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| The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes: And Other Surprising True Stories of Zoo Vets and their Patients | 
| Creators: Lucy H. Spelman, Ted Y. Mashima
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Category: Book
List Price: $22.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 12469
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.8 x 1
ISBN: 0385341466
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.0890922
EAN: 9780385341462
ASIN: 0385341466
Publication Date: June 24, 2008
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Fabulous leisure reading November 27, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I thoroughly enjoyed this book from top to bottom. I loved reading about how caring, resourceful, and innovative these zoo veterinarians are. In many cases, they are doing something for the very first time in recorded history, and they manage to do it in most cases successfully and with a wonderful sense of humor. And it's clear they care deeply for their patients, even though they are not "pets". Kudos to Drs. Spelman and Mashima for sharing these charming stories.
Fascinating Book for all Ages October 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Rhino has special appeal because of its various points of view and authors; because of its short essay-length articles; because of the variety of animals and ailments; because of the connections between animal health and human health. In short, it's a terrific book and an easy read, and I've had rave reviews from ages 11 to 76. It would make a great Christmas list book, as its appeal is to a wide audience.
 A must for animal lovers August 9, 2008
From the rhino with reoccurring foot fungus, to the transport of a whale shark, rescuing dolphins left homeless by Hurricane Katrina, black bears with disappearing bones and eels starving for the love of a former owner, The Rhino With the Glue-On Shoes is an assortment of true stories featuring these and other unusual patients. Ever wonder how diagnostic tests are performed on giant Pacific octopus? How does one go about capturing and relocating a herd of destructive bison that are terrorizing the French countryside? Can an orphaned baby beluga survive to adulthood? Who do you call when a giraffe in your care needs a special orthotic (you get a lot of hang-ups)? The common thread pulling this diverse collection of stories together is the caring of the medical providers and the lengths they will travel to comfort and heal the animals in their care. Stories from all over the world and all types of animals, captive and wild will keep you engaged. Any animal lover will appreciate this
Cute Title, Cute Book!! August 7, 2008
This is a wonderful book with some very inspiring stories in it! If you love animals, you will love this book!! Not only are there great stories in it, but I am also particularly fond of it because it has one of my photos in it! :o) You won't regret buying this book!
Great heartwarming and humorous stories July 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed this book even though some of the stories made me cry.
I don't think a lot of people realize how many wonderful efforts are made for non-domestic critters.
It's unfortunate (maybe not) that I couldn't adopt some of this animals.
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