human-animal relationships

A man reflects on his troubled childhood, when, at thirteen years old, he was sentenced to two years at a reformatory ranch in Colorado, where he and the other boys cared for untamed horses.

Danny, a rising rodeo star whose border collie, Banjo, has been wounded by neighbors, and Meg, who has a way with animals, come together to keep Banjo safe, aided by Danny's brother.

The continuing adventures of Garfield the cat, in which Garfield gets some new friends, and enters a race against the world's fastest cat.

"The dog who thinks of himself as 'Bailey' knows one thing for sure: all dogs go to heaven after they have fulfilled their purpose on earth. But Bailey's work on earth is far from finished, there are still so many more humans that need a dog's talent for unconditional love. There is one family in particular that needs Bailey's help, a family that is on the verge of breaking apart. But if Bailey helps this family he won't remember his previous lives, the connections he's made, and the humans he's met and loved. Bailey must decide whether to sacrifice everything to heal this one, desperate family"--OCLC.

"The story of a bear named Millie: her life, death, and cubs, and what they reveal about the changing wilds of the American West"--Provided by publisher.

"Amelia has only had her handsome puppy, Monty, for a few months when her grandpa gets sick and has to spend time in the hospital. He desperately needs someone to take care of his beloved dachshund, Daisy, so Mom and Dad agree to give her a home. But when Daisy arrives, she is unhappy and scared. Meanwhile, Monty doesn't understand why Amelia is making such a big deal over the new arrival. Doesn't Amelia love him anymore?"--Back cover.

"Stacy would do anything to protect the taiga where she lives with the pack of intelligent wolves who raised her. But when humans start to encroach on their forest, their only choice is escape to a place no Arctic wolf has gone before: the desert. The mesa, with its canyons, snakes, and coyotes, will be like nothing the pack has ever seen. Even in this unfamiliar territory, Stacy is determined to rescue animals in need. But as she and her wolves face new dangers and old secrets, Stacy can't help but wonder-where does she truly belong?"--Provided by publisher.

"Journey along as Willow visits patients at a hospital, helps children read at a library pajama party, and brings smiles to people who need them"--Provided by publisher.

"Using onomatopoeia, this almost wordless story tells of a homeless cat who finds shelter on a bus where she meets a cat-loving Asian grandfather"--Provided by publisher.

"Stacy was raised by wolves. She's never need humans to survive, and from what she sees of them, they're dangerous and unpredictable. For as long as she can remember, Stacy's pack of powerful, playful wolves-- Addison, Basil, Everest, Noah, Tucker, and Wink--have been her only family. Together, Stacy's pack patrols the forest to keep other animals safe, relying on her wits and each wolf's unique abilities to accomplish risky rescue missions. But as the forest changes and dangers begin lurking in their territory, are Stacy and the wolves prepared for the perils that await them?--Jacket flap.