The Tazie Effect    by Heather Whittaker
Price: $5.95 USD. 12440 words. Published on January 20, 2009. .
The Tazie Effect is the story of Taz, a 6-lb Miniature Pinscher whose blind and that's only one of the challenges she's faced in her life. Heather Whittaker takes Taz's life and relates it to 10 Leadership Principles essential to the success of all new Managers and Leaders. Animal Lover or Leader, you'll be inspired by Taz.

Native Star    by Stan Renfro
Price: $2.99 USD. 6280 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on May 26, 2009. .
This lyrical journey is divided into three sections: Consuelo: A Mother Ode, which explores the maturing mother-son bond; Comet!, inspired by Hale-Bopp; and Scoshee: A Memorial, which touches on our kinship with other species and the anguish the author felt at the loss of his beloved pet, Scoshee.

Invertebrates as Pets: Keeping and Caring for MIllipedes, Centipedes, Scorpions and Tropical Cockroaches    by Lenny  Flank
Price: $9.99 USD. 32900 words. Published on September 8, 2009. .
A complete guide to keeping invertebrates as pets. Housing, feeding, handling. Includes information on popular species such as emperor scorpions, giant African black millipedes, Vietnamese giant centipedes, and Madagascar hissing cockroaches.

Dogs: Heart-Warming, Soul-Stirring Stories of our Canine Companions    by John Cali
Price: $7.77 USD. 36900 words. Published on October 19, 2009. .
Filled with warm, true-life dog tales, this book will bring you joy and tears. These beguiling canines will inspire and uplift you with their antics and their comedy. In this often-dark world, dogs light up the darkness with their love and courage. They offer us a reason to rejoice and feel good about ourselves, a reason to celebrate life, to celebrate the lives of all creatures great and small.

Belle's Star    by Connie Gotsch
Price: $0.99 USD. 37930 words. Published by Artemesia Publishing on October 24, 2009. .
When Big Toby and his father abandon Belle at a store, 12 year-old Darcy and her Aunt rescue the frightened puppy. They show Belle a life with love and security. However, Belle thinks no human is worth trusting. When Bonehead and Big Toby reappear and threaten Darcy, her survival depends on the choice Belle makes.

Keeping and Caring for Monitor Lizards and Tegus    by Lenny  Flank
Price: $9.99 USD. 29380 words. Published on November 10, 2009. .
A complete care guide for monitor lizards and tegu lizards. Covers housing, feeding, taming, and handling.

Save a Spaniel    by Cathy Mitchell
Price: $9.99 USD. 79550 words. Published on November 20, 2009. .
This novel follows a rescue dog from an animal shelter where she faces euthanasia and into a permanent home. Grounded in studies of dog behavior and psychology, the book chronicles the challenges a rescue dog faces adapting to new owners.

The Older Cat: Recognizing Decline & Extending Life    by Dan Poynter
Price: $7.97 USD. 29470 words. Published on November 26, 2009. .
When Your Cat Slows Down Sooner or later, every cat will die but you can improve both its quality and quantity of life. If you recognize decline early enough, your cat will live longer. This book will explain the choices you will face as your cat winds down. You will discover how to -Determine the real age of your cat -Recognize the early signs of decline -Slow the aging process and more

A Lion In The Living Room    by Jennifer Melnik
Price: Free! 790 words. Published on December 2, 2009. .
Alex and his family bought a lion cub in a pet shop. They wanted to give him a good home. George was friendly and gentle, but he was growing fast. He grew too big for Alex’s bedroom...too big to sit in the shopping trolley... and too big for the backyard. The zoo arranged for him to travel to Africa. Will he feel at home in the wild and remember Alex when he visits him?

My Life As A Dog    by Harry Mazer
Price: $4.95 USD. 1500 words. Published by Worthy Shorts on December 14, 2009. .
This short story was written thirty-eight years ago by the prize-winning novelist for young readers, Harry Mazer, and first published in 2008 by Worthy Shorts.