The Bookmobile will not be at any stops this week for scheduled maintenance. We will resume a normal schedule Tuesday, May 28.

Pets

From Great Danes to guppies, horses to hamsters, pets come in all shapes and sizes. Whether your pet has fur, feathers or scales, the new Pets Neighborhood has the information you need to choose and care for your companion. Designed to bring together all relevant resources, the Pets Neighborhood is a one-stop place for up-to-date and useful information for pet owners or those considering owning a pet.

Featured Pets Titles

HOUNDED : The Lowdown on Life from Three DachshundsDINNER FOR DOGS : 50 home-cooked recipes for a happy, healthy dogWHAT THE DOGS TAUGHT ME : unconventional wisdom, observations, and suggestions that will make you a better hunter, shooter, and hunting dog ownerA STREET CAT NAMED BOB : And How He Saved My LifePUPPY BIBLE : The Ultimate Week-by-Week Guide to Raising Your PuppyMURRAY MCMURRAY HATCHERY'S CHICKENS IN FIVE MINUTES A DAY : Raising, Tending and Getting Eggs from a Small Backyard Flock Made Easy

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Recent Pets Blog Posts

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October is Adopt-a-Dog Month

October is Adopt-a-Dog Month, and the Library has a number of books about the joys of rescuing a shelter dog.

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Counterfeit Pet Medications

The Environmental Protection Agency is alerting consumers about counterfeit pet medications. Here’s what you need to know.

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Raising Sheep and Goats

If you are thinking about adding goats or sheep to your homestead, check out the books in the Library’s Pets Neighborhood.

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The Greatest Pet Rescue Ever

Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast almost seven years ago. What do you remember about the day New Orleans flooded?

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Bird Talk Magazine

The Library subscribes to several pet-related magazines. One of these is Bird Talk magazine. If you are the owner of a pet bird or are thinking about buying a pet bird, this is a great magazine for you to read.

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Dogs for Show

The Sunflower Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show is this weekend, May 11-13, at the Kansas Expocentre.  Free admission makes this an attractive weekend activity option for dog aficionados.  No strollers allowed, however. This is a great opportunity to learn about various dog breeds and to see them in action.  Events include Conformation, Obedience, and Rally competitions. If you’re thinking about adding a dog to your [...]