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GOING TO THE DOGS
An Incredible True Story
By M. Louise Heydt

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Think you know your animal friends? The author did too. Then she met Laura Stinchfield, who calls herself The Pet Psychic, and her world became enriched in ways she never knew were possible. You will meet Kundun, selfless, big-hearted pit bull-greyhound rescue, Genji, a spirited Paso Fino gelding, rambunctious Rasa and shy, abused Tara, Catahoula Leopard Hound sisters who tell their stories in their own words with the help of animal communicator, Laura, and their mom.

The journey begins with a move from the wilds of northern New Mexico to the Ojai Valley in California. Experience this family’s joy, pain, love, loss and the author’s odyssey of caring for them as all age and confront their limitations, traumas, hopes, dreams and absolute devotion to each other. You will cry. You will laugh. And you will never think about animals in the same way again. The sudden illness and untimely death of a member of this animal family leads to conversations on the Other Side and introduces the reader to an alternate reality so surprising that it may completely change whatever one believes Heaven is.

Louise Heydt lives in the Ojai Valley in California. With a Master’s Degree in Eastern Classics from St. John’s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, she brings her academic knowledge of Buddhism, Hinduism, and the literary classics of China, India, and Japan into her writing. An artist and poet, she has traveled extensively in Asia. She is also the author of Divine Rainbow from Sunstone Press.

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Softcover:
6 x 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-952-0
236 pp.,$22.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-353-8
236 pp.,$3.99


GYPSY THE CIRCUS DOG
A Charming Story About a Poodle for Those Who Love Them
By Beverly Jean Strong

"...a simple and charming story of a dog who dreams of joining the circus. In the process he meets the delightful and warmhearted Calico Girl, and enjoys a wondrous dream. A folk art style in lush color illustrates this upbeat and charming tale for young folks." (CHILDREN'S BOOKWATCH)

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In this charming story of a dog who dreamed of being in the circus, Jean Strong has used her beloved poodle, Gypsy, for inspiration along with her vivid artistry to create a book that has appeal for all ages. Jean is a collector of Black folk art and toy animals and is the owner of Tiqua Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she also has a home and studio. She first had the idea for the book while she was seated at her deak at the gallery and imagined a dream that Gypsy might have had and sketched out fanciful drawings to accompany the story. Later, in her studio, these sketches became large colorful paintings, which are the illustrations for the book. Gypsy was adopted from a local animal shelter in New Mexico and is the official greeter at Jean's gallery.

Website: http://books.google.com/books?id=sU3JAAAACAAJ&dq=0865343004&hl=en&sa=X&ei=gQTIT6m1NoTM2AXhyqzdDQ&ved

Hardcover:
8 1/2 X 11
ISBN: 978-0-86534-300-9
48 pp.,$24.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-922-6
48 pp.,$4.99


THE HEART AND SOUL ANIMAL SANCTUARY
To Love and Be Loved
By Natalie Owings

The story of an animal sanctuary in northern New Mexico.

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This book is written in passionate defense of the stray dog. They wander the back roads of the world, hungry and forlorn, seeking, always seeking, love and companionship. Why are they lost? Most likely they have been dumped by the most insensitive and cruel of humans.

Dogs love to love; hence, this book is written about and dedicated to the most loving of creatures: the stray dog who has been rescued. There are hundreds of stories about stray dogs everywhere, and here are some of them. As this book seeks to convey, they will love you as no other creature can or will. Just visit The Heart and Soul Animal Sanctuary in Glorieta, New Mexico, and ask the dogs.

Natalie Owings, founder and director of The Heart and Soul Animal Sanctuary, grew up on a ranch in New Mexico. She attended schools in Colorado, New York, and Germany. Following a multitude of positions, New Mexico drew her back permanently. In the 1970s, Owings rescued her first dogs. Even while working full time, she had from 10 to 16 rescued dogs in the house and would rush home from work to take them all out on long walks in the beautiful wilderness areas. Today, her Heart and Soul Animal Sanctuary, the result of hard work and dedication, cares for approximately 150 rescued animals at all times. These include dogs, puppies, cats, horses, llamas, goats, chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits and guinea pigs. There are no cages. Everyone has a home. As Owings puts it, with love and passion, “I simply can’t walk past a stray dog.”

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Hardcover:
12 x 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-708-3
190 pp.,$45.00


LET BUSTER LEAD
My Discovery of Love, PTSD and Self Acceptance
By Deborah Dozier Potter

“I'm not a dog person, but I became just as emotionally involved reading about Buster, in Deborah Dozier Potter's memoir, as I did as a youth reading Alfred Payson Terhune's books about his collie, Lad. He became a person. I felt for him. I cheered for him. I ultimately grieved for him. Buster is a dog who truly made a difference during his life, and Mrs. Potter's love for her subject matter illuminates each page.” (Dominick Dunne)

“Deborah Potter vividly elucidates a much under diagnosed illness affecting an estimated 6 to 7 percent of the U.S. population at any one time. As a physician I have witnessed first hand how Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can destroy families and relationships. I strongly recommend this book to my colleagues and to those who desire a first person account of this illness and its manifestations." (David A. Gonzales, MD)

“'Let Buster Lead' is a love story that begins in the pound, but the adopted pup is beyond ordinary. He rescues a woman who falls prey to a devastating and seemingly incurable illness and saves a marriage in the process. You will weep for joy and heartbreak in the course of reading about this creature, who must be gamboling in heaven with Lassie and Rin Tin Tin and every other legendary dog in literature." (Sylvia Chase, television news correspondent for 20/20, Primetime and NOW on PBS)

“Those suffering with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder as well as their family members will enhance their own healing through this warm, honest, and poignant story. The book is a touching and vivid reminder to us all of our hidden inner struggles and can give hope to the many who learn that their recovery will be through relationships--of all kinds! Potter writes in a warm, open and easy personal style; this is a story of courage and commitment.” (Marilyn J. Mason, Ph.D., former family psychologist and celebrity author)

"Hats off to a talented new writer Deborah Potter. In her first book she spins a touching, charming, altogether winning love story, the likes of which has never been told quite so tenderly before. It will lift your spirits and make you feel good about the world at a time when we need it most." (Robert Osborne, columnist for "The Hollywood Reporter" and host of Turner Classic Movies)

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In this newly revised personal memoir about love, courage and healing, Deborah Dozier Potter shares her relationship with her Border Collie, Buster, from the day she met him at the animal shelter until the last moment of his life. But this isn’t a typical pet love story. The author met Buster while in a state of cynicism and grief following the death of her father and her new pet helped to restore her faith in life. Buster then helped her cope with a high-powered marriage, intense stress and faltering self-esteem. When she suffered major trauma in a horse accident, Buster stayed by her side, his herding dog instincts protecting her vulnerable and broken body. A year after the accident she became too tense to be touched by others or leave her home, unaware that she had developed a severe case of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). She tells us how she discovered she had this disease and how Buster became her official service dog. She describes her struggle with PTSD symptoms, and what it was like to travel on airplanes and function in public with a disability. Buster, as a therapy dog, helped restore her mental health and self-assurance and lead her back into a normal life. This is their story.

DEBORAH DOZIER POTTER was born into an entertainment A-list family. Her mother, Joan Fontaine, her aunt, Olivia de Havilland, and her stepmother, Ann Rutherford, were forties era movie stars. Her father, William Dozier, a popular film and television executive, produced and narrated TV’s Batman series. Seeking a “regular” environment, Deborah settled in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she continued her international career as an actors’ representative. She and her husband raised two sons, developed a politically charged real estate law firm, and have formed partnerships that own several businesses. Among her many volunteer positions, she has served as the founding organizer of Santa Fe’s Plaza Community Stage, a member of the Kennedy Center’s President’s Advisory Council on the Arts, and as a trustee of a college, an orchestra and two museums. Her traumatic accident leading to PTSD, an often un-diagnosed disability, and a life-changing relationship with her Border Collie inspired her to write their story. www.deborahdpotter.com

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Softcover:
6 x 9
ISBN: 978-1-63293-038-5
198 pp.,$19.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-340-8
198 pp.,$3.99


MINI WALKS ON THE MESA
A Story for Children
By Ursula Cooper

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Children and adults will enjoy sharing the enthusiasm of Mini, a lively and inquisitive cocker spaniel, on her daily walks on the mesa in New Mexico. Mini explores the ancient world of petroglyphs as well as the native plants and animals.

Ursula Cooper has combined her teaching background and love of nature in this book for all to enjoy.

Dorothy Harroun, a well-known New Mexico artist, is a former Fulbright Scholar at the Sorbonne. Her paintings have been exhibited throughout the United States and Europe.

“The 8-12 year old set will enjoy the adventures of Mini, an energetic cocker spaniel. The author takes a strong environmental stand.” —Books of the Southwest


Softcover:
8 1/2 x 11
ISBN: 978-0-86534-133-3
32 pp.,$6.95


NITO AND CHLOE GET AN INVITATION
The Continuing Tale of an Assistance Dog of the West
By Judith M. Newton with Illustrations by Sue Blackburn

The story of how an “assistance dog” continues to help a little girl in a wheelchair.

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Nito is matched with a little girl in a wheelchair he lives with and helps every day. They love each other and do great work together. When Nito and Chloe get an invitation to Washington to visit the White House, they meet the President, his family, and their dog Bo and receive the Service Dog of the Year award.

For people with disabilities, assistance dogs make a huge difference both physically and emotionally. Since 1995, over 100 Assistance Dogs of the West dogs have been placed, promoting greater independence and self reliance, and offering unconditional love and companionship. These remarkable dogs function as bridges for people with physical and psychiatric disabilities--starting conversations that help to educate the general public. Helping to raise, care for and train assistance dogs through Assistance Dogs of the West educational programs provide mainstream and at-risk elementary, middle, high school and juvenile detention center students as well as youth and adults with developmental disabilities a unique opportunity for learning and growth. All student dog trainers gain knowledge, build responsibility and compassionate awareness of people with different abilities, and make concrete contributions to their community.

The author, Judith Newton, served as Executive Director of the Special Education School in Paris, France and was Director of Youth and Adult Programs for the Montgomery County, Maryland, Association for Retarded Citizens. While working at the Children's Foundation in Washington, DC she advocated for children's food programs at congressional, state and local levels. Her volunteer work includes 15 years as a docent at the National Gallery of Art. Moving to Santa Fe seven years ago, she became a docent at both the Georgia O'Keeffe and New Mexico Museum of Art. Having always wanted to write a book for young children, inspiration came from her board involvement with Assistance Dogs of the West. And from sweet Chutney, who always wags her tail.

The illustrator, Sue Blackburn, started drawing and coloring after 25 years of being "grown-up". During her grown-up period, she graduated from Richmond Professional Institute with a degree in Art Education and earned her Master's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of New Mexico. Sue taught elementary grades for 14 years in Virginia, New Mexico and Guatemala. She and her family are dedicated travelers, and while living in Hawaii she started doing her "kidscapes". They were an instant success and she has since sold her bright, happy drawings to people from all parts of the world. Especially popular are her colorful Mexican drawings, kid-infested banyan trees of Hawaii, and the winsome pueblo children of New Mexico. Sue does over 100 family portraits every year, designs posters, magnets and Christmas ornaments. She has illustrated several books. For more information about Assistance Dogs of the West, please go to www.assistancedogsofthewest.org or call (505) 986-9748.


Softcover:
8 1/2 X 8 1/2
ISBN: 978-0-86534-739-7
24 pp.,$12.00


NITO MEETS CHLOE
The Tale of an Assistance Dog of the West
By Judith M. Newton with Illustrations by Sue Blackburn

The story of how an “assistance dog” helps a little girl in a wheelchair.

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Nito, an “assistance dog” and a member of Assistance Dogs of the West, has a new assignment. He has just been matched up with Chloe, a little girl in a wheelchair and is looking forward to this new experience. He soon learns how his training helps Chloe at home and school and he becomes an important and loving member of Chloe’s family in no time at all.

For people with disabilities, assistance dogs make a huge difference both physically and emotionally. Since 1995, over 100 Assistance Dogs of the West dogs have been placed, promoting greater independence and self reliance, and offering unconditional love and companionship. These remarkable dogs function as bridges for people with physical and psychiatric disabilities--starting conversations that help to educate the general public. Helping to raise, care for and train assistance dogs through Assistance Dogs of the West educational programs provide mainstream and at-risk elementary, middle, high school and juvenile detention center students as well as youth and adults with developmental disabilities a unique opportunity for learning and growth. All student dog trainers gain knowledge, build responsibility and compassionate awareness of people with different abilities, and make concrete contributions to their community.

The author, Judith Newton, served as Executive Director of the Special Education School in Paris, France and was Director of Youth and Adult Programs for the Montgomery County, Maryland, Association for Retarded Citizens. While working at the Children's Foundation in Washington, DC she advocated for children's food programs at congressional, state and local levels. Her volunteer work includes 15 years as a docent at the National Gallery of Art. Moving to Santa Fe seven years ago, she became a docent at both the Georgia O'Keeffe and New Mexico Museum of Art. Having always wanted to write a book for young children, inspiration came from her board involvement with Assistance Dogs of the West. And from sweet Chutney, who always wags her tail.

The illustrator, Sue Blackburn, started drawing and coloring after 25 years of being "grown-up". During her grown-up period, she graduated from Richmond Professional Institute with a degree in Art Education and earned her Master's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of New Mexico. Sue taught elementary grades for 14 years in Virginia, New Mexico and Guatemala. She and her family are dedicated travelers, and while living in Hawaii she started doing her "kidscapes". They were an instant success and she has since sold her bright, happy drawings to people from all parts of the world. Especially popular are her colorful Mexican drawings, kid-infested banyan trees of Hawaii, and the winsome pueblo children of New Mexico. Sue does over 100 family portraits every year, designs posters, magnets and Christmas ornaments. She has illustrated several books. For more information about Assistance Dogs of the West, please go to www.assistancedogsofthewest.org or call (505) 986-9748.


Softcover:
8 1/2 X 8 1/2
ISBN: 978-0-86534-638-3
24 pp.,$12.00


OKIE THE WONDER DOG
By Anna L. Schwartz

Okie is a happy go lucky puppy until she loses her best friend and pack leader, Kippy. Then suddenly, she has big paws to fill. She needs to learn how to travel and fly and do all the tricks that Kippy used to do to move the sheep and run the ranch. How fast can Okie learn these tricks? Can she really learn to fly and take care of Miss A? Can Okie learn how to run the ranch? What does she do when there is a break-in at the ranch? Can she protect Miss A from danger? Okie learns about antelope and prairie dogs and has a dreadful mis-adventure with a handsome skunk. Can she hold the cows back and save Miss A from their thundering hooves? The stories tell of Okie’s adventures far and wide as she travels to Las Vegas and then back home to try and work the ranch. Okie narrates her own humorous real life stories. Includes Readers Guide.

Anna L. Schwartz, PhD, FNP, FAAN is a professor at Northern Arizona University and affiliate professor at University of Washington. She is internationally renowned for her research on the benefits of physical activity for cancer survivors and is the author of Cancer Fitness: Exercise Programs for Patients and Survivors. She provides seminars and lectures and is an inspirational speaker who enjoys motivating people to reach beyond their dreams. She was a competitive bicycle racer and set three world records. When she hung up her racing wheels she picked up spurs and a saddle and now lives on a ranch in northern Arizona, which provides endless real life comical stories of Okie’s heroism and adventure.

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Softcover:
8 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 978-1-63293-111-5
62 pp.,$19.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-452-8
62 pp.,$4.99


SCHULTZE’S STORIES
Celebrating Friends Through A Puppy’s Eyes
By James Anderson Reid

Illustrations by the Author

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Did you ever wonder what your puppy is trying to tell you? With those eyes that seem so piercing? So sincere? Well, prepare to feel a special puppy’s eyes peering directly at you as Schultze tells his special stories--wanting to be sure you understand him, and making another friend of you as he speaks.

JAMES ANDERSON REID, Ph.D., better known as Jim, is a former college administrator and charitable organization consultant and fund raising teacher who lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Schultze Mein Bruderschatz, better know as “Schultze,” is a white miniature Schnauzer who joined the Reid household after a short temporary visit that turned out to be permanent. Like many puppies who sense a bond with their human companions, Schultze began sending out his intuitive understandings early in his puppyhood and therein lies the source of most of his stories.

Dr. Reid’s association with Schnauzers began over twenty years ago and since that time, and through numerous changes in location and circumstance, his Schnauzer companions have been two or more in number, giving him some expanded insights into their unique personalities and special connections to their human family members. White Schnauzers are rare in the United States and not quickly accepted by Schnauzer specialists. Perhaps these stories may help to change that!

Sample Chapter
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Softcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-494-5
144 pp.,$19.95


UNDERSTANDING AND TRAINING YOUR DOG OR PUPPY
By H. Ellen Whiteley, D.V.M.

Author of "Understanding and Training Your Cat or Kitten"

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Why do dogs bark? Why do dogs like to bury bones and dig in the dirt? Can you train them to refrain from these natural behaviors? How do you choose the perfect canine companion? Can you “allergy-proof” your dog? Can you train your dog to like the mailperson? Your boyfriend? Your grandchildren? How do you know if a dog is depressed? Stressed? Sick? Happy? In fourteen information-packed chapters, H. Ellen Whiteley, D.V.M., answers these and hundreds of other vital questions about raising healthy and happy dogs in your home. Each chapter includes a letter from a concerned dog owner, and Dr. Whiteley’s advice to that owner.

Whiteley, an award-winning author, draws upon her experiences as a practicing veterinarian and her years as pet columnist for publications such as “The Saturday Evening Post,” “Woman’s World,” “Milwaukee Sentinel” and others to write a book filled with interesting and insightful anecdotes about dogs and their people that will keep you turning pages long after you’ve discovered the answers to your specific questions.

H. Ellen Whiteley is the author of “Understanding and Training Your Cat or Kitten,” Animals and Other Teachers” and the coauthor of “Women in Veterinary Medicine: Profiles of Success,” all from Sunstone Press, as well as “Train Your Dog in No Time” from Que Publishing. She has been a veterinarian for over thirty years, with job descriptions as diverse as military veterinarian; national rabies awareness spokesperson; poultry inspector; instructor of veterinary technology; and practicing veterinarian. An avid hiker, Whiteley has trekked in Nepal and climbed Africa’s Kilimanjaro. She and her husband George live in Guadalupita, New Mexico. For more information, visit her website: www.DrWhiteley.com

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Softcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-510-2
272 pp.,$22.95


WARM HEARTS AND COLD NOSES
A Common Sense Guide to Understanding the Family Dog
By Ernie Smith

Illustrated, index

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Making the family dog your family's best friend is the premise of Ernie Smith's Warm Hearts and Cold Noses. He feels your dog should be well-trained but lovable since obedience and enjoyment go hand in hand. With his methods, owners and their dogs share mutual respect and good times. Practical solutions are given for the many problems dogs and their owners face: feeding, housebreaking and leash training are some of the subjects covered in detail. There are also chapters on health, temperament, heredity and environment.

Website: http://books.google.com/books?id=QGLdoKEGIHMC

Softcover:
5 1/2 x 8 1/2
ISBN: 978-0-86534-109-8
96 pp.,$14.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-996-7
96 pp.,$4.99


WESTERN ANIMAL HEROES
An Anthology of Stories by Ernest Thompson Seton
By Stephen Zimmer, Editor

CLASSIC STORIES FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE NATURAL WORLD

Naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton created a new literary form when he began writing stories about his adventures with wild animals in the 1890s. His first stories were compiled in the book, Wild Animals I Have Known, that became popular throughout the United States and Canada. The stories are spellbinding chronicles of wild animal courage, intelligence, and endurance as they valiantly attempt to escape the traps, poisons, guns, and lariats of their human pursuers.

Seton was renown for his scientific studies of American wildlife. His stories about wild animals, however, were a mix of fact and fiction that heightened the drama of each animal’s life or death struggle.

During the 1890s Seton traveled to the American West and from his experiences wrote the thrilling tales contained in this collection. The exploits of Lobo (wolf), The Pacing Mustang, Tito (coyote), Monarch (grizzly), Coaly-Bay (horse), Johnny Bear, and Badlands Billy (wolf) are presented in their entirety along with many of Seton’s drawings.

Stephen Zimmer was Director of the Seton Memorial Library at Philmont Scout Ranch at Cimarron, New Mexico for twenty years. For this collection he contributed a biographical introduction of Ernest Thompson Seton and the historical background for each story.

Sample Chapter
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Hardcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-475-4
308 pp.,$28.95

Softcover:
6 X 9
ISBN: 978-0-86534-356-6
308 pp.,$22.95

eBook:
ISBN: 978-1-61139-676-8
308 pp.,$6.99


 
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