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BARNEY and BONES, about one Irish Wolfhound and one cadaver dog, comprise another Helen A. Bemis doggie double-header, two novels in one book: Irish Wolfhounds are big, among the largest of breeds. The American Kennel Club (akc.org) describes Irish Wolfhound dogs as follows: "The calm, dignified, and kindly Irish Wolfhound is the tallest of all AKC breeds. "Once fearless big-game hunters capable of dispatching a wolf in single combat, Wolfh...

For Scout, strike one was biting a boy who did not know how to interact with a dog. Perhaps this was strike two, as Scout had already been abandoned, a mixed breed, some Beagle, some Collie, some other intelligent dogs in his ancestry, not a pure-bred by any means. Strike three might lead to being labeled a "dangerous dog" or even "put to sleep, " his demise. He needed rigorous training, fast. Riverview Animal Shelter could provide that traini...

Understanding the body language of dogs in story form. How to tell a friendly vs an unfriendly dog. Safety of dogs explained in a story form.

This is another Helen A. Bemis double-header, two novels in one book: UNDERSTANDING OPAL, OLIVIA'S GREAT DANE, and UNDERSTANDING LUCKY, KATIE'S CELEBRITY POODLE/SHEPHERD MUTT. Opal's story starts with a bang, as gunshots ring out at the Riverview Animal Shelter. Trouble was sure to follow. First, however, Opal needed a home, a problem solved when dog trainer Olivia fell in love with the Great Dane and brought her home to stay. Opal quickly rep...

We know that romance among students is typical in high schools. Their teachers are not immune to the love bug, either. Ditto the secretaries and janitors and the other adults. It is a wonder any work gets done! Does the overnight crew find love? How about the daytime regulars? Even a guidance counselor? Katie, a young school secretary, is about to learn the answer in this cozy novel centered on Riverview Vocational High School. Two men becom...

This book has two novels, each about a "royal" dog, a King and a Prince. These two novels are for people lovers, dog lovers, and lovers of cozy mysteries. King was big and protective of his new owner, Skippy, a dog trainer at the Riverview Animal Shelter (RAS). Part Standard Poodle and part something else also rather large and curious, King's son Prince enjoyed challenges. "Don't fence me in" could be his motto. Prince and King became an anti-...

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What is chutzpah? Dictionary.com gives as synonyms "nerve" and "audacity." The word is Yiddish, and its roots go back to Aramaic, the language spoken by Jesus Christ. The dog in the book's title, Lady, has chutzpah. She is a canine force of nature. When her first owner, "the old man, " dies, pregnant Lady, then temporarily at the Riverview Animal Shelter, becomes the pet of criminologist Alice, a woman with a full supply of audacity herself. ...

A Bemis Double-HeaderWhat is better than a Helen A. Bemis novel about mystery and romance in Riverview, home of the Riverview Animal Shelter? Two Bemis novels.For those who like their fiction in larger than 100-page doses, we have put together two of Helen's novels, each dealing with a big dog, Curly and Godzilla. One of Helen's sweet Great Danes, Angel, died recently, and the author liked creating this double-the-fun edition in Angel's honor....

All That Glitters Is Not Gold It is written that "love of money is the root of all evil, " and in this book, the love of gold plays a major, sinister role. Fortunately, love also redeems, and the readers of this latest in the Bemis Riverview saga will find that love prevails, as a long-time friendship ripens into love. Helen Bemis's Riverview stories all have a strong element of love driving her characters...and some are "characters, " indeed....

The story starts with an heir to substantial wealth poking around late at night on the property of the Riverview Animal Shelter adjoining his estate. A treasure may be buried there.Some of the same characters previously involved in the activities at the Riverview Animal Shelter (RAS) return in this seventh book of the series. Several of them have secrets, some nice, some not-so-nice.There were rumors about hidden gems and cash on or near the R...

Many of the same characters involved previously involved in the activities at the Riverview Animal Shelter return in this sixth book of the series. In this book, you will meet someone who seeks to understand almost everything. The author can identify with her because she is also one who seeks to understand. To her, knowledge supports wisdom, and she loves to share wisdom with others. In Understanding Miss Understanding, we find young adults Al...

Understanding Tippie: A Novel About a Free-Spirited Border Collie Mix is the fifth in Helen A. Bemis Understanding… series of cozy mysteries. In Tippie's tale, readers are once again transported to the Riverview Animal Shelter, where there is always romance, mystery, and dog training. In Understanding Tippie, the smarts and bravery inherent in Tippie's mix of breeds are put to good use as the shelter staff train service dogs and host a kids' c...

The characters involved in the activities at the Riverview Animal Shelter return in this fourth book of the series. Border Collies are among the most intelligent of dogs. An experimental, life-saving treatment by a nonconformist veterinarian on a Border Collie puppy, Trixie, not only saves Trixie's life, but thereby produces a dog with an amazing level of intelligence, capable of performing both surprising tricks and sensitive service to her m...

The characters involved in the activities at the Riverview Animal Shelter return in this third book of the series. Rehabilitating a battle-scarred, fierce former fighting dog, Champ, a Pit Bull Terrier, presents a major challenge. A different challenge is faced by a woman who must decide whether or not the man with whom she has fallen in love has indeed been rehabilitated himself, after extended incarceration in his youth.The lessons in Champ ...

Grandma, what is going to happen to the characters in Understanding Sassie?" Jacob asked. My grandson had enjoyed reading my book but wanted to know more about its characters. He continued his questioning and asked, "Are you going to write more about Sassie and all the other people in the book?" So, I have.Understanding Sassie, II, starts with some turmoil in the Riverview region. Two teenagers hope to have canine pets, but each faces a differ...

How Dogs Talk to Each Other and to UsIn my many years of teaching dog obedience, I have discovered that not all humans understand what the dog is trying to tell them. Although I've enjoyed my opportunities to teach classes on dog communication (the body language of dogs), my goal has always been to reach a wider audience. I've always enjoyed telling stories. I have discovered that stories can help us to remember and learn valuable information....