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"On the heels of her family's beloved dog's death, one woman returns to the canines of her past in order to imagine the human she hopes to become in the future in her memoir, What Is a Dog? Chloe Shaw is in a dog house of her own choosing. A married mother with kids, the death of Booker, her children's eldest family pet, has left her reeling and reckoning with her lifelong relationship with dogs. Unable to shake the feeling a year later, she asks...
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"The Fat Cat returns to comics in this original graphic novel featuring all-new stories, including work by legendary Garfield & Friends screenwriter Mark Evanier (Groo the Wanderer), with contributions from Scott Nickel (Garfield), Andy Hirsch (Baker Street Peculiars), and a special short story featuring first ever off-model artwork of your favorite characters as Garfield is reinterpreted for a new generation. When Jon reveals plans to bring Odie...
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"A kitten languishes in a pet shop, unwanted and unloved. Even as his price drops with each passing day, no one spares him a glance unless it's to call him names. Having practically given up on life, the kitty himself is most shocked of all when an older gentleman comes into the store and wants to take him home! Will the man and the cat find what they're looking for..in each other?"--Provided by publisher.
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"Life in Akita has it all: snow, snow storms, shoveling snow off the roof... But don't worry, it's also sweltering in the summer!! Through existential quandaries, nose squeezes, and fruit-related torture, Muco's devotion to her beloved Mr. Komatsu never wavers. She's loving life, even when a dubious new kid appears on the block--though now Ushiko's got the rumblies..?! So come on back to Glass Studio amato! Where all are welcome, not just dog lovers...
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"Leftovers? Garfield doesn't get the concept. The conscientious fat cat does his best to reduce food waste, gobbling all the grub the first time. (Besides, ignored edibles develop low self-esteem.) Garfield fans will feast on this binge-worthy new collection of comics!"--Provided by publisher.
32) Norman, speak!
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After a family adopts a dog from a local shelter, they cannot understand why he doesn't respond to commands, until a chance encounter in the dog park reveals that their new dog only understands Chinese.
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"How sweet it is! Garfield really gets into desserts. And why not? The best things in life are sweet! The confection-loving cat would gladly quarantine in an ice cream parlor for a month of sundaes! For Garfield fans this new collection of comics is sure to be a treat!"--page [4] of cover.
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"Through cherry blossom season and the mysteries of "Christmas" to the joy and heartache of Valentine's Day, Muco endures the pain of trips to the vet and the humiliation of learning a new trick, all while fending off potential rivals for the affection of her beloved Mr. Komatsu."--Back cover.
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"His days as an unwanted, overlooked piece of merchandise a distant memory, Fukumaru is now well and truly Mr. Kanda's cat. He's gained a lot in the process, not least of which is his very own name! But Fukumaru isn't the only one getting something out of this relationship. First-time pet owner Mr. Kanda is finding his new life with Fukumaru to be full of surprises and delights. And Fukumaru's influence makes time, which had come to a standstill for...
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"A heartfelt exploration of human grief after the loss of a pet by the New York Times bestselling author of Dogs Never Lie About Love. Over 84 million Americans-almost 3/4 of the US population-own a pet, and our society is still learning how to recognize and dignify that relationship with proper mourning rituals. We have only recently allowed the conversation of how to grieve for our non-human family members to come front and center. Lost Companions...
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"Berry funny! Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, even lingonberry ... Garfield loves 'em all (especially when topped with a scoop of ice cream!). The cartoon cat is back and serving up a fresh slice of humor and hijinks with this all-new collection of color comics, guaranteed to satisfy your comedy cravings."--Page 4 of cover.
39) Not that pet!
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"Some are too scary, some are too smelly, some are too wiggly, and some are too giggly. Can Mabel find the perfect pet for her family? Not noisy or scary or covered in spikes. She'd choose something friendly that EVERYONE likes. Mabel's family is letting her pick what kind of pet to get, and she is determined to find the very BEST one. "Any pet you like delivered to your door," promises the sign. But what if the ants are too tiny, the hyenas too...
40) Atticus
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"A heart-warming and deliciously funny story about the world's worst behaved dog ad how he trained his human how to love herself again. Trough the haze of vodka and self-loathing, Hazel Roundtree saw the poor creature lying in a ditch. One brown eye. One blue eye. Covered in mud and crying from pain, the puppy was desperately trying to free itself from a hopeless situation. She almost kept walking by. She had her own problems and besides... no one...