Our Rescue Dog Family Album - A Review

As a pet lover I can safely say that I've had my share of animal-companions (and I would have more if not for a husband that keeps my desire to save them all in check).  However, for Dr. Diane Pomerance, Ph.D. her love for dogs has been put into action - she's never turned away an animal in need.

Come take the journey with Dr. Diane and her "canine-babies," in, "Our Rescue Dog Family Album."  You'll fall in love with each and every dog that Dr. Diane and her husband take into their lives.  Without her kindness, generosity and dedication, these wonderful animals would have been left to suffer and die, alone and scared.

"Each and every day of our lives is a celebration of life," states Dr. Diane.  "Featured in this book are descriptions of as well as the stories of some of the dogs we have adopted and who have become members of our seemly ever-expanding family."

Our Rescue Dog Family Album is filled with photographs of these lucky canines and is a "homage" to their lives...

"...the gifts they have brought us are immeasurable; the life lessons they have taught us are invaluable..."

Check out Dr. Pomerance's website at; http://www.animalcompanionsandtheirpeople.com/

Our Rescue Dog Family Album is also available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Make photo slide shows at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Nito Meets Chloe - Review

Nito's day has finally come and all his training about to be put to good use when he meets Chloe - a disabled child in a wheelchair.

Nito helps Chloe find her clothes in the morning, goes to school and swimming therapy with her, as well as the grocery store and restaurant.  Nito even gets to ride on the ferris wheel.

Nito Meets Chloe written by Judith M. Newton is the second book in the three part series.  These books are based on actual assistance dogs and shows children how they are an important part of a disabled person's life.

Nito Meets Chloe is available at  Amazon.com or at; http://www.assistancedogsofthewest.org/

It's Pet Week

To kick off pet week I have a 3 part review of some very special and long overdue books. Nito's books (Nito's Tale, Nito Meets Chloe and Nito and Chloe Get an Invitation) are based on a true story of an assistance dog living in the west.

Nito is the smallest puppy in his litter, but despite his tiny size he's choosen over his brothers and sisters.  But little does Nito know, he's being taken in for a very special purpose - Nito will be an assistance dog and soon learns all that entails.

Nito's Tale is a wonderful little book that's written in verse and from Nito's point of view.  A great addition to any child's library.  I give it 5 paws up!

Did you know...?

According to national statistics, 19 percent of the U.S. population is defined as disabled?  This includes the;

• aging
• ill
• vision and hearing impaired
• physically disabled
• mentally disabled

For these individuals, service dogs offer both championship and support throughout their lives.  For more information check out; http://www.assistancedogsofthewest.org/

Nito's Tale is available at Amazon.com

What's New at the Cafe?

Krumbs Pet-Detective, Feline-Fact-Thieves
FREE pdf Book

What's new at Imagination-Cafe Magazine? The Feline-Fact-Thieves, that's what. These kitty-culprits are on the loose and we need your help in catching them. Each feline comes with his own story and why he's turned to the life of question-nabbing-crime.

Krumbs, one of Imagination-Cafe's mascots, has turned pet-detective but needs your kids' help. Just visit Imagination-Cafe.com, click on the header to view or download the FREE pdf book on all the Kitty Culprits. Once you're done there, click the link to visit Krumb's official site to leave a question - Five questions will lure the Feline-Fact-Thief and put him behind bars.

To add extra fun for your kids' after each kitty is found we will add all the questions to the pdf file (using first names only) so your kids can actually view their contribution to the game.

It's totally FREE, fun and educational. Check it out at; http://imagination-cafe.com/

Good Luck!

Little Skiff Copes with Valley Fever

Little Skiff, a two year old Sheltie, has a great life with his family in Arizona. He runs and plays with the kids and loves his adventures off his leash. Skiffs favourite time of the year is monsoon season when the strong winds kick up all sorts of tantalizing smells as Skiff is busy digging in the ground – that is until Skiff develops a weird cough and hurts his knee. What will the vet find? Will Skiff be okay?

Little Skiff Copes with Valley Fever by Dany Pierard-Deviche is a wonderful little chapter book that helps children deal with sickness. Skiff’s narrative voice in the face of illness, and the unique balance of fiction and non-fiction makes this book a wonderfully educational read.
The illustrations are simple and sweet and only add to the unique flavour of the story. The end of the book shows actually photos of Skiff’s x-rays as well as a glossary of words.

For more information or to order a copy of Little Skiff Copes with Valley Fever check out their web site at; http://www.FiveStarPublications.comittleskiff/index.html