Discusses Abraham Lincoln's love of animals, covering the time when he pardoned the turkey that was destined to be part of Christmas dinner at the White House, his rescue of three kittens during the Civil War, and other examples of his compassion.
Draws from research in the emerging field of anthrozoology, the science of human-animal relations, to explore questions about the inconsistencies and moral complexities of human relationships with other species.
the controversial line between entertainment and abuse
Laufer, Peter
2012
The author examines how animals have been used for entertainment and sport in animal acts, canned hunting, cockfighting, and more, and explores the line between use and abuse.
A graphic novel adaptation of Jack London's novel which follows the adventures of a dog who is part wolf as he eventually makes his peace with man in the wilderness of northern Canada.
The sheep dog Mack is the only constant in his owner Justine Mead's life, and when she travels back to her childhood home Mack is lost and then found by the couple Alice and Ed Parmalee who are mourning the death of their daughter.