In the bookвЂ™s first section - вЂњAnimals at HomeвЂќ - she focuses on dogs and cats, sharing personal experiences, clues to interpreting canine and feline moods, massage techniques, and instructions for making toys and treats. I know mine is forever.вЂќ ItвЂ™s only the introduction, and IвЂ™m already hooked.ДЄ вЂњpassionate animal advocateвЂќ and former veterinary technician, Stewart вЂњhope(s) to inspire all animal lovers to learn a little more and do a little more.вЂќ The way she does this is both charming and informative. There are pictures of my mother pregnant with me, a bird on her head, a rabbit in her arms, and a dog at her feet вЂ¦ Our familyвЂ™s journey with animals is ongoing. In the bookвЂ™s introduction she writes, вЂњLove of animals was part of me from the very beginning. It turns out that author Tracey Stewart feels the same way. Cats and dogs have been a part of my life since I was born, and every four-legged companion has been a treasured family member. Regular readers of this column know IвЂ™m over the moon about our furry and feathered friends, so any excuse to highlight another critter book fills my heart with warm fuzzies.

ItвЂ™s available in both print and eBook at the library.

Email her at to bark, meow, chirp, and moo because National Pet Day (Monday) and National Farm Animals Day (today) are upon us! A perfect way to celebrate the animal kingdom is to get your hands on this weekвЂ™s tribute to all creatures great and small вЂњDo Unto AnimalsвЂќ by Tracey Stewart.

Jan Johnston is the Collection Development Coordinator for the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District.

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