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Pets: Our Special Friends

Did you recently get a new pet and don't know much about its breed or background? Don't sweat it, for the Library has books on various animals, both in the children's department and in the adult nonfiction section. See below for examples of the types of books we have, ranging from the very specific to general care guides.

 Labrador Retrievers by Joan Hustace Walker

Information and advice to help you take good care of your Labrador Retriever dog. New and prospective pet owners will find approximately 70 color photos, as well as invaluable information and advice on acquiring their pet, housing, feeding, health care, training and more.

 

  The Ultimate Guide to Cats by Candida Frith-Macdonald

Highly illustrated throughout with color photographs, complementing incisive and informative text. In-depth coverage of all the main cat breeds, including information on origins, appearance and temperament. Icons provide an at-a-glance overview of build, temperament and coat care for each breed, and shows the most common color variations. The essential guide for cat lovers and cat owners.

 Rabbits: Everything About Selection, Care, Nutrition, Behavior and Training by Sharon Vanderlip

This manual presents detailed advice on housing, proper nutrition, health care, play activities, training and much more for your rabbit.

 

 

 Parakeets: Everything About Selection, Care, Nutrition, Behavior and Training by Gayle Soucek

Here's everything a new pet owner needs to know about Parakeets: purchasing, cages and equipment, feeding, health care and more. 

 

 

 Snakes and Other Reptiles and Amphibians by Chris Mattison 

Explore the diversity of reptiles and amphibians from around the world with this compact and easy-to-use guide. Packed with more than 430 species, "Nature Guide Snakes and Other Reptiles and Amphibians" is ideal for animal enthusiasts everywhere.

 

 The Hamster Handbook by Patricia Bartlett

In "The Hamster Handbook," hamster lovers will find advice for both children and adults to help keep a hamster active and healthy.

 

 

 The Book of Miniature Horses: A Guide to Selecting, Caring and Training by Donna Campbell Smith; photographs by Bruce Curtis

As pets or show horses, for driving, therapy or guide animals, Minis are ideal whether you have limited space or a larger property. "The Book of Miniature Horses" is full of information on finding and selecting Minis; their care, exercise, training, showing and breeding; their use as therapy animals; and more.  

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