Since 1986, speaking for those
who can't speak for themselves
People For Animals
Board of Directors:
Ann Logan, President
Nancy Whittemore, Secretary /Treasurer
Adrienne Robins
Ann Roush
Advisory:
Lexie Whittemore, Attorney
Robert Littleton, Attorney
Fred Adom, CPA |
P.O. Box 991 - Franklin, TN 37065
Phone: 615-794-8925
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BOOKS & ARTICLES
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The Dogs of Bedlam Farm by Jon Katz
This adventure is an entertaining, quick read full of
day-to-day adventures and tribulations of a suburbanite
moved to the farm. It is surprising in its revelations
of the human animal bond as well as insight into today’s
“dog cultures”. It is very personal and any thinking dog
person will immediately relate to the author’s journey
with laughter and tears. I highly recommend this and any
other of his works! |
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The Hidden Life Of Dogs by Elizabeth Marshall
Thomas
In this beautiful account of 30 years of living with
dogs, wolves, and dingoes, and of the ways their lives
intertwined with her own, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
gives readers a new understanding of canines, based on
thousands of hours of observation. 'Too bad dogs can't
read. They'd be fascinated'.--Noel Perrin, USA Today. |
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I Am the Cat, Don't Forget That : Feline
Expressions by Valerie Shaff , Roy Blount Jr.
A wonderful book of cat photographs with captions by Roy
Blount, the Southern humorist and obvious cat person.
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Successful Dog Adoption by Sue Sternberg
If everyone would educate themselves with this book
before they adopt a dog….well, the shelters would be
empty! Here is the “how to” for adoption that will
enable you to make the best decision for a life long
canine companion. Sue paints a realistic, practical
picture from A to Z. It is a must read for anyone
adopting a dog or who is involved in rescue and
placement. Sue has a number of books that are excellent
problem solving tools for dog issues. |
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The Social Lives of Dogs by Elizabeth Marshall
Thomas
Author of THE HIDDEN LIFE OF DOGS once again proves that
dogs are a human's best friend. This tale chronicle's
the intertwined lives of the different dogs in Thomas'
own household. A New York Times Notable Book for 2000. |
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Final Hope : Gaining Control of Your
Aggressive Dog by Stephen J. Joubert
When you're at the end of your leash with your dog,
there is help, there is hope. The straightforward,
comprehensive training program you have in your hands
will show you how to control your dog's aggression
problem, now and for life. |
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Feeling Outnumbered? How to Manage and Enjoy
Your Multi-Dog Household.by Karen B. London, Patricia B.
McConnell
Looking for some tips to create a little order out of
the canine chaos in your home? Concerned that there
might be some tension between two of the dogs in your
pack? Not sure if all that growling during play means
trouble or not? This booklet has the answers to those
questions and many more. Written to help you maximize
the joy of living in a multi-dog household, it
emphasizes the use of Ethology and Positive
Reinforcement to teach your dogs to be polite and
patient instead of demanding and pushy. Filled with
practical ideas about keeping life fun in houses that
have two dogs or many more than that, Feeling
Outnumbered is a great resource for all multiple dog
owners, whether novice of professional. |
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The Tribe of Tiger : Cats and Their Culture by
Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
Anthropologist and novelist Elizabeth Marshall Thomas
has an instinct for animals and for what makes them
behave the way they do. This time her subject is
felines--housecats and their wild siblings. 'As the
cherub is to the angel,' she writes, 'and although today
we tend to put the relationship the other way around,
saying that tigers are a kind of cat rather than that
cats are a kind of tiger, the fact is that cats and
tigers do represent the two extremes of one family, the
alpha and omega of their kind.' By the author of the
highly regarded THE HIDDEN LI FE OF DOGS. |
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Animal Grace: Entering a Spiritual
Relationship With Our Fellow Creatures by Susan Chernak
McElroy
Discusses ahimsa (harmlessness) as the basis of leading
a compassionate life. |
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Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of
Animals, and the Call to Mercy by Matthew Scully
The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call
to Mercy at Books-A-Million.'And God said, Let us make
man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have
dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of
the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth,
and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the
earth.'--Genesis 1:24-26 In this crucial passage from
the Old Testament, God grants mankind power over
animals. But with this privilege comes the grave
responsibility to respect life, to treat animals with
simple dignity and compassion. Somewhere along the way,
something has gone wrong. |
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You Can Save The Animals (251 Simple Ways to
Stop Thoughtless Cruelty) by Ingrid E. Newkirk
Every day, in labs, food factories, and industries
around the world, animals by the millions are subjected
to inhumane cruelty. The good news is that you can do
something to help stop it. This inspiring book shows you
how. In You Can Save the Animals Ingrid Newkirk,
cofounder and president of People for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals (PETA), gives you hundreds of
simple acts of kindness that can help stop animal abuse
today. You will be amazed at how much of a difference
you alone can make in the lives of the most innocent
among us. |
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Diet for a New America by John Robbins
The heir to the Baskin Robbin's fortune said goodbye to
it all to embrace a lifestyle of compassion and care for
the planet. |
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God's Covenant With Animals by R.J. Ryan
Scriptural support of humane treatment of animals to
counter arguments of those who selectively (mis)use
scripture to condone cruelty to animals. |
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A Dog Year : Twelve Months, Four Dogs, and Me
by Jon Katz
A warm, humorous, and moving memoir of the enriching and
ennobling experience of living with Labradors and a
Border Collie is penned by the author of 'Running to the
Mountain.' |
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Running to the Mountain : A Midlife Adventure
by Jon Katz
Jon Katz, a respected journalist, father, and husband,
was turning fifty. His writing career had taken a
dubious turn, his wife had a demanding career of her
own, his daughter was preparing to leave home for
college, and he had become used to a sedentary
lifestyle. Wonderfully witty and insightful, Running to
the Mountain chronicles Katz's hunger for change and his
search for renewed purpose and meaning in his familiar
world.Armed with the writings of Thomas Merton and his
two faithful Labradors, Katz trades in his suburban
carpool-driving and escapes to the mountains of upstate
New York. |
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Wolf Christmas by Daniel Manus Pinkwater, Jill
Pinkwater
This simple and beautiful book, which steps into the
souls of the wolves, offers a fresh take on a fine old
theme. The New York Times Book Review, Judith Viorst
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The Call of the Wild By Jack London
London's 1903 classic of a kidnapped dog and Yukon gold. |
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Reason for Hope : A Spiritual Journey by Jane
Goodall, Phillip Berman
"This is a story about a journey, the journey of one
human being through sixty-five years of earth time: my
journey..." |
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The Ten Trusts : What We Must Do to Care for
The Animals We Love by Jane Goodall, Marc Bekoff
Combining her life's work living among the chimpanzees
with her spiritual perspective on the relationship
between humans and animals, world-famous scientist
Goodall collaborates with animal behaviorist Bekoff on
the 'the ten trusts' that humans must honor as
custodians of the planet. |
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Goodbye, Friend: Healing Wisdom for Anyone Who
Has Ever Lost a Pet by Gary Kowalski
Healing wisdom for anyone who has ever lost a pet. |
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When Your Pet Outlives You: Protecting Animal
Companions After You Die by David Congalton, Charlotte
Alexander
This easy-to-use resource guide provides the most
current information on providing for a pet. Included is
a report on all relevant state statutes, important court
decisions affecting people and their pets, and precise
details on how to set up a pet trust. |
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Dog Law (4th National Edition) by Mary
Randolph
A plain-English legal guide for dog owners and their
neighbors |
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Blessing the Bridge: What Animals Teach Us
About Death, Dying , and Beyond by Rita M. Reynolds
A pioneer in working with sick and dying animals, Rita
Reynolds offers a spiritual perspective on the final
stages that moves beyond fear and grief. She draws on 20
years of working with animals at her sanctuary, Howling
Success, and includes inspirational stories and
suggestions on how to be involved with an animal during
the transition into death and beyond. |
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Pet Crafts: 28 Great Toys, Gifts and
Accessories for Your Favorite Dog or Cat by Heidi Boyd
28 great toys, gifts and accessories for your favorite
dog or cat. |
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Bones Would Rain From the Sky: Deepening Our
Relationships with Dogs by Suzanne Clothier
This unique and insightful guide helps readers go beyond
what they already know about living with their dogs,
creating a mutually beneficial relationship. This
beautifully written exploration tells readers how they
can develop a better rapport with their dogs. |
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Save Our Strays: How We Can End Pet
Overpopulation and Stop Killing Healthy Cats and Dogs by
Bob Christiansen
This book is a thorough compendium of information about
why animals enter shelters and how to save their lives,
based on the most extensive studies. |
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