She doesn’t trust people. But can she team up with a service puppy to catch a murderer? Explosive first-in-series: “Riveting, heart-wrenching, and brilliant…” —James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author Animal behaviorist September Day protects her broken heart by keeping everyone at arm’s length. Still distraught over her husband’s death in the line of duty, she heads back to her Texas home to launch a dog-training business. But her grief takes a back seat when her autistic nephew goes missing in a freak blizzard. Partnering with the boy’s support pup Shadow, September uncovers a shocking conspiracy hiding a deadly “miracle drug.” Hounded by vengeful enemies, human and dog must learn to work together and sniff out the source of corruption before more vulnerable kids die. Can September and Shadow forge a bond and stop a ruthless conspiracy and relentless killer? Lost And Found is the first action-packed installment in the...

HALT THE HISSES! People love cats--and often "double their pleasure" by sharing their hearts(and pillows) with more Than one. But cat behavior puzzles the most savvy pet owners especially when you add more pets to the furry equation. And behavior problems are the #1 reason pets lose their homes. This book helps any cat lover (whether you share your home with one or a dozen felines). It Demystifies common behaviors and cat disputes, explains scratching (it's NORMAL!), solves litter-ary challenges and dinnertime woes, and redirects normal (but aggravating) cat-to-cat behaviors. Learn about: How Cats Communicate Understanding Feline Society How Cats Learn & Ideal Training Tips Choosing ComPETable Pet Friends Step-by-Step Cat-to-Cat (and Kid/Baby/Stranger) Intros Stopping Problem Biting, Chewing, Clawing, Counter Jumping & more! Amy Shojai, CABC, is a certified animal behavior consultant, and author of more than 30 award-winning pet care books. Visit SHOJAI.com.

STOP THE GROWLS! People love dogs--and often "double their pleasure" by sharing their hearts (and pillows) with more than one. But dog behavior puzzles the most savvy pet owners especially when you add more pets to the furry equation. And behavior problems are the #1 reason pets lose their homes. This book helps any dog lover (whether you share your home with one or a dozen canines). It demystifies common behaviors and dog disputes,explains aggression (it's NORMAL!), solves pet potty challenges and dinnertime woes, and redirects normal (but aggravating) dog-to-dog behaviors: How Dogs Communicate Understanding Canine Society How Dogs Learn & Ideal Training Tips Choosing ComPETable Pet Friends Step-by-Step Dog-to-Dog (and Kid/Baby/Stranger) Intros Stopping Problem Barking, Biting, Chewing, Digging, Jumping & more! Amy Shojai, CABC, is a certified animal behavior consultant, and author of more than 30 award-winning pet care books. Visit SHOJAI.com.

CUT THE CHASE & HALT THE HISSES! Cat behavior and behavior of dogs puzzles the most savvy pet owners, and pet behavior problems lose dogs and cats their homes. Animal behavioral problems arise out of owners not understanding dog language or cat language, and misunderstanding normal animal behavior. Training a dog helps stop dog barking, for instance, while behavior modification redirects cat clawing but this book explains why dogs bark and the reason cats scratching behavior is normal. Understand and manage your pet friends whether you have a single pet, a clowder of cats or canine pack, or one or more of both cats and dogs.Step by step cat and dog tips from this award-winning author and certified animal behavior consultant uses pet psychology to address.

THE OLD CAT BIBLE! Filled with comprehensive cat reference material from interviews with over 100 veterinary experts, this award-winning book answers all your must-know questions. You'll find heartwarming chicken soup -like stories, and the latest developments in veterinary care advice for cats health care for old cats, this is the definitive guide for keeping senior cats vital, happy, and active throughout their golden years.You'll learn: *How to entice your older cat into getting more exercise *What changes to expect as your cat ages--and which changes are natural and which are warning signs that should send you to the veterinarian *Which pet-specific over-the-counter cat medications every owner should keep on hand *How to use the L.O.V.E. Program to keep your cat loving longer and living better *Tips on everything from choosing the right products and cat foods for your aging cat *How to offer old cats nursing care at home for...

THE OLD DOG BIBLE! Filled with comprehensive dog reference material from interviews with over 100 veterinary experts, this award-winning book answers all your must-know questions. Filled with heartwarming chicken soup -like stories, and the latest developments in veterinary care advice for dogs health care for old dogs, this is the definitive guide for keeping senior dogs vital, happy, and active throughout their golden years. You'll learn: How long do dogs live and how dogs age Normal aging changes for dogs Warning signs to get dogs veterinarian help Over the counter medications for dogs & home remedies Doggy diapers, care products & DIY options How-to nursing care for dogs: pilling dogs, administering fluid therapy & more Ways to increase old dog exercise and how to exercise dogs minds Choosing dog food for old dogs How to get dogs to eat Symptoms & treatments for: arthritis, blind dogs, brain tumors, dog cancer,deaf...

UPDATED and EXPANDED CONTENT Including 27 New Cute Kitten Pictures! COMPLETE KITTEN CARE is your go-to guide for kittens information on kittens health, new kitten care, and buying a kitten or adopting a stray or shelter kitten for your family. You'll learn all the latest about raising a cat of your dreams, introducing a new kitten to the rest of your family, and enjoy the award winning cute kitten pictures. Nationally known pet authority Amy Shojai has updated her award-winning book with the latest cat behavior information and kitten care research, including new cat vaccinations guidelines, animal behavior advice, cat language tips and more. This veritable "Kitten101" is packed with all the must-know facts about cats and kitten facts including: *Choosing a kitten *Best kittens for adoption *Kitten breeds and buying kittens *How to train a kitten *Understand kitten behavior *Fixing and preventing common kitten problems *Toilet training cats and...

EVERYTHING PUPPIES! Your Expert Source for Puppy Health Care, Behavior & Training Nothing beats a cute puppy for love, but proper puppy care and training prepares you and your new dog for a healthy and long life together. Written by About.com Puppies Expert Amy Shojai, this up to date new guide provides a "Puppies 101" packed with veterinary facts, health care advice, how-to tips, and fascinating information about: * Choosing, training and communicating with your new puppy * Pros and cons of purebred versus shelter/rescue sources * Understanding common behavior problems and how to prevent them * Food, grooming and humane training recommendations * Tips for introducing your puppy to adult dogs, cats, babies and kids * The latest veterinary recommendations for preventive care * How to recognizing common health issues, and what to do * First aid and home remedies that save you money--and your puppy's life! * More...

Is there an animal doctor in the house? Most likely, the answer is no. And when an accident or other emergency threatens your pet, every minute counts. Don't be unprepared! Open The First-Aid Companion for Dogs and Cats and learn: * Basic first-aid techniques, such as cleaning a wound, making a splint, and performing CPR-- step-by-step! * Which over-the-counter human medications can help-- or harm-- your dog or cat * What to keep in your pet's medicine chest (many essential items are probably in your house already!) * How to quickly pinpoint what's wrong with your pet, using the First-Aid Symptom Finder Plus, you'll discover a comprehensive A-to-Z guide to more than 150 common-- and not-so-common-- injuries and conditions, including: * Abscesses (page 60) * Bites from Animals (page 90) * Car Accidents (page 117) * Choking (page 131) * Gunshot Wounds (page 224) * Heatstroke (page 237) * Hot...

A mysterious contagion will shatter countless lives unless a service dog and his trainer find a missing cat . . . in 24 hours. "...a creepy must-read mystery for animal lovers." -J.T. Ellison, NYT bestselling author Eight years ago, animal behaviorist September Day escaped a sadistic captor who left her ashamed, terrified, and struggling with PTSD. She trusts no one--except her Maine Coon cat Macy and service dog Shadow. Shadow also struggles with trust. A German Shepherd autism service dog who rescued his child partner only to lose his-boy forever, Shadow's crippling fear of abandonment shakes his faith in humans. Can September solve an epidemic of Alzheimer's-like symptoms, evade a relentless sadist from her past, and protect her chosen family from the killer? Hide And Seek is the second action-packed installment in the gripping September and Shadow series. If you like roller-coaster thrills and courageous animal heroes, then you’ll love...

CREATE A FURRY LOVE-CONNECTION! Dogs are considered a part of the family, but what do you do when your dog interferes with love and romance? When your dog hates your date, but you're smitten, what's a caring pet owner to do? Or perhaps you're pregnant, and your longtime fur-kid acts jealous, or you worry Grandma's dogs aren't used to toddler antics. The stress put on family relationships can make animal behaviors and communication go sideways, and turn a once loving pet bond into a dysfunctional relationship. Dogs often lose their homes or lives when the bond breaks, unless you teach dogs to accept babies, toddlers, and lovers. MY DOG HATES MY DATE! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions how to improve family relationships between babies, toddlers, kids and adults, and your furry family members.

CREATE A FURRY LOVE-CONNECTION! Cats are considered a part of the family, but what do you do when your kitty interferes with love and romance? When your cat hates your date, but you're smitten, what's a caring pet owner to do? Or perhaps you're pregnant, and your longtime fur-kid acts jealous, or you worry Grandma's cats aren't used to toddler antics. The stress put on family relationships can make animal behaviors and communication go sideways, and turn a once loving pet bond into a dysfunctional relationship. Cats often lose their homes or lives when the bond breaks, unless you teach cats to accept babies, toddlers, and lovers. MY CAT HATES MY DATE! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions how to improve family relationships between babies, toddlers, kids and adults, and your furry family members.

STRAYS, THE MUSICAL! explores furry foibles from the PETS point of view. The actors give voice to a variety of cat and dog characters in this hilarious and often moving musical review drama-dy that seeks to edu-tain audiences about normal pet behavior while honoring the bond we share with them. This BOOK contains the script, lyrics and vocal score of all songs. A vocal-piano score is also available for rehearsal purposes. STRAYS, THE MUSICAL! is written especially with cat and dog lovers in mind. The family friendly script is appropriate for all ages audience and actors, requires minimal sets and costumes (NO dog/cat suits or pet-centric makeup!), and works well for students, community theaters or professional companies. It can be performed with as few as 10 but 15 featured actors plus a chorus is preferred. Recommended actor age range is 9-14 years to adult, all physical types. The two-hour review-format...

An animal behaviorist and her service dog race a deadly storm to expose treacherous secrets others will kill to protect. "Riveting, wholly satisfying ...makes us care." --Jon Land, USA Today bestselling author With her stalker finally caught, animal behaviorist September Day begins to trust again. She dares to hope Detective Combs might become more than a friend until his investigation into a dogfighting ring leaves her reeling. Shadow wrestles his own demons. After losing his-boy to a health crisis, Shadow loves his new life with September. But now his-boy is back--and he's changed! Will Shadow be forced to choose? When a desperate mom demands help and a cop's son disappears, September and Shadow must rescue the children before a devastating storm hits. But the kids have a secret plan of their own. Can they escape the killers and expose the deadly plan? Show And Tell is the explosive third installment...

From the author who brought you THE FIRST-AID COMPANION FOR DOGS AND CATS, award-winning pet journalist Amy Shojai presents this new large-format edition of her popular NEW CHOICES IN NATURAL HEALING FOR DOGS & CATS. At your fingertips you'll find over 1,000 at-home remedies for your pet's problems. Herbs * Acupressure * Massage * Homeopathy * Flower essences * Natural diets * Healing energy This new edition is a vet-approved, authoritative guide to homeopathy, supplements, and hundreds of other new choices for keeping dogs and cats healthy! Strengthen joints and repair cartilage with this all-natural enzyme (page 114). Push the "aspirin" point for instant pain relief (page 135). Stop behavior problems like barking with a flower essence (page 150). Herbs that fortify immunity and can help prevent cancer (page 178). Eliminate swelling with this powerful nutrient (page 233). A one-week plan to get rid of fleas--without harmful chemicals (page 263)....

THE PERFECT CAT BOOK! More than 86 million pet cats today are kept in forty-five million U.S. households. Now, from one of the most trusted cat care authors of thelast twenty-five years comes the definitive reference for adopting, keeping, and maintaining a healthy, happy cat. CAT FACTS: The Pet Parent's A-to-Z Home Care Encyclopedia is designed to answer all your questions. How do I choose the right cat? What holistic help and preventive care should I give? Why do cats act the way they do, and what cat behavior indicates illness? What constitutes an emergency, and how/when can I safely treat my cat with home care and first aid? Inside you'll find: An alphabetical A-to-Z listing, with more than 200 entries, covering everything from abscesses and hairballs to whiskers and zoonosis Charts that list symptoms for a particular condition, the corresponding home care or first aid, the comparative veterinarian and...

THE PERFECT DOG BOOK! More than 78 million pet dogs today are kept in fifty-four million U.S. households. Now, from one of the most trusted dog care authors of the last twenty-five years comes the definitive reference for adopting, keeping, and maintaining a healthy, happy dog. DOG FACTS: The Pet Parent's A-to-Z Home Care Encyclopedia is designed to answer all your questions. How do I choose the right dog? What holistic help and preventive care should I give? Why do dogs act the way they do, and what dog behavior indicates illness? What constitutes an emergency, and how/when can I safely treat my dog with home care and first aid? Inside you'll find: An alphabetical A-to-Z listing, with more than 200 entries and 200+ cute dog photos and illustrations, covering everything from abscesses and hair loss to whipworms and zoonosis Charts that list symptoms for a particular condition, the corresponding...

KURVES, THE MUSICAL was first produced at the Rialto Theater in Denison, Texas March 1-3, 2012. The popularity of the show resulted in a return to the Rialto in October 11-13, 2012. KURVES, THE MUSICAL features fun ensemble characters (4 M/4 W) with depth that can be performed by high school to college, church or community theater, regional or professional groups using a minimal set-or as extravagant as you wish. This SCRIPT-VOCAL SCORE contains the script, lyrics and vocal music for the entire KURVES show. KURVES is a two-act 2 hour musical comedy features 12 songs in styles ranging from ballad to blues, jazz to gospel. The PIANO-VOCAL SCORE is sold separately and may be used for rehearsal and/or performance. A full orchestration (prerecorded) is available for both rehearsal and performance, and is user-friendly with a professional performance sound for any size theater. This performance CD is included in the...

HALT THE HISSES! We want to provide the best care possible for our beloved cats, but what do you do when your kitty turns into a wildcat at the vet? Cats visit veterinarians less often because their owners hate to see them upset and afraid of the cat carrier, car ride, and stranger handling. MY CAT HATES MY VET! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions to help your cats learn to LOVE the vet, accept the cat carrier, and tolerate car rides--and get the medical care they need and deserve. This is your definitive guide for foiling feline fear. From one of America's best known pet care authorities, you'll learn: * 7 Reasons Cats HATE The Vet * 12 Ways to Soothe Fear * Best Carriers & 8 Cat Crate Tips * 9 Calming Cat Car Ride Techniques * How to Choose the Best...

FAMILY FRIENDLY MUSICAL THEATER RADIO DAZE, the 1940s Musical is a funny and often touching homage to the late 1940s. This full script and vocal score contains character breakdowns (6W/6M), lyrics, and vocal parts. The story unfolds in the failing WPDQ radio station. The owner, Bob Hope (the one from Schenectady) is ready to cut his losses and sell out to the latest fad--television. A motley crew of staff, has-been movie stars, and strangers off the street come together to try and save the station--and fail miserably to hilarious effect. Can be cast with a dozen local talent you're sure to recognize, RADIO DAZE is the perfect date night or family-friendly-evening-out event. The two-hour show will leave you laughing, humming catchy tunes, and hugging your loved ones close. RADIO DAZE is an ensemble show. The family-friendly script is appropriate for any age performer, from high school to professional venues. Characters...

A dog trainer with special abilities. A dead body with hidden secrets. Solving the case will take more than animal instincts. Lia Corazon pours her heart and soul into her kennel. So when a storm destroys her business and a mysterious black German Shepherd offers inspiration, she’d do anything to get back to training dogs… even if it means making a deal with the strict grandparents who want to put an end to her lifelong search for the father she’s never known. Determined to prove she deserves a second chance, she starts training a scrappy young Rottweiler named Karma with the help of her mentor September Day. After the would-be police pup sniffs out a dead body, Lia teams up with a detective who could hold the missing link to her Hawaiian heritage and the mysterious bond she shares with her four-legged friends. But her special connection will be pushed...

A message from the grave. An assassin on her tail. Sniffing out the truth could get them all killed. September Day is ready for a new start with her detective boyfriend. Believing she’s finally put her husband’s death behind her, her life upends when his mother sends her a safety deposit box key that could unlock the truth. But before she can examine the cryptic contents, she’s brutally attacked, the files are stolen, and her former in-law is murdered. Determined to uncover the harrowing facts, September and her dog Shadow battle to stay one step ahead of the merciless killer. But when they stumble upon shady business at a cattery, she must expose the mastermind before she too ends up in the ground. Will Macy-Cat sniff out the key to unmask a decades-old horror? Can September and Shadow confront the past and live to tell the tale? Hit and Run...

Looking for cat gift books? Filled with beautiful color photographs of these furry friends, this book reveals virtually everything needed to appreciate this mysterious, lovable companion. “Though a cat may choose to share her affection with a human or two, she will always remain that quixotic mix of unpredictability and individuality that challenges the understanding of the most patient among us. It is as if they know that when they first stepped into the human ring of firelight, they forever altered our history, influencing our religions, our literature, our art—our very lives.” –From the Introduction Chapter One, “Evolutionary Cat,” traces the domestic feline back to the Paleocene Era, then introduces its big cat relatives. Sidebars highlight the fascinating evolutionary differences between big cats and small cats, which clearly explain why the smaller kitties became household favorites. Cats have been both revered and scorned throughout history. Egyptian law protected sacred cats,...

Filled with beautiful color photographs of these furry friends, this book reveals virtually everything needed to appreciate this joyous, lovable companion. “No other animal has shared as much with humanity as Canis familiaris, the domestic dog. Indeed, for at least 32,000 years, this creature, but one paw-step away from the wolf, has willingly and happily traded freedom for an uncertain relationship with humankind." –From the Introduction. Chapter One, “Evolutionary Dog,” traces the domestic canine back to the Paleocene Era, then introduces its canid relatives. Sidebars highlight the fascinating evolutionary differences between wolves, modern wild dogs and other canid relatives. Dogs have been both revered and scorned throughout history. Egyptian law protected beloved dogs and worshiped a dog-headed god. But the dog’s spiritual heyday came to a halt in the Middle Ages, when the Christian church declared dogs dirty and poisonous, due to rabies, and they were scorned and feared as...

HEAL THE BOND! We love our cats, but how can we show affection if kitty hides, hisses, and hates human hugs? Never fear, your cat loves you, too. Cats just want affection on kitty terms. Creating a cat-friendly home helps prevent health problems, reduces behavior issues, and improves the bond you share. DOES MY CAT HATE ME? packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that explains why cats act hissy, what truly matters to cats, and how environmental enrichment improves our relationships with beloved cats. From one of America's best known pet care authorities, you’ll learn: What is environmental enrichment Why enrichment matters to cats—and to you How to help 5 different feline personalities Cat-approved affection actions Dozens of easy and cheap enrichment tips Ways to use vertical and horizontal space Must-knows about species-appropriate feeding How & why to create a fear free home With a fun conversational tone...

HALT THE HOWLS! We want to provide the best care possible for our beloved dogs, but what do you do when Rex turns into a puddle of fear at the vet? Scared dogs visit veterinarians less often because their owners hate to see them upset and afraid of the dog crate, car ride, and stranger handling. MY DOG HATES MY VET! packs prescriptive advice into a short how-to guide that offers step-by-step instructions to help your dogs learn to LOVE the vet, accept the carrier, and tolerate car rides--and get the medical care they need and deserve. This is your definitive guide for foiling canine fear. From one of America's best-known pet care authorities, you’ll learn: 7 Reasons Dogs HATE The Vet 19 Ways to Soothe Fear Best Carriers & 8 Crate Training Tips 7 Calming Car Ride Techniques 5 Ways to Soothe Car Sickness How to Choose the Best...

"Colorful characters, including the unusual perspective of Shadow the dog, make this series an enjoyable read for any animal lover." ~Toby Neal, USA TODAY Bestselling Author of the Paradise Crime Mysteries & Thrillers A kidnapped girl. A merciless killer. Can this stressed-out dog trainer stop a callous murderer claiming innocent lives? September Day can't shake her mounting wedding-planning angst. Too overwhelmed to pick up a dropped-off shelter dog she once trained, she finally leaves the house to check in on a missing vet clinic employee. But when she gets there, she's terrified to find the girl's brother hanging on the edge of death and the poor young woman abducted. Discovering the hound got dumped by the same vicious criminal, September and Shadow race out of town on a dangerous rescue mission. But when a body surfaces and the kidnapper seizes more victims, September fears she may be too late to...

There are crosshairs on her wedding dress. To claim her happily ever after, she'll need canine reinforcement to stop a killer. September Day won't let anything prevent her from walking down the aisle. Hiring more security instead of canceling the ceremony, she's horrified when the stalker makes good on their threat. And whisked away by a mysterious bodyguard, the distraught bride fears the only way to keep everyone safe is to fake her death. Longing to return home, the frantic dog trainer relies on her German Shepherd Shadow to sniff out her strange savior's true motives. But September's PTSD escalates into full-blown panic after learning she holds the key to take down a sinister crime syndicate. Can September and Shadow bury the past for good? DARE OR DIE is the electrifying 7th book in the September & Shadow series. If you like spirited survivors, twisty secrets, and the healing power...

THE TIES THAT BIND CAN BE FATAL... Enemies surround her. To vindicate her guilt, she'll need canine help to bring them to justice before they kill again. September Day’s new Family complicates her world. Ashamed, but resolved to set right their wrongs, she’s determined to dismantle the sinister crime syndicate before her cop fiancé discovers the tainted relationship. When a past trafficking victim confronts her and demands immediate justice, she’s mortified with guilt. Outraged her loved ones are also taken by the killer, September agrees to the ransom. She relies on her German Shepherd Shadow to locate the missing but must reluctantly accept help from her new untrustworthy “Family.” Can September and Shadow dodge the kidnapper’s deadly aim, and seize justice for the innocents? PLAY OR PAY is the electrifying 8th book in the September & Shadow series. If you like indomitable survivors, nonstop action, and heroic pets, then you'll...

"Love, loyalty, and a supremely smart service dog make TRICK OR TREAT a definite treat for thriller readers. Come for the wonderful Shadow and be drawn in by a can't-miss plot that plays all the tricks." – Clea Simon, author of The Cat's Eye Charm, a Witch Cats of Cambridge cozy mystery A costumed killer. A dog trainer with a knack for catching bad guys. Can she unmask the truth before her loved ones pay the price? September Day has hit her limit. Recovering from the shock of learning her birth parents’ identity, the self-doubting PTSD survivor strives to focus on her fiancé, his children, and upcoming Halloween festivities. But when her best friend’s cat runs off into a pumpkin patch, the thirty-year-old animal behaviorist and her four-pawed companion give chase … only to discover a dead body. Unwilling to abandon the traumatized boy she spots fleeing the scene, September...