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| No Dogs in Heaven?: Scenes from the Life of a Country Veterinarian | 
| Author: Robert T. Sharp Publisher: Carroll & Graf Category: Book
List Price: $14.95 Buy New: $11.86 You Save: $3.09 (21%)
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Avg. Customer Rating: 30 reviews Sales Rank: 1517459
Format: Bargain Price Media: Paperback Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 192 Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8 Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.6 x 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.089092 ASIN: B0013LTF92
Publication Date: March 31, 2005 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
For the millions of animal enthusiasts in America, here's a heartwarming collection of tales by veterinarian Robert Sharp that relate the joys and misadventures of being an animal doctor in small-town U.S.A. With humor and compassion, No Dogs in Heaven? portrays the great and not-so-great characteristics of human and animal nature, all infused by a lovable veterinarian's belief that indeed, there are dogs in heaven. Included is the telling of Sharp's first day as a rookie veterinarian nervously preparing to inject a needle into a one-ton Holstein bull; finding a rash on a cute puppy whose lovely young owner bared her breasts to ask his opinion of a similar skin ailment; treating a vicious dog whose violent owner had stabbed it with a knife, only to treat the same dog two years later—now a sweet and gentle pet of an adoptive family; and caring for a kitten struck by a car who survived amputations of both right legs, somehow learned to walk, earned the name "Lefty," and was taken in by a family who loved him. In the vein of James Herriot's compelling stories, this charming, eccentric, and comic book is sure to strike a chord with readers everywhere.
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Loved it! August 22, 2008 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. The doctor's stories ranged from funny to sad, but were all enjoyable. Like another reviewer mentioned, I am hoping for a sequel! Worth every penny.
Reminds Me of Dr. Harriott Books July 30, 2008 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. I highly recommend No Dogs in Heaven.
Don in Chilli
Delightful A book you can share with your parents and your children. April 7, 2008 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 it and we would have something to talk about during our trip. We were on the way to Hawaii and I finished the book before we landed. I couldn't put it down. It was so much fun to read. The lady sitting next to me said "You are truly enjoying that book. I have seen you laugh, sigh, giggle and even cry while reading it. I am going to buy it as soon as I get home.". My son now wants to become a vet his grades are good, especially science and math, and we live near "The Ohio State University", so he may even attend the same Vet school as Dr. Sharp!I have sent a copy to my parents and two neighbors.
Pure Small Town Charm October 6, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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, more gracious, and much more in tune with those things that still really matter no matter how "global" we are claimed to have become by the talking heads of the media and government. It will convince the reader that those "better times and people" really haven't disappeared, and that is tremendously Good News.
A Good Read June 21, 2007 I think this book is adorable and well-written. I'm enjoying it!
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