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The Animals and Me: Escapades in Animal Control
Take a cup of Erma Bombeck, a tablespoon of Crocodile Dundee, and a pinch of Lenny Bruce and you have the recipe for some wild animal (and human) adventures. Grabbing her snare pole, snake grabber, bear spray and unique ingenuity, Chris responds to some pretty bizarrre calls with sometimes surprising outcomes. Put away any notions of dog catchers and their nets and discover 21st century Animal Control. With her no-nonsense approach and razor-sharp wit, Chris includes us along for the hilarity and sadness that are the landscape of her profession. Spending her days in service of animals, Chris reminds us of both the comedy and the pain that construct the world we all share.
24 pages, Paperback
First published September 4, 2012
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January 1, 2017
This is a quick, enjoyable read about animals and animal control.
May 9, 2017
Keep up the good work!
I can't imagine the journey your job takes you! You sound like a compassionate man that's loves his work. You take your sense of humor with you, probably necessary to get through each day. Hoping for book 2 and 3 and so on!
Thank you for your service to our furry babies with no voices!
I can't imagine the journey your job takes you! You sound like a compassionate man that's loves his work. You take your sense of humor with you, probably necessary to get through each day. Hoping for book 2 and 3 and so on!
Thank you for your service to our furry babies with no voices!
January 11, 2018
Not very interesting.
Hard to hold interest. Short story more interest,,could never be a full size book. Best review U could lrave. So
Hard to hold interest. Short story more interest,,could never be a full size book. Best review U could lrave. So
June 26, 2018
Great Animal rescue stories.
I like this book because I am a huge Animal lover and like the humor in which the stories were told
I like this book because I am a huge Animal lover and like the humor in which the stories were told
December 7, 2014
Five stars for The Animals and Me
The only thing disappointing about this book is that it is too short. I know an Animal Control Officer and it isn't an easy job. Here the reader is treated to some of the situations Animal Control experiences--from the joyful to the incredibly sad. Have a hanky out when you read it, and be thankful that there are people who perform such acts of kindness for helpless animsls
The only thing disappointing about this book is that it is too short. I know an Animal Control Officer and it isn't an easy job. Here the reader is treated to some of the situations Animal Control experiences--from the joyful to the incredibly sad. Have a hanky out when you read it, and be thankful that there are people who perform such acts of kindness for helpless animsls
December 16, 2015
A great storyreller
5 stars.
This book pulled me in from the first. I love,all animals,and have had,quite a few,rescues if both cats and dogs. To read about,what Animal Control really goes through was very eye opening. I cried my eyes,out,toward there'd of the book when the two dogs,were found. If you love,animals,and enjoy reading, this is a good book for you . I recommend it heartedly.
5 stars.
This book pulled me in from the first. I love,all animals,and have had,quite a few,rescues if both cats and dogs. To read about,what Animal Control really goes through was very eye opening. I cried my eyes,out,toward there'd of the book when the two dogs,were found. If you love,animals,and enjoy reading, this is a good book for you . I recommend it heartedly.
December 4, 2013
Animal lover
Sweet, sad, funny and moving. A short book but written with emotion; I laughed and I cried. Passion for animals evident. Almost didn't order it because I expected a tear jerker. Nice to see the donation made on behalf of the book.
Sweet, sad, funny and moving. A short book but written with emotion; I laughed and I cried. Passion for animals evident. Almost didn't order it because I expected a tear jerker. Nice to see the donation made on behalf of the book.
May 19, 2016
Heart warming and heart breaking
This story of an animal control officer and his own experiences on animals and the animals he helped was truly great read.. I cried and I laughed.
This story of an animal control officer and his own experiences on animals and the animals he helped was truly great read.. I cried and I laughed.
December 26, 2012
This book had moments of hilarity, heart break, and humiliation. A glimpse into the life of an animal control officer. It takes very special people to deal with these kinds of issues.
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