From the Inside Flap
The Wonderful Thing about Pets: Remarkable stories about the animals who share our lives Anyone who loves animals knows there is a special bond that develops between owners and their pets, and even between their pets and other animals. But what they may not know is the sometimes dramatic ways in which that bond can make itself visible. The Wonderful Thing about Pets is a collection and celebration documenting the surprising and wonderful ways animals have expressed their love for the people and other animals in their lives.
The Wonderful Thing about Pets will show you that animals are capable of so much more than you might suspect. The stories are delightful: You'll read about the hamster who consistently outpicks the pros at football pools and the dog who is more miserly than Ebenezer Scrooge. They are heroic: The iguana who saved its owner's life and the cat who made national headlines when she braved a blazing inferno to rescue her kittens. They are heartwarming: You'll meet the rabbit who acts as a "Seeing Eye dog" to another rabbit, and the dog who befriended a lonely and cold field mouse.
All this and much more is brought to you by Gary Burghoff, the Emmy award-winning actor who now hosts the public television show Pets: Part of the Family. His efforts as an animal activist, both on and off the show, have been featured in People and Time magazines. As a devoted animal advocate and talented communicator, Burghoff is uniquely qualified to bring you these amazing animal stories.
Whether you're a pet owner, an animal lover, or merely curious about the special bond between people and animals, The Wonderful Thing about Pets will bring you amazement, laughter, and a better understanding of the intimate knowledge that only animals can teach us.
From the Back Cover
Gary Burghoff, host of the public television series
Pets: Part of the Family, brings you an extraordinary book of truly unique animal stories.
Every once in a while, when you put people and animals together, something amazing happens. Something that stands out even above the wags, licks, tussles, and strokes that we enjoy so much from our pets. Something that causes us to stand in amazement at the incredible ways animals can express their playfulness, ingenuity, and love for others. And every once in a while, a book brings these remarkable stories together in one place. This is that book.
Join longtime animal lover Gary Burghoff, best known as Radar O'Reilly on M*A*S*H, as he shares this collection of 36 completely true stories. You'll find animals of all kinds--from tiny field mice to wolves, from stray dogs to wild horses. And you'll find situations of all kinds--from mischief to miracles, from heroics to heartbreakers. With illustrations by award-winning artist Greg Dearth, The Wonderful Thing about Pets will make you laugh, cry, and, above all, marvel at the depth of emotion that can be found in animals.
