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~ Robert T. Sharp D.V.M. D.V.M. (Author) "The one-ton Holstein bull stood in front of me like a black-and-white locomotive..." (more)
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What happens when a young vet from a small-animal practice in the big city (in this case, Chillicothe, Ohio) buys a smalltown, mixed-animal veterinary practice from its retiring owner? He quickly finds himself treating ornery bulls and drunken pigs, delivering calves by C-section, stitching up horses and shaving cats who've had buckets of paint spilled on them. He also learns that the "three requirements to practice in the country ... are to be able to drive a truck like a maniac, rope cattle in the dark, and drive a truck like a maniac." In this collection of a few dozen colloquial anecdotes about veterinary life, Sharp brings wit and warmth to his portrayals of the animals and people of Hillsboro, Ohio. He tells of the eccentric old woman who cared for the stray dogs that no one else wanted, the goat who escaped from his pen and eluded capture for weeks, and the cat that someone left in a bag at his office with a note reading: "Dear Compashient sic Vet, this Please do something with / cat-cure it or kill it! THANK YOU!" (The cat, happily, was cured.) Good-natured, a little rambling, but never long-winded, these tales are as much for the fan of smalltown living as they are for the animal lover, and Sharp himself is a winning raconteur.
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Rookie veterinarian Sharp decided he wanted to be his own boss and to own his own practice. Although knowing little of large-animal veterinary work, he purchased a country practice from a retiring veterinarian and plunged into farmwork. Sharp regales the reader with tales from his daily life. One group of stories follows the author during his first weeks on the job, as he learns the back roads on his way to calf deliveries and treats a pen of "sick" pigs that turned out to be drunk on fermented feed. Another selection of stories involves dealing with animal owners, who often need as much treatment as their charges, such as the young girl who lifted her top to ask if the circular lesion on her breast was the same as her puppy's ringworm--it was. Once-in-a-lifetime cases fill another section, like the box turtle with a crushed shell, mended with the Bondo Sharp was using to repair a boat. These often amusing tales should find a wide audience. Nancy Bent
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Carroll & Graf (April 10, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0786715243
  • ISBN-13: 978-0786715244
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #203,846 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Animals? Read "No Dogs in Heaven?", January 15, 2006
This book was great light reading. Working for 12 vets, I can relate to his adventures somewhat and they ran the gamut of emotions. It was well written and I'd recommend it to anyone who loves animals and loves reading about them. No Dogs in Heaven? How silly can anyone be to think they are not there!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, January 8, 2007
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This is a must have book for anyone who has pets. Some of his experiences are quite comical and others are heart touching. Very well written. You will want to share it with your friends. I highly recommend!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read!, September 11, 2005

I always enjoy reading true stories about the profession. While James Herriott is best known for this genre, it's nice to see other doctors with a flair for writing also sharing their many interesting experiences. Dr. Sharp has written a neat book that pet owners and veterinarians are sure to enjoy. The stories are light-hearted and ones veterinarians everywhere can certainly relate to as they read. It's simply pure fun!

Shawn Messonnier DVM
Author of the award-winning The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats, 8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog, The Allergy Solution for Dogs

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5.0 out of 5 stars No Dogs in Heaven?
Since I'm orginally from Ohio now living in Michigan and working for a 75 year old "country" vet.......I could relate to every funny or sad story. The clients were so real. Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. Kober

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Once I started this book, I could not put it down! I am a pre-veterinary student, so my opinion is of course biased, but I think that most animal lovers will love this book. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Chrissy

5.0 out of 5 stars Reminds Me of Dr. Harriott Books
Dr. Sharp's poignant and humorous stories of a vet's life in a rural area remind me of the great Dr. James Harriott books that I have enjoyed. Read more
Published 18 months ago by D. Gatchell

5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful A book you can share with your parents and your children.
I happened to pick up this book on my way to the airport. The title caught my eye. I have a 16 year old son that shares my love for dogs and I thought
maybe he would also... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Lesa Schneider

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Small Town Charm
On the surface this book describes the days of a small-town vet. But it goes well beyond that to illustrate the ambiance of this country when people and times were more personal,... Read more
Published on October 6, 2007 by 5/0

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read
I think this book is adorable and well-written. I'm enjoying it!
Published on June 20, 2007 by M. Marti

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!
This is wonderful! I could not stop reading! I smiled, laughed & wept. I thought this book was so wonderful I purchased 2 copies as gifts. Wonderful!
Published on July 5, 2006 by Mary R. Vidourek

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real "Page Turner"
In this very well-written and entertaining book of anecdotes, Dr. Sharp has not only provided an intimate glimpse at the details of life as a veterinarian but he has captured the... Read more
Published on January 4, 2006 by T. Ferguson

3.0 out of 5 stars I wish I could share everyone's enthusiasm.....
Having dearly loved James Herriot's veterinary series many years ago, I was very enthusiastic about discovering Robert Sharp's book. Read more
Published on January 4, 2006 by J. Hughes

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly enjoyable reading!
No Dogs In Heaven is a wonderful collection of anecdotes about animals and their owners. It's well written and will make you laugh and even shed a tear. Read more
Published on January 3, 2006 by Christina L. Newman

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