The first full week in June is National Pet Appreciation Week. If you've got pets in your life--whether they are cats, dogs, or more unusual creatures--MHL has books to help you make sure those pets are living their best lives. (And they might just improve your life, too!)
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Aquarium style : imaginative ideas for creating dream homes for fish
by Matthew Christian Showcases thirty different design ideas for aquariums such as transparent, Zen garden, and mountain themes, and includes advice on heating, lighting, filtration, cleaning, and basic care of aquariums. |
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Birds of a feather : a true story of hope and the healing power of animals
by Lorin Lindner The clinical supervisor for Clinica Sierra Vista Behavioral Health traces her unlikely founding of the Serenity Park exotic bird sanctuary and veteran PTSD center, describing how her relationship with an abandoned Moluccan cockatoo led to her use the deep bonds that birds are capable of forming to establish a beneficial therapy practice for traumatized veterans. |
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Do unto animals : a friendly guide to how animals live, and how we can make their lives better
by Tracey Stewart A former veterinary technician and animal advocate—through hundreds of wonderful illustrations, homemade projects and expert advice—provides insight into the secret lives of animals and the kindest ways to live with and alongside them. |
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Dwarf hamsters : everything about purchase, care, nutrition, and behavior
by Sharon Lynn Vanderlip Discusses the varieties, breeding, selection, keeping, and care of these petite rodents. |
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Engineering for cats : better the life of your pet with 10 cat-approved projects
by Mac Delaney An aerospace engineer offers practical, inventive DIY projects that offer solutions for the most common problems faced by owners and their felines including a fountain the provides fresh, moving water and the Cat Cave, for scratching and ergonomic lounging. |
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The forever dog : surprising new science to help your canine companion live younger, healthier, and longer
by Rodney Habib Two of the world's most popular and trusted pet care advocates, drawing on wisdom from top geneticists, microbiologists, and longevity researchers, arms readers with the knowledge needed to make wise choices to keep their dogs healthy and happy for years to come. |
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Forever home : how we turned our house into a haven for abandoned, abused, and misunderstood dogs--and each other
by Ron Danta From the stars of 'Life in the Doghouse' on Netflix and founders of one of the most recognizable rescue organizations in the world, Finding Our Forever Home is part memoir, part care-and-keeping-of-rescue-dogs, with a heartwarming, compassionate voice and a message of acceptance, kindness, and, of course, love. |
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Funny farm : my unexpected life with 600 rescue animals
by Laurie Zaleski The founder of an animal rescue shares her experiences caring for over 600 animals, including horses, goats, dogs, cats, chickens and pigs and how she was able to honor her mother's legacy by carrying on her work. |
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Happily Ever Esther : Two Men, a Wonder Pig, and Their Life-Changing Mission to Give Animals a Home
by Steve Jenkins The authors of Esther the Wonder Pig share the riotous story of how after leaving the city to open their farm sanctuary, they tackled the unexpected realities of farm life and eventually accepted dozens of animals. |
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How Stella learned to talk : the groundbreaking story of the world's first talking dog
by Christina Hunger An incredible, revolutionary true story and surprisingly simple guide to teaching your dog to talk from a speech-language pathologist who has taught her dog to communicate using simple paw-sized buttons associated with different words. |
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A House Rabbit Primer: Understanding and Caring for Your Companion Rabbit is a complete, up-to-date handbook on all aspects of rabbit care for both new and experienced pet rabbit owners. |
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Indoor cat : how to enrich their lives and expand their world
by Laura J. Moss Can an indoor cat live a happy, stimulating, and active life? A veterinarian and a journalist answer this question with a resounding 'yes,' and offer real-life guidance for opening up your cat's world, even if they stay within the confines of your home. |
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Pets on the couch : neurotic dogs, compulsive cats, anxious birds, and the new science of animal psychiatry
by Nicholas H Dodman A celebrated veterinary behaviorist describes the practice of One Medicine, which hinges on the belief that humans and other animals have minds that work the same way, experience similar emotions and share the same neurochemistry. |
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The proper care of snakes
by Armin Geus Written with remarkable clarity and illustrated throughout with full-color photos, 'The Proper Care Of Snakes' provides readers with all the basics of snake ownership, from selecting the right species to providing the best feeding, housing and health care. Also provided are overviews of the care requirements of each individual species. |
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The simple guide to freshwater aquariums
by David E. Boruchowitz Explains how to set up and maintain a freshwater aquarium, and select fish and other inhabitants. |
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Total cat mojo : the ultimate guide to life with your cat
by Jackson Galaxy The star of Animal Planet's My Cat from Hell describes how to keep your feline pets happy and healthy by harnessing their“cat mojo” which allows them to safely stay in touch with their natural instincts in your home. |
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Under the henfluence : inside the world of backyard chickens and the people who love them
by Tove Danovich Accompanied by delightful and sometimes heartbreaking anecdotes from the author's own henhouse, this blend of chicken-keeping memoir and animal welfare reporting explores the lives of these quirky, mysterious birds, interviewing the people breeding, training, healing and, most importantly, adoring chickens. |
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What cats want : an illustrated guide for truly understanding your cat
by Yuki Hattori One of Japan's most distinguished feline veterinarians presents a comprehensive, comics-illustrated “cat-to-human” translation guide that explains what specific behaviors and body language tell us about what our cats are experiencing. |
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Why Does My Parrot...?
by Rosemary Low Why Does My Parrot...? is an established classic that has provided valuable guidance for decades. Now updated and revised. |
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The year of the puppy : how dogs become themselves
by Alexandra Horowitz The author of the classic Inside of a Dog, by observing her puppy Quid from week to week, makes new sense of a dog's behavior, keeping a lens on the puppy's point of view as she researches the science of early dog development. |