters

The Critter Club helps some homeless poultry, and Amy finds herself feeling a bit "chicken" as the Quiz Bowl approaches.

"Counts up ten dogs who are waiting in a shelter, then counts back down to one as each dog is adopted"--Provided by publisher.

"When Ella discovers an injured fox by the river, she wants to nurse it back to health but has to be careful how she handles the fox so that it can be returned to the wild."--Provided by publisher.

"When a new foal is born at Animal Magic, Ella wants to make sure that she can find a new home for him that is close enough for her to visit."--Provided by publisher.

A group of school children, disturbed by the plight of Maggie, a dog abandoned by her family and slated to be euthanized at the local pound, raise money and volunteers to build and run a no-kill shelter.

"Barbie and her sisters are throwing an adoption event for the local animal shelter. It's also their puppies' birthday! Can they throw the event and celebrate their birthday all in the same day?"--Back cover.

"While out walking a dog one day, Adam notices a shaggy, lonely pony standing by herself in a field, without food or water. When he continues to see her day after day, he realizes that this is another case for the Pet Rescue Club--four animal loving fourth graders who come together to help animals in need in their suburban home town"--Provided by the publisher.

Explores what animal control offices do, including pet licensing, microchipping, and other things that keep animals within their communities safe and healthy.

Explores the history of homeless dog shelters along with personal stories from the author, shelter directors, trainers, researchers, adoption counselors, and dog caretakers around the United States about their experiences with lovable shelter dogs.

"When Ellie learns that her cousin is getting married, she's really excited! She has always wanted to go to a wedding. But then she gets even better news when her cousin asks her to be a flower girl! Then the Critter Club gets the cutest guest Ellie has ever seen: a little French bulldog. Ellie works hard to find a home for the puppy, but she's worried she won't be able to. Suddenly she has an idea that will guarantee that the puppy lives happily ever after!"--Provided by publisher.