A donation drive, Operation: War Dogs!, to support the United States War Dogs Association (USWDA) is underway. Launched by Rover Oaks Pet Resort, the drive will culminate on Independence Day, July 4th.

The USWDA is an organization of former and current military dog handlers and other individuals committed to promoting the long history of military service dogs, establishing permanent War Dog Memorials, and educating the public about the invaluable service of these canines to our country.

During Operation: War Dogs!, Rover Oaks will donate $5.00 to the USWDA for every large bag of dog food, shed control service, good manners training class, puppy class, and daycare premium bath purchased at their Houston and Katy locations.

DOCK DOGS!


'DockDogs' returns to Discovery Green for its third year on Friday, July 2 to Sunday, July 4.




For more information, PAW HERE!**********************







<sup>Adoptions are held at Petco in League City on I-45 in the HEB Shopping Center every Saturday from 12 pm to 4 pm. Thank you for your interest in a rescued pet and saving a life!

For more information on NABS, PAW HERE.


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"The Bedtime Book for Dogs"
By Bruce Littlefield





Bestselling author and lifestyle guru Bruce Littlefield introduces THE BEDTIME BOOK FOR DOGS (Grand Central Publishing Hardcover; $15.99), a charming tale about a dog who decides that he’d rather walk to the park by himself than wait for his human companion – and discovers that all of his usual activities aren’t as much fun without a good friend along.

Scent of the Missing: Love and Partnership with a Search-and-Rescue Dog
by Susannah Charleson  




This the story of Susannah and Puzzle’s adventures and the complex relationship they forge as they help in the pursuit and recovery of people who have fallen prey to crime,misadventure, or catastrophe—a teen gone missing, an Alzheimer’s patient wandering in the cold, the debris of the space shuttle Columbia disaster. From the earliest air-scent lessons to her final mastery of wholebody dialog, Puzzle emerges as a fully collaborative partner. Along the way Susannah and Puzzle learn to read the clues in the field, and in each other, to accomplish together the critical work neither could do alone.





Dog Parties: Entertaining Your Party Animals
by Kimberly Schlegel Whitman

Hit the hottest parties for posh pups with Kimberly Schlegel Whitman's new entertaining book exclusively for dog-lovers! Life of the Dog Party is just the ticket to planning high-society dog soirees. After all, dogs bring so much joy into our lives-shouldn't we pay them some special attention every now and then. 

In Party Animals, you'll find plenty of ideas for hosting events for your own pooch, including a puppy shower for an expectant mother, a backyard "spaw" party for a bit of pet pampering, and a nationality theme parties to celebrate your dog's country of origin.

To hear Lana and JP's interview with Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, Click Here





America's Best Zoos
by Allen Nyhuis and Jon Wassner

Zoos are educational, cheaper than amusement parks, fun for the whole family and attract more visitors than spectator sports.  America's Best Zoos is a comprehensive guide to a true family entertainment bargain.  Arranged geographically for touring convenience, it gives detailed desriptions of top zoos across the country.  FYI:  The Houston Zoo is included! 

Headless Horsemen: A Tale of Chemical Colts, Subprime Sales Agents, and the Last Kentucky Derby on Steroids
by Jim Squires.

The former editor of the Chicago Tribune and a horse breeder of five graded stakes winners (including Monarchos, winner of the 2001 Kentucky Derby) guides us through the carefully guarded world of horseracing and reveals how a clannish group of industry insiders has presided over a subprime-like bubble to rival any Wall Street has ever produced.

Saved:  Rescued Animals and the Lives They Transform

by Karen Winegar (Author)

First Dog (Hardcover)

By: J. Patrick Lewis (Author) and Tim Bowers (Illustrator)

Father and daughter J. Patrick Lewis and Beth Zappitello team up to create a picture book ode to Sasha and Malia Obama's eagerly anticipated "first" puppy. In search of a home, Dog travels everywhere, trying to find the perfect place. Seeking answers in Newfoundland, England, and beyond, Dog discovers that home might very well be right in the middle of Washington, D.C. With illustrations.

The Complete Healthy Dog Handbook
by Betsy Brevitz, D.V.M.

Last year America's 44.8 million dog owners spent a staggering $11.1 billion on veterinary services (and another $3 billion on prescriptions) trying to keep their beloved "Fidos" healthy and happy.  Not knowing which symptoms or ailments can be monitored and treated at home and which ones mean a trip to the vet is essential as dog owners struggle to give their canine companions the best care possible.

With THE COMPLETE HEALTHY DOG HANDBOOK (Workman Publishing, $18.95), by Betsy Brevitz, D.V.M., your personal vet is always in. Elle Magazine calls it "Dr. Spock for Dogs."

Raising Bentley
Stories of Hope, Love, and Perspective…
by Catherine Jodeit

"The difference between this puppy and others is that Bentley, at only eight months old, had a tragic accident, which not only changed her life forever but also the lives and routines of the family who loved her. With a "can do" attitude that resonates in her courage, Bentley keeps on getting back up even though her limitations often times bring her down. There are some dogs that clearly have a smile. Houston author Cathy Jodeit has found that smile in Bentley, and has brought it to us in delightful stories of lessons learned by watching Bentley play and love life in spite of adversity! "

Dewey the Library Cat Touches the World
by Vicki Myron


He was a yellow tabby cat, found one cold morning in a library drop box in Spencer, Iowa. For the next 19 years, he lived in that public library and brought joy to all those around him.   

Vicki Myron, the librarian who found the cat ultimately named "Dewey Readmore Books," has authored the best seller, "Dewey: The Small Town Cat who Touched the world." Vicki talks with KTRH's Lana Hughes and J.P. Pritchard about Dewey. To hear more, beginning with how Dewey was found, PAW HERE. 
To see Dewey's love in action, PAW HERE!

Soul of a Horse
Life Lessons from the Herd
by Joe Camp

Written for everyone who has ever loved a horse or even loved the idea of having a horse in their lives, this memoir leads us on a riveting voyage of discovery as Joe and Kathleen Camp navigate uncharted, often politically incorrect territory on their way to achieving a true relationship with their horses.

As the creator of the beloved Benji series, Joe Camp has spent most of his life luring us into the heart and soul of a famous dog, but now in this engaging, emotional, and often humorous story, he deftly lures us into the heart and soul of a horse. In doing so, he exposes astonishing truths and unlocks the mystery of a majestic creature who has survived on Earth, without assistance, for 55 million years.