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Adoption and Rescue

Benjamin, Carol Lea The Chosen Puppy: How to Select and Raise a Great Puppy from an Animal Shelter New York: Howell Book House, 1990. Wraps, 8vo, 87 pages, line drawings. Multiple copies (3d, 4th, and 5th printings): all in as new condition; $7.00. Inscribed copy: 5th printing, as new condition signed by the author on the title page; $10.00

There are more books by Carol Lea Benjamin in our "Behavior and Training" department.

Branigan, Cynthia A. Adopting the Racing Greyhound New York: Howell Book House, 1992. Wraps, 8vo, 148 pages, index, black-and-white photos; foreword by Cleveland Amory. 9th printing. As new condition. $4.00
---- Adopting the Racing Greyhound (2d edition) New York: Howell Book House, 1998. Wraps, 8vo, 178 pages, index, photographic anatomy chart, black-and-white photos (including a gallery of other sighthounds), lengthy list of adoption organizations and other resources. 1st printing. As new condition. $8.00

Crisp, Terri, and Samantha Glen Out of Harm's Way: The Extraordinary True Story of One Woman's Lifelong Devotion to Animal Rescue New York: Pocket Books, 1996. Wraps, 8vo, 394 pages, black-and-white photos (16-page insert; many dogs are shown); appendices include practical "Disaster Kit for Dogs" to safeguard your pet against most any eventuality. 1st thus. As new condition. $9.00

Evans, Mark Pet Rescue London: Fourth Estate, 1997. Pictorial hardcover, 4to, 128 pages, black-and-white photos throughout, 16-page color photo insert; foreword by Wendy Turner. Based on the popular British television series. With facts on the RSPCA and animal care; and detailed reports on rescued individuals, including such memorable characters as a "depressed" puppy, racing greyhounds, and an abused bullmastiff. 1st edition. As new condition. $20.00

Mahood, Jan Adopting a Dog: A Complete Authoritative Guide Neptune City: YearBooks Inc./TFH, 1998. Hardcover, 4to, 64 pages, color photos. Includes a chapter on rescue on the Internet. As new condition. $10.00

Papurt, M. L., DVM Saved! A Guide to Success with Your Shelter Dog Hauppauge: Barron's, 1997. Wraps, 8vo, 162 pages, index, 80 color photos; black-and-white illustrations by Michele Earle-Bridges. All the basics of adoption and ongoing general care, by a veterinarian who has adopted more than 20 shelter dogs. 1st printing. As new condition. $6.00

Raeke, Carolyn Guide to Adopting an Ex-Racing Greyhound Neptune City: TFH, 1997. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 64 pages, index, color photos (a few black-and-whites of historical interest). Near fine condition. $6.95

Rubenstein, Eliza, and Shari Kalina The Adoption Option: Choosing and Raising the Shelter Dog for You New York: Howell Book House, 1996. Wraps, 8vo, 180 pages, black-and-white photos. 1st printing. As new condition. $10.00

Star, Nora, edited by Greyhound Tales: True Stories of Rescue, Compassion & Love Fort Bragg: Lost Coast Press, 1997. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 116 pages, resources, 16-page color photo insert of portraits of rescued dogs; introduction by Susan Netboy. Numerous contributors share inspiring stories of rescued greyhounds. 1st edition. As new condition. $11.00

Dogs and Other Animal Companions

Miller, Cynthia D. Creating a Peaceable Kingdom: How to Live with More Than One Pet Yuba City: Animalia Publishing, 1997. Illustrated hardcover, 4to, 223 pages, detailed index, annotated bibliography, brief glossary, black-and-white illustrations. Advice on keeping multiple dogs and other animals (cats, birds, rabbits) and on combining the various species in one family. Covers everything from introducing animals to one another, to toys and daily care. 1st edition/2d printing. As new condition. $18.00

Sikora Siino, Betsy You Want a What for a Pet?! A Guide to 12 Alternative Pets New York: Howell Book House, 1996. Hardcover, 8vo, 212 pages, black-and-white and color photos, charts, roster of unusual-pet organizations. Discusses the ball python, chinchilla, ferret, frog and toad, green iguana, hedgehog, tarantula, hermit crab, miniature potbellied pig, rat and mouse, salamander, turtle and tortoise. 1st edition. As new condition. $12.00

Vlk, Elisabeth Guillet Creature Comforts: A Guide to Animals and Their Care Leesburg (Va.): National Humane Education Society, 1996. Pictorial wraps, 16mo, 124 pages, fill-in dog and cat health records. Covers a variety of animals and birds; contains the Humane Code of Honor. Good condition (pages faintly browned). $4.00

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