Discover the amazing list of books about animals that will be celebrated at Bark! Fest in September 2024. By Zazie Todd, PhD Bark! Fest is just around the corner and we will be celebrating some amazing books about dogs, cats, and other animals. Get ready to cuddle on the couch with your pet while you […]
BOOK REVIEW: Flamingos Are Pretty Funky
In this hilarious, fact-filled book, we meet six species of flamingos. (Did you know there were SIX species?) And we also meet a snake who is learning about flamingos too and provides amusing commentary. Through comic-style pages and sidebars that provide more detail, Flamingos Are Pretty Funky shows us why flamingos are funky and fabulous: […]
Companion Animal Psychology Book Club May 2024
“Deeply reported and vividly told, Brookshire’s exploration of our most reviled animal neighbours will forever change how you see nature and our relationship to it.”—Riley Black. By Zazie Todd PhD This month, the Animal Book Club is reading Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains by Bethany Brookshire. From the publisher, “An engrossing and revealing study […]
Companion Animal Psychology Book Club April 2024
“A wonderful, unusual, and healing book, full of wisdom and compassion.”—Sy Montgomery. By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. This month, the Animal Book Club is reading Good Grief: On Loving Pets, Here and Hereafter by E.B. Bartels. […]
Companion Animal Psychology Book Club March 2024
“Ever wondered why your cat won’t sit on your lap?” By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. This month, the Animal Book Club is reading Being Your Cat: What’s Really Going On In Your Feline’s Mind by Celia […]
Companion Animal Psychology Book Club February 2024
“Thought-provoking. . . . A fresh and rigorous inquiry into how humans can best serve their canine companions. Dog lovers will want to take note.” ― Publishers Weekly By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. This month, the […]
Companion Animal Psychology Book Club December 2023
“A delight for past, present, and prospective pet owners. And for everyone else.”—David Steinberg, Albuquerque Journal By Zazie Todd PhD Find out what the Animal Book Club is reading this month. But first, here’s a teaser: the first sentence of the book. This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on […]
Companion Animal Psychology Book Club November 2023
“Schott’s writing is engagingly conversational and showcases his colorful sense of humor … Educational, entertaining and compassionate, this confluence of happy accidents is a must-read for anyone who is, loves or works with a veterinarian.” ― Shelf Awareness By Zazie Todd PhD This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission on […]
Companion Animal Psychology Book Club August 2023
“Teresa J. Rhyne is the best kind of person, a dog person. In this beautiful, honestly told memoir, she leads us through an adventure that will inspire any dog lover. A life-affirming read, or as any dog would say if they could speak, ‘a real treat!’” — W. Bruce Cameron, #1 New York Times and […]
Where’s My Book? | My Shetland
This is an exceptionally good year for growing things, especially the wild flowers which are truly beautiful. I shall attempt to name them all but forgive me if I get any wrong, which is probably inevitable. These photos are all from Leradale which has a lovely diverse range. Even though there is no one living […]