DOG BOOKS & MOVIES

I'M GOING TO POST KAREN'S POEM ON A NEW TOPIC. I GUESS I'LL CALL IT "AGING". BE SURE TO LOOK FOR IT! BEA

I'M GOING TO POST KAREN'S BEAUTIFUL POEM UNDER A NEW TOPIC CALLED "AGING" PLEASE READ IT. THANKS, BEA & MOLLY, WHO HAS JUST ABOUT GIVIN UP CATCHING "RUNT" THE GRAY SQUIRREL. THERE MAYBE PEACE IN THE MOURIN BACKYARD, YET! :) :) :)

I just wanted to let everyone know that I sent out "Dog Tales" to Angel earlier this week. She should be receiving it anytime. This is so much fun :) Bea I can't thank you enough for this great idea :) When I got the book in the mail it was truly a piece of a faraway friend...it felt like I was holding a part of Pet Talk. I was honored to have it sent here, and I was honored to send it to the next Pet Talker. I just wanted to tell you that, Bea. I appreciate it.

If I could be put on the list again for a really good book I would love to get another sent to me...or maybe I should wait my turn and let everyone get a book first :) :D

[ July 26, 2001: Message edited by: AdoreMyDogs ]

I have a must read(!) for you guys but unfortunately I don't have the book. :( Soooo, next time you are at the library you might look for this one:

Animals as Teachers & Healers
by Susan Chernak McElroy

IMHO, it's a wonderful(!) book. If any of you read it, let me know what you think!

HI DOTD FANS & BOOK LOVERS. :) LOGAN IS DONE READING "A FRIEND LIKE NO OTHER" & WILLING TO MAIL TO WHOEVER. IN MY HUMBLE ESTIMATION IT IS THE BEST BOOK OF DOG QUOTES ON THE MARKET! ANYONE INTERESTED? :confused:

LESLIE, I BELIEVE HAS "DOG TALES"? K9 WAS READING "PACK OF TWO" A MUST READ! JACKIE HAD A CHICKEN SOUP FOR DOG LOVERS :D SOMEONE RECCOMENDED "THE COMPASSION OF ANIMALS" & I'M SURE ROTTIE HAS A TERRIFIC BOOK ON "CARL LIKE DOGS". ;)

I THINK EVERYONE SHOULD OWN THE "ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE DOG" BY BRUCE FOGLE, D.V.M. IT'S THE BEST EASY REFERENCE.

I would LOVE that book to be the next to get the book "A Friend Like No Other"....would it be unfair to have another book sent to me before others got a chance though? Angel has "Dog Tales", I sent it to her a few weeks ago. If it would not be too unfair please let me know, and I'll give you my new address :)

ADORE MY DOGS (HI, LESLIE!) I WILL TELL LOGAN TO SEND "A FRIEND LIKE KNOW OTHER TO YOU. IT IS NOT UNFAIR! ;) HOW'S GRAHAM & THE ROCK & ROLL BAND? ANY NEW PICTURES? WOULD LOVE TO SEE THEM. :)

Hi Leslie and Bea! Leslie, I don't think it would be unfair at all! So email me with your address and I'll get it out to you tomorrow. I told Bea that I will have to buy my own copy now since I enjoyed every single quote! I think it would be a very handy tool for those of us who like to play the "puzzle" in Dog General too!

I think Karen (K9 Karen) was going to send "Pack of Two" to RachelJ next. Rachel, did you get it yet? Hope I'm not putting Karen on the spot! Karen enjoyed it a lot and I think she feels that she could have written it herself, inserting Cody for Lucille!

Thanks for sharing, Bea.

Logan

HI, AGAIN :) HERE'S AN UPDATE ON MY MOM. SHE IS COMING TO LIVE WITH HUBBY,PAT, ME AND MOLLY G. ON SATURDAY. MOLLY G. IS SOOOO ANXIOUS TO SHARE G-MA'S LEFTOVER CHICKEN WITH HER ONCE AGAIN. :D I AM BUSY CHANGING THE GUEST BEDROOM INTO A REHAB. ROOM. EXCHANGED THE DOUBLE BED FOR A HOSPITAL BED WITH COMMODE BESIDE IT. GOOD THING I AM USED TO DAILY POOPER SCOOPING! :rolleyes: SERIOUSLY MY MOM IS A SAINT, NON-COMPLAINING, THINKS ABOUT OTHERS FIRST, & MAKES THE BEST OF DIFFICULT SITUATIONS. WE ARE BLESSED! AND I AM ESPECIALLY SO WITH ALL YOU SUPPORTIVE & CARING DOTD FRIENDS! :)
THANKS, AND LET'S KEEP THOSE BOOKS MOVING!!!

Yes, I got Pack of Two last Friday and immediately immersed myself in it. OMG this woman (Caroline Knapp) knows everything about me. don't you wish she would appear and join us on Pet Talk? Maybe Moderator Karen has some pull in the literary world and could invite her to participate in a topic at least, but we probably should wait until more people get to read this book. My advice is don't wait for it to come around to you in the book exchange. Get to the library and borrow a copy.

Bea, I am so glad to here Mom is coming home. She will be so happy to be with her loved ones and the marvelous Molly G will be such good company.

Bea, so glad your Mom is doing well and so glad she is coming home. Family is everything. I'm sure Molly will be so glad to get all those treats from Grandma. Take care.
Jackie

Thanks :) Rachel and Jackie. We are having a "Welcome Home" barbecue with family & friends & of course pets Sunday. Ought to be a madhouse! :eek: And Jackie you are right. Family is everything! We are a pack of 25 (at least). Love, Bea

Bea, in my book you are a saint! I would like to think I could care for my mother and father the way that you are caring for your mother!

And Rachel, something told me that Caroline Knapp's, "Pack of Two" would hit you like it has! It certainly did me that way, and Karen Israel. And of course, Bea, who was the first to mention it here. When you have finished reading (take your time), would you mind getting in touch with Sandra (Tats) and send it to her? She is expecting to be next on the list! From there, anyone who would care to read it, just speak up and Sandra can forward my copy on. Hope it makes its way back here one day so that I can read all of your comments.

Anybody else have anything good to read that is being passed around? I'm on "E" again!!

Have a lovely weekend, everyone, especially Bea. Hope the picnic goes well and that your Mom feels up to participating!

Logan

please don't forget "chicken soup for the dog and cat lovers soul"....to accompany the pet lovers soul...they are both great books.....also,i picked up in k-mart of all places...how to be as good as your dog thinks you are!!...what a terrific book....anything written by james herriot...all creatures great and small,all things bright and beautiful,all things wise and wonderful...the lord god made them all...james herriots dog stories...james herriots cat stories...this is also a pbs television show if you catch it where you live........oh and the movie "fluke!!!" is a great dog movie...not that i spend much time on this subject!!! ;) :D the deli dog

Logan, I must have read your mind because I already told Sandra that she was getting it next. I finished it last night so as soon as I can I will get it in the mail.

Delidog, I concur with all your suggestions, although I haven't seen Fluke yet.

rent fluke a.s.a.p....have tissues handy!!!!!!it is bittersweet!!!! i am going out today to find "pack of two"...sounds like a great book!!! any other suggestions are welcome!!! nothing better for the soul than a good dog book!!! the deli dog ;) ;) :D

I have put a bid on "Pack of Two" on E-bay.
Have found some great books there.
Jackie

My copy of "Pack of Two" is a paperback version that I got at Barnes and Noble. I hope it will be all dog-eared when it finally comes home.

Jackie, you will love the book. I can't think of a person on this site (female, at least) that won't identify with it.

Logan

I would love to read "Pack of Two" whenever you guys get through with it!

I'm in search of the book that I mentioned before "Animals as Teachers & Healers." Will let you know as soon as I get a copy!

to all dog lovers....go to your local video store and rent "fluke"!!!!! great movie....the deli dog :D :D

Attention everyone:

I was unpacking all of our books yesterday and found my copy of "Chicken Soup For The Dog Lover's Soul" and I would be more then happy to put it into the rotation of our DOTD book club if anyone would like to borrow it. If it's already one of the books that's being swapped then disregard this post. If it's not already one of the books that is being swapped, then first to send me email to the email address in my profile will be the next to have the book sent to them.

Hey Guys!

I didn't find the one I was looking for but, I found another great book by the same author! It is called Animals As Guides for the Soul.

It's a very good read! If any of you are interested, lemme know! (Also if you read it, I'd love to have you autograph the book!)

Hi book and dog lovers. Sure wish I had the time to read all the wonderful books you are suggesting. :( Taking care of Mom (in a wheelchair & bedside comode is turning into an 18 hour day. But in the light of the barbaric terrorist attack on innocent people I am thankful for every kindness and smile I encounter throughout the day. :) Missing my time on DOTD and oohing and ahing over every new dog of the day. I do have a great book to send to whoever requests it. "The Company of Dogs" is a compilation of 21 stories by contemporary shortstory masters. If it does get mailed around please feel free to autograph your favorite story. It would be interesting to see who likes what!
Let me know if you're interested. Bea in WA.

HI: MISSED YOU ALL! :D I JUST HAD A B-DAY AND GOT 2 NEW DOG BOOKS. HONEST DOGS BY A REPORTER WHO CAME IN LAST IN THE IDITAROD AND DECIDED TO RUN THE YUKON QUEST WHICH IS MUCH TOUGHER SINCE IT IS NOT GROOMED. HOPE TO GET IT READ BEFORE THE 2002 IDITAROD IN MARCH. THE OTHER BOOK IS THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO DOGS BY ASPCA. IT'S TERRIFIC! AND NOW A LITTLE PLUG FOR JACKIE'S DAISY DRESSED AS A PUMPKIN ON "HOTDIGGETYDOG.COM AND FOR MY VERY OWN MOLLY G. WHO IS RUNNING BEHIND SOME VERY STIFF COMPETITION IN THE OCTOBER HOT DIGGETY DOG CONTEST. THANKS TO ALL WHO VOTED FOR HER! :) ANYONE KNOW ANY "SPOOKY" HALLOWEEN DOG BOOKS OR SHORT STORIES? HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO SHARE WITH THE REST OF THE PACK! :eek: :eek:

Bea, I would sure like to read "The Company of Dogs". That is kind of my motto: I prefer to live my life in the company of dogs. And a Happy Belated Birthday to Ms Bea. And congratulations for having loved ones who know how to pick a good gift. How's mom doing? Do you think she'll be able to go back to her own home one day?

Bea, Happy Belated Birthday, your folks sure know the best kind of birthday gifts to give.
That's so funny, my daughter-in-law loves her Schnauzers as much as I do and everything I bought her for Christmas is either dog related or Schnauzer related.
I'm also wondering how your Mom is doing?
Hope all is well.
Jackie
p.s. I did vote for Sweet Molly

Glad you are back!!
Just got this update on another book last night it is Watchers by Dean Koontz, I guess a golden plays a key part in it!
I also like his books Fear Nothing and Seize the night he has a loveable black lab named Orsen in those READ FEAR NOTHING FIRST!!!

Staci, Oh My Gosh! I read Watchers about 6-7 years ago and also several other Dean Koontz books as well. Watchers will have you on the edge of your seat! :eek: Another really scary one of his is Whispers!
:eek:

[ October 14, 2001: Message edited by: Pam ]

HEY "SPOOKY" PEOPLE.....THANKS FOR THE DEAN KOONTZ HALLOWEEN SUGGESTIONS. :D I HAVE NEVER READ HIS BOOKS, BUT SOUNDS LIKE HE TELLS A GREAT SCARY STORY. SURPRISED NOONE MENTIONED STEPHEN KING'S "CUJO". :eek
THANKS, TOO, FOR THE CONCERN SHOWN MY MOM. HER ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON SAID SHE COULD BEGIN TO PUT 25 LBS. ON THE BROKEN LEG. SHE STILL HAS TO WEAR THE ANKLE TO THIGH BRACE 24 HOURS AND THE TED HOSE TO KEEP THE SWELLING DOWN. ALMOST DAILY SHE ENTERTAINS US WITH REALMS OF POETRY SHE MEMORIZED IN SCHOOL FROM 1918 TO 1926. AND MS. MOLLY G. GETS THE LEANEST PORTIONS OF MOM'S MEAT AFTER DINNER- EVERY SINGLE EVENING. WHAT A SPOILED GRANDDOG! ;)

Leslie, I just wanted to make sure that Bea's book finally arrived (no fault of the US postal service). :(

Sorry I was so slow! Isn't it just beautiful?

The first person to post that they would like to be the next recipient of 'Pack of Two' is the lucky winner :) Just email me your address and I'll send it along. I had asked around after I finished it but didn't get any takers. Happy to oblige!

i sent a response...the deli dog

Got it Nicole! It's on it's way! Sandra

Hi Logan! Yes I did get the book and it does look so beautiful. I have not yet read it but plan on reading it this weekend if not sooner. I am absolutely 100% OK that you didn't ship it right away, I was actually very relieved because I was worrying about the post office losing and/or accidentally destroying the book :eek: I have gotten late bills that were just shy of being completely shreaded, with a letter from the post office saying, "oops...we shreaded your letter by accident...sorry" (not in those exact words :) ) so the fact that you were late shipping it to me was a huge relief. When I begin the book I will send out a notice, and at that point, I will finish it up and send it to the next wonderful pet talker who emails me.

I will let you all know when I am done or close to done with the book so you can email me your address.

Thanks again, Logan...and Bea :) I can't wait to read the book. Oh and Bea, I sure do hope your mom is getting better and you are getting enough rest. Caretaking sure is a big job. You are a true saint to take care of your mother. Bless you.

[ October 17, 2001: Message edited by: AdoreMyDogs ]

Ok, here I am, late again :o Another apology due... Anyway, "Pack of 2" is a MUST read!! Logan is right, I could have written that book. Somehow my heart and mind were secretly invaded. I cried at the end, it was so ME and my relationship with Cody. A lot of the same experiences, it was eerie.

I think I have 2 copies of "In the Company of Dogs". If anyone would like one to read/keep/pass on, please e-mail me and I'll send it on! I thought it was great, but not as easy a read as "Pack of 2"

Has anyone ever seen a movie called "Bingo"? Caught it on cable once by accident and it was hilarious! "Bingo" was amazing. It was just so goofy that it was great!

Hello out there in cyberspace! :) Monday i am mailing Rachel, "The Company of Dogs." It is a compilation of 21 short dog stories by contemporary masters. Rachel had a SUPER idea that after reading we autograph our favorite story. ANYONE ELSE INTERESTED! :) If so don't forget to add a picture of your beloved companion dog or cat for all of us to see. Thanks, Bea & Molly G. and Runt the gray squirrel.

Of course it was a SUPER idea, Bea, it was YOURS. heehee See your post up where you first mentioned the book. :D :D

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Originally posted by shais_mom:
<STRONG>Glad you are back!!
Just got this update on another book last night it is Watchers by Dean Koontz, I guess a golden plays a key part in it!
I also like his books Fear Nothing and Seize the night he has a loveable black lab named Orsen in those READ FEAR NOTHING FIRST!!!</STRONG>

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You guys should read that book. It is so good. I loved it so much I read it twice... and I don't even like to read!