A real life fur cop hunts for the lost cat Mystic Mog, barks up the wrong tree, and tells many waggy tales of cat-astrophe and Sherlock Bones but manages to stay pawsitive in his search for lost pets. That's enough of the puns! Tom Watkins is a former police officer turned true-life pet detective and here is his story of 20 years of missing pets, their owners and adventures as Tom's team of pet investigators zip up their high visibility jackets and comb the local area village by village on their limited manpower and resources. One is the case of the Shetland sheepdog Spencer, missing for 12 hours. Tom?s team of eight set to work. From recording the owner's voice and luring cats from their hiding places, to organising a fly-over and a Crimewatch-style reconstruction of the dog-snatching of Toby the terrier, where an unsuspecting young man who came to the rescue hands over little Toby through the car window of a dog thief. Tom and his team will do whatever it takes to get the nation's pets home, safe and sound to their agonisingly worried owners. 279pp, colour photos.

13 adorable colour images of Donkeys in pairs or solo on mountains and in sunny fields in summer, ears alert, eyes wide an din family groups with babies. With white snouts, brown or grey in colour, mostly looking at the camera, you're sure to be cheered daily with your new friends. There are large grids to write down all your important events, measuring 30 x 60 cm when opened and 12 inches square when closed. 16 months - starting September 2023 and ending December 2024 (the last four months of 2023 are mini-sized). With a monthly view where the week starts on Sundays. Ready to hang wall calendar with plenty of space for notes, To Do and forward planner for an additional four months. Holidays noted, grid design, hanging hole. Large softback, colour. Stock has arrived nice and early! New full price.

In print since 1985 and now in its 9th edition, translated is the bestselling German book now in English, probably the most detailed handbook on the domestic chicken. Covers breeds suitable for small-scale keeping, anatomy and physiology of the chicken including digestion and reproduction, behaviour including egg-laying, nesting and brooding habits, mother-chick relationship, hygiene, feeding preferences, feeding and fear plus the hen house, construction, equipping and running, hatching and incubation and breeding planning and rearing chicks in sickness and in health. Plus all about eggs and a few recipes such as Spicy Wine-Pickled Eggs, Coffee Egg Punch and even an Egg Beer. The authors are experienced smallholders who know how to keep their birds healthy and running free. Their handbook not only has dozens of colour photographs, but lots of tip boxes entitled 'Good to Know' and diagrams including measurements for a complete hen house layout including ventilation flaps and windows, building materials and hut sizes. 133pp, 17 x 25cm.

'Your Guide to a Happy, Well-Behaved Dog' is the sub-title of a book by a man who has worked with hundreds of clients and their dogs all over Britain and Europe covering a wide spectrum of behaviours from many breeds and difficult situations with varied attitudes from the owners. You will be amazed at how simple and effective Nigel's methods are and every dog owner will want to reach a greater understanding with their dog. Every dog desperately wants to be understood by their human family so that they are able to relax and enjoy their life. Dogs which exhibit a wide range of behavioural problems from pulling on the lead and not listening when called to aggression and nervousness put the human dog relationship under strain. The book is a narrative that reveals the key principals to securing your dog's wellbeing. One side relies on stimulus response training and the other school of thought believes that an understanding of wolf behaviour is critical to understanding a dog's motivation. Once your dog can assess your reactions and trust your decisions, it is reassured about the world around it and your dog's confidence will grow in every situation. We look at techniques to reduce your dog's state of anxiety if it does arise, to reinforce your position as an effective decision maker, and teach your dog self control. This means we need to examine leadership style, management of situations and mindset. The book covers training models, language, issues with food, perceived dangers, dogs that do not get on with each other, attention-seeking behaviours, rough play, separation anxiety, the walk on lead and off lead, obsessive behaviours, toilet issues, children and puppies and managing other people. Packed with new and vital information no matter what age, breed or history of dog. 227pp, paperback.

From the creators of Oi Frog!, here is a book with a lift up surprise. According to Frog, cats sit on gnats, dogs sit on logs, armadillos sit on pillows and chicks sit on bricks! But Cat doesn't like sitting on gnats. They keep biting his bottom. Will Frog or Dog help? What else could Cat possibly sit on? Super rhyming fun for ages 3-6, all children love animals and here are sharks, ponies, crows, flamingos, hogs and more in a super rhyming story. Life the flap and find the answer Cat is looking for. Another hilarious book from this very popular series with big powerful colour illus.

You'll never be alone, nor will you have to walk your new friendly companion, Edmond. This adorable pug wears a pink spotted bow tie, huge black glasses, has of course black ears, eyes and muzzle and stands about 4" tall. He is placed on a turquoise blue square stand of approximately 3" at the back of which is a shiny little solar panel. No batteries needed, your pug will begin to WAVE! Pop Edmond in a nice warm sunny spot and watch him try to catch your attention, bringing a smile to your face every time you see your little companion - and all without needing to pick up the poop or feed him! CE approved plastic, not for under threes.

Err, I think you mean Downward Cat. How can you tell whether your cat is purrfecting its Sphinx pose or just being, well, a cat? You may think your cat is just a naturally bendy weirdo, but the truth is, they're probably one of the growing number of Zen Yogi Cats, and this book is here to expose what happens when yoga and cats collide. Whether they're paws-ing to enjoy their morning Sun Salutations, working on their flexibility, searching for the divine (laser) light or exhaling hairballs, these cats are getting their om-meow on in the world of Cat Yoga. 96 pages.

'Corgi is a Welsh term that means "dwarf dog". Small, but mighty'. 'Variations of the "sploot", part 1: half-sploot - only one back leg extended.' Corgis, with their improbably long bodies, short legs, smiley faces and waggling rear ends are one of Instagram's hottest dog breeds, and counted among their fans our late Queen. This journal is filled with flip-book-style illustrations of a corgi bum waggling back and forth, charming facts about the breed, and a mix of blank and dotted pages. To top it off, there's a fluffy corgi on the cover. It's the perfect gift or self-purchase to melt any dog-lover into a puddle of heart-eyed goo. With cheeky corgi illustrations that wiggle as they walk, flip-book style, paired with clever breed facts, Corgi Butts is an adorable journal with a flocked cover, 14.73 x 20.45 cm, 128 pages.

A kitten upside down, a dalmatian with a butterfly on his nose, a black and white pug and other adorable pugs bounding through the air smiling or licking their lips, a ginger kitten with matching coloured chick with the caption 'Itty-bitty teeny tinies', and the sweetest baby pandas lolling around, these adorable animals are guaranteed to get anyone out of a bad mood. Over 75 colour photographs of cute, calming animals to help fight the bad news blues. A great gift for friends and family, whether for the Christmas or anytime. Colour. 15.88 x 15.88cm. 80 pages.

'After last night, I feel doggone ruff!' Dogs love a drink! When you're not looking, your four-legged friend is busy knocking them back. This book gathers the best photos of dogs getting sozzled and looking pawfully pitiful the morning after. And to add to your amusement, these snaps of hedonistic and hazy hounds have been paired with hilarious captions telling us what their barking is all about. Raise a glass to these howl-raisers! Colour, 96 pages.