A lovely book about the life of a vet.
929181
This is a lovely  book primarily about James Herriots early life as the assistant to a vet in the Yorkshire Dales. Mr Herriot is the author and I loved how the story immersed me in the tales of his work among animals, the people he met and the weather during winter when he had to plough through snow to reach an animal in need of help. I have watched the TV series but the book held my attention as no TV program ever could. I laughed and shed tears while reading this book and I guess I will do the same when I read his other books in the series. The time when the books were written is a time different to now, a more gentle time. Enjoy.
3555514
I have read "Hey, Doc" and this book by the same author. They are a couple of the most entertaining books I have read!  I totally de-stressed from my own job as an Emergency Room nurse in a busy city hospital while reading about this author's encounters with animals and their people.  And I thought I had some adventures, my work is a vacation compared to his veterinary practice! This vet is so kind to people and animals, and he has a wonderful sense of humor. You will be glad you picked this book up if you like seeing the humor in what life presents to us, feel deep respect for animals, and love the people we encounter in our daily lives.
3144940
This book is a great book for animal lovers. The gentleman who rescused these animals is a very dedicated animal lover. He also is a great person who knows how to treat animals, but also has great respect for them. The stories are very heart warming and shows us a side to "show business" that we usually are not aware of in our day to day lives.  It is very enjoyable and good for vacations or a Sunday afternoon instead of TV.
2618637
My students enjoyed this book and how it was able to capture the sense of what a vet does, without too much text which is a good thing for young readers.
714606
The author draws on her own personal experience in raising livestock in telling the story of Half Calf, a black Angus heifer, the first new life born to a smallholding in Florida. We follow Half Calf through a series of trials, including avoiding the attention of a neighbouring bull.
For those not working around animals, it is a timely reminder of the work and energy that goes into looking after livestock and how farmers will often form emotional ties with animals from which they must also derive income.
This book is most suitable for animal lovers but also for readers who like a story well-told, with engaging characters and material to make them think after they have finished the book. Readers looking for easy sentiment will be disappointed, possibly explaining the negative reaction of a small number of readers. The book description says that the narrative will be about the life and death of a cow so we know how the story will ultimately end. In particular, it deals effectively with the nature of loss that is an inevitable part of being around animals, whether as a farmer or as the owner of a domestic pet, which Half Calf sometimes resembles.
579128
A tender story about a bird, his life and amazing accomplishments, his relationships with his humans. A biography, really.
576411
Do you want to be a Vet?  Then you should read this.  Miller tries to cover all the bases: his triumphs and tragedies, his wish to become a Veterinarian, going to pre-vet school and his lucky alternative, his practice and his trusty techs who are the foundation of any Veterinarian practice, his good days and not so good days.

While not as well written as James Herriots many book on being a Vet in England years before and not as humorous, this is nevertheless a very readable account of all you might encounter as a Veterinarian or as a Vet tech, and for that reason, a must read for anyone thinking of making Veterinary medicine a career.
433695
As an dog owner and veteran, it was a very enjoyable to read. I think it also shows the very human/animal relationship
2211867
Enjoy a peek over the shoulder of a veterinary medicine student to experience Kylie's passionate love of animals that goes beyond an attraction to a puppy in the window. The believable descriptions and different settings provide an enjoyable,informative read. Expect to have a new respect for the white-coated,pet attending physician at the local animal clinic I look forward to more books by this author,Rita Welty Bourke-
1782743
This is a really great book and the only biography I've really ever liked. It's about a guy (James Herriot) who is a country vet. This has stories about his work at a pet show, him when he's trying to court his future wife, and it has a lot about the personalities of the animals he treated. It also has a lot of his blunders, like when he got drunk (accidentally, I think) and went out to a farm. The people there were really religious, and he found out the next day the despised drinking! He didn't go out there again. All in all, it was a really good book, and I recommend it for any animal lovers or future vets out there.
1845103
The author shares his experience with the loss of a beloved-pet.  This story helps those grieving from a loss, find some comfort and peace in the belief that a place exists where pets anxiously await to be reunited with their guardians for eternity.  A finely-illustrated book, easy to read.
2908712
I'm going to begin by vocalizing my extreme annoyance. Someone at Publisher's Weekly and a reviewer here at Amazon 'made me' select this book by making a tantalizing comparison between it and James Herriot's books.  I think most people would assume that this would mean that the tone and approach to the material was somewhat the same.  It's not, and I can only assume that they read Herriot's books so long in the past that they can't recall them clearly.

What we have with Dr. Vogelsang's  book is an interesting autobiography that revolves around wonderful dogs.  I think many dog lovers probably perceive of their lives in the context of dogs they have loved and learned from.  What most of us can't do is open up the world of veterinary school.  And, in fact, this was probably my favorite part of the book.

Not that I didn't enjoy the stories that came out her actual veterinary practice, but the insight into her years of education I found personally fascinating.

This is nice quick read.  There are some tear-jerk moments --at least for me there were -- but generally the whole book was upbeat.

~I received an e-ARC of this novel through NetGalley.
3742787
I really liked this book.  It is true, as one reviewer stated, that it is not a novel, per se.  It is a series of character portraits that hang together based on similar situations.  One of the things I do love about this book is the title.  To me, it is two-fold:  it is what we, the veteran, do to make it home from the war and it is also what we, the wife, child, parent, friend do to make "home" home again.  The dialogue is very believable in this book and the characters are too.  It is important to keep in mind that this is one writer's take on a very emotionally charged subject and also not to lose sight that this is a work of fiction.  Some people will not like the way in which the Vietnam vets are portrayed; others may simply look at it as a story where some character traits are viable and others are not.  I still think that some vet wives or partners might find this book interesting and maybe even helpful.
476832
Mousie is a book for all ages and times. It is written with warmth, humor, and great respect for animals. The diary of three coon cats is full of delightful stories, each with rich illustrations. This is a book that opens the heart of the reader who enters into a sometimes whimsical, sometimes sorrowful world of a family of coon cats. The author, Jane Odin, has captured the uniquely special qualities of the three characters while also exploring important philosphical questions in a well written memoir.
Mousie is a book that will draw the reader into the experiences of it's characters.
A lovely memoir...
886216
Dr. Trout gives us an interesting glimpse into the life of a surgical veterinarian. He loves animals and revels in the chance to save them all. He is realistic when things do not go well and he loses a patient and constantly skirts the lines of surgeon, medical ethicist, and animal lover.
3322927
This is a heartwarming tale of the resilience of a dog to overcome multiple disabilities and the efforts of the owners and their internet friends to pay for multiple operations. That this dog led a relatively long and happy life is due to veterinary science and the love of his owners--they would not give up! I have to put this here--you see I love ALL animals and there is one sentence in this story which totally upset me--when you read this book which I think you should--I am pretty sure you will figure out what it was (and still is).
2475880
I'm a veterinarian and I purchased this book for a friend, also a veterinarian.  He advised me that it was a good read.  My sense is that it probably is more relevant for someone in the profession than those with a more casual interest.  I probably won't purchase it for myself, however.  I can always read my friend's copy if I wish, so you may infer from that what you will.