Pet Memoir

This memorable book by one of our finest writers chronicles two passions: one for a dog named "Blue," another for the "guns of a lifetime." "Blue and Some Other Dogs" is a brilliant memoir about Graves' Basque-Australian sheep dog. "Guns of a Lifetime" tells the stories related to the guns this octogenarian Texan has owned, beginning with a "rusted and cylinderless" revolver.

From the day James rescued a street cat abandoned in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, they began a friendship which has transformed both their lives and, through the bestselling books A Street Cat Named Bob and The World According to Bob, touched millions around the world.

Dana Perino is a popular and beloved host on Fox's The Five, with over two million followers on social media. While listeners admire Dana for her charm, warmth, and insight, she also knows who the real star in her family is: her vizsla, Jasper - aka America's Dog. In this new audiobook, Dana tells stories about life and politics and how dogs can transcend rancor and partisanship. She also talks about how dogs bring families together - like Dana's own, from her career in Washington through her life as a TV star.

What animals teach us about love. Brenda Peterson, author of the popular book, Wild Chorus, takes us on a moving, sometimes surprising journey of our more-than-human bonds with wild and domestic animals. Author interviewed by Almost Live! comedian, Tracey Conway, and her husky dog, Ella.

True stories of our various dogs, cats, lambs, horses, and birds that added so much to our lives.

【解説】 猫好きの人には身につまされる内田百けんの「ノラや」シリーズ。百鬼園と号する百けん先生のペットロスを描く。 自宅の庭で野良猫が産んだ子猫の一匹にご飯をやるうちに、すっかり百鬼園夫婦になついてしまった。野良猫だからノラと命名。気難しい百鬼園先生は、ノラの可愛さにはまってしまい、寿司屋の卵焼きなど好物を与え、温かい風呂槽の上にノラのために座布団を用意するほど溺愛する。ところが、ノラが二度目のさかりを迎えた３月末。出ていったまま帰らない。一晩待っても、１週間待っても１ヶ月たっても戻らない。百先生は、心配で可哀想でおろおろするばかり。時には号泣し、日々泣き暮らす。遂には、折込み広告やら新聞広告まで出したが、はかばかしい情報は得られない。「ノラや、お前はもう帰って来ないのか・・・」百鬼園先生の涙は止まらない。 【朗読】wis ※ 透明感と落ち着きのある声で親しまれている女性朗読家です。

How I Got Wong is not your usual love at first sight pet story. It deals with a taboo topic and is meant for adult listeners only.