Rebecca Dube

Heavy Petting: My Dog Taught Me How to Be a Mom, and Other Tales for Pet Lovers Rebecca Dube

In "Heavy Petting," renowned pet columnist Rebecca Dube shares 34 inspiring and surprising stories about pets and the people who love them. In her critically-acclaimed opening essay, "My dog taught me how to be a mom," she tells the remarkable tale of how her beagle Lily changed her life. In other chapters, Rebecca answers age-old questions such as why cats and dogs can't get along; explores our fascination with pet cloning; and even uncovers the secrets of real-life pet detectives. "Heavy Petting" also include essential advice for any pet owner, revealing whether the methods of Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan are safe and how CPR can save your dog's life. And the book is sprinkled with stories and characters that are sure to amaze you, from psychic pets to barking cops. Rebecca Dube is veteran writer, editor and columnist with a soft spot for animals. As Canada?s premier pet columnist, she penned the ?Heavy Petting? column for The Globe and Mail, Canada?s national newspaper. She has also written for The Associated Press, USA Today, The Charlotte Observer and many other publications. Rebecca's words will make you laugh and make you cry, but most of all she?ll make you want to keep reading.