Ergebnis für "The Call" in Haustier- & Tierpflege

Call of the Kingfisher is the enchanting debut from composer and wildlife recordist, Nick Penny. This love letter to a short stretch of Northamptonshire’s River Nene celebrates all the wild things that live there, especially the kingfishers.

Arriving in 1970s London as a fresh-faced Canadian, Bruce Fogle assumed that because he knew the language, he would understand the English. As a graduate of the world’s best veterinary school, he also thought his profession would come naturally to him. He quickly learned not to make assumptions....

Maeve Callen distils years of experience and research into a simple yet comprehensive guide for newcomers. Instead of drowning you in endless options, she focuses on the essentials every first-time owner should have in place before their cat sets paw inside the home. From the security of a reliable carrier to the comfort of a safe bed, from the importance of quality nutrition to the peace of mind that comes with microchipping, each chapter explains not just what you need, but why it matters and how it shapes your cat’s life.

In stories tailor-made for pet lovers, a seasoned veterinarian shares her good, bad, and messy days on the job—and highlights the undeniable magic of the human-animal bond.

In this book, we’ll explore some of the most common, curious, and downright delightful behaviours animals display—especially the ones that might make you stop and go, “Wait… what?!”

When a pet is sick, people—even the rich and famous—are at their most authentic and vulnerable. They could have a Monet on the wall and an Oscar on the shelf, but if their cat gets a cold, all they want to talk about are snotty noses and sneezing fits. That’s when they call premier in-home veterinarian Dr. Amy Attas. In Pets and the City, Dr. Amy shares all the funny, heartbreaking, and life-affirming experiences she’s faced throughout her thirty-year career treating the cats and dogs of New Yorkers from Park Avenue to the projects.

As devoted cat owners, we want the best for our feline companions. For many of us, that love translates into small daily rituals: the sound of a can popping open, the meticulous measuring of kibble, or the quiet satisfaction of watching our cat enjoy their meal. We make these choices carefully, assuming we’re doing right by them. After all, nutrition is one of the most basic, tangible ways we show love.

Barby Keel is used to all manner of creatures arriving at the door of the Barby Keel Animal Sanctuary where she lives and works. Nothing can prepare her for the arrival of Teddy, however, a neglected, traumatised puppy who is dumped at the gates of the sanctuary in a filthy box, terrified and desperate for someone to love. Despite his scruffy appearance, Barby can't help but feel a spark of affection for the overgrown puppy. But with Barby living in a caravan along with her four other dogs, she knows in her heart of hearts that Teddy deserves a more stable forever home.

In Top Ten Cat Myths Debunked: Separating Feline Fact from Fiction, author and feline behaviour expert Maeve Callen dismantles the ten most persistent—and potentially harmful—beliefs about cats. With warmth, clarity, and scientific insight, she replaces myth with truth, helping cat owners better understand their companions and make informed choices rooted in fact rather than folklore. Ever heard that “cats always land on their feet”? While cats do have an extraordinary righting reflex, they are not invincible, and serious injuries from falls are all too common.

PC Gareth Greaves first met Theo, a German Shepherd, when he was a 14-week-old puppy. Since then they have been inseparable. The best partner Gareth’s ever had, Theo has saved his handler’s life many times as well as the lives of countless others. In six and a half years of active service, police dog Theo has located, tracked and detained suspects leading to more than 200 arrests. In that time, he has endured broken ribs, been bitten by assailants and been set on fire.

Whether you’re a new horse owner, a beginner to all things equine, or a seasoned equestrian who’s facing a new problem horse, Did I Really Mean to Buy a Horse? What to Do When Your Horse Is Acting Like a Monster, and When (and How) to Call for Help is the ultimate resource for understanding what your horse is trying to tell you. Communicating with a horse is learning a new language, as Ms. Hill points out, and learning to “speak horse” can take some patience and assistance.

Cats. Those elegant, elusive, and often hilariously dramatic creatures that slink through our lives with an effortless grace. Whether they’re stretched out in a sunny patch on the floor, perched atop your refrigerator for no apparent reason, or staring at an invisible ghost in the corner of the room, cats never fail to be captivating, confounding, and completely in control of their domain. If you live with a cat, you know they’re never just “there.” They’re assessing, planning, communicating—in ways that are often too subtle or too strange for most of us to decipher.

Have you ever sat quietly with your cat curled up in your lap, purring like a little engine of contentment, and thought, “I wish you could stay with me forever”? If you’ve shared your life with a cat, you know just how deeply they become part of the family. From their quirky habits and spontaneous zoomies to the gentle head boops and moments of pure snuggly bliss, cats bring a unique kind of magic into our lives. And while we can’t give them immortality, the good news is—we can give them more happy, healthy years. How? By becoming the hero of their health story.

Really short humorous stories about favorite dogs. Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to A Dog Like That and learn about humorous short dog stories.