The following are a list of highly recommended readings from our staff and volunteers. The tens of millions of dogs and cats that are euthanized every year in the United States is testimony to the fact that many people have had pets, but precious few actually know how to successfully work through the inevitable problems, big or small, that will inevitably occur with any animal that is part of your family. So, read for fun, or read to educate yourself on a specific issue . . . in any case, enjoy!

•  Dogs
•  Cats
•  Helpful Websites

Dogs

1. The LatchKey Dog
   Jodi Anderson
   Published in 2000 by HarperCollins; this is our favorite book! It examines the people/dog relationship given our modern work/lifestyles. It offers terrific advise and insights.
   
2. PetSpeak, Share Your Pet's Secret Language!
   by the editors of Pets, part of the Family
   Published in 2000 by Rodale; great insight into how to effectively communicate with and understand your pets.
   
3. The Dog's Mind: Understanding Your Dog's Behavior
   Bruce Fogle, D.V.M
   Published in 1992 by Howell Book House; interesting and useful insight into why your dog acts the way it does and how you can more effectively communicate with him.
   
4. The ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs
   Sheldon L. Gerstenfeld, V.M.D.
   Published in 1999 by Chronicle Books LLC; a great breed book with descriptions, breed tendencies and much helpful information for those interested in the typical characteristics of most breeds.
   
5. A Dog is Listening: The Way Some of Our Closest Friends View Us
   Roger A. Caras
   Published in 1993 by Fireside; another good read that helps you more effectively communicate with your dog and influence it's behavior.
   
6. Shelby Marlo's New Art of Dog Training
   Shelby Marlo
   Published in 2000 by McGraw Hill; an outstanding book on dog ownership from selecting the right dog for you to what to do when you get home and beyond.
   
7. Dogs Never Lie About Love
   Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson (author of When Elephants Weep)
   Published Crown Publishers, Inc. 1997; excellent book on the emotional world of dogs.
   
8. The Dog Who Loved Too Much
   Dr. Nicholas Dodman, BVMS, MRCVS
   Published Bantam Books, 1996; tales, treatments and the psychology of dogs.
   
9. Smarter than you Think
   Paul Loeb & Suzanne Hlavacek
   Published by Pocket Books, 1997; how to teach and understand your dog and his/her behavior.
   
10. The Intelligence of Dogs
    Stanley Coren
    Published by Bantam Books, 1994; A guide to the thoughts, emotions and inner lives of dogs.
    
11. Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
    Richard Pitcairn, DVM, PhD & Susan Hubble Pitcairn
    Published by Rodale Press, Inc. 1995; a guide to natural health care for dogs and cats.

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Cats

1. The Encyclopedia of the Cat
   Bruce Dogle, DVM
   Published by DK Publishing, Inc., 1997; A great breed book with descriptions, breed tendencies and lots of helpful information including behaviors and interactions. (Includes lots of pictures!)
   
2. Cat - The Complete Guide
   Claire Bessant
   Published by Barnes & Noble with Team Media, 1999; A complete guide to cat behavior, health, selecting the right cat for you and introducing the new cat to your home.
   
3. ASPCA Complete Cat Care Manual
   Andrew Edney, BVM
   Published by BVM, A Dorling Kindersley Book, 1997; Great book including chapters on the feline senses, moods, and dietary needs, and many other need-to-know feline issues.
   
4. A-Z of Cat Diseases & Health Problems
   Bradley Viner
   Published by Simon & Schuster, 1998; A great guide to recognizing signs of illness in your cat, from common cat afflictions, to rare diseases.
   
5. Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat's Behavior Problems
   Pam Johnson
   Published by The Crossing Press, 1994; Great book on your cat's behaviors, and the reasons they behave in these ways.
   
6. A Cat is Watching
   Roger A. Caras
   Published by Simon & Schuster, 1989; Good book on how cats around the world view humans.
   
7. Cat Speak
   Bash Dibra
   Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2001; Good book on how to effectively communicate with your cat.
   
8. Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats
   Richard Pitcairn, DVM, PhD & Susan Hubble Pitcairn
   Published by Rodale Press, Inc. 1995; a guide to natural health care for dogs and cats.

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Helpful Websites

Animals & Behavior

•   ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
  
•   Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) FAQ
  
•   Newer Methods For Treating FeLV+ Cats
  
•   Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) FAQ
  
•   Cat Scratching Info

Cross Linked Organizations

•   Arizona Feline Network (Special Needs Cats)
  
•   Foothills Animal Rescue (Cave Creek, AZ)
  
•   Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter (Tucson, AZ)
  

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