Important*** Please look at photo albums for updates on animals for adoption/foster homes and the lower section of "About Me" for updates on individual animal profiles
Anyone who is willing to help, with time, small or large donations of goods or funds, adoption, or just passing along the word.
Of Wolves and Men Metallica: The Black Album
"The Dogs of El Niño: The Madeline Island Sled Dog Race" a documentary by Cyndi Moran and Eric Scholl, 58 min., VHS
"The Dogs of El Niño" is the story of a race on a tiny island in Northern Wisconsin in a year with almost no snow. This is a character study about the bond between people and animals and the things people do to keep from going crazy over a long, icebound winter. To order: $20 + $5 postage.
Send check to: Eric Scholl, Amalgamated Mediaworks, 6617 N. Ashland Chicago, IL 60626 For information: (312) 344-7959 or e-mail: dogsofelnino@yahoo.com
Season of the Sled Dog (60 minute video)
Order directly from Mary at her web site www.maryshields.com/pyrola.html
E-mail: tails@maryshields.com
Dog Gone Addiction-Women of the Yukon Quest
DVD focuses on three women who continue to race in the Yukon Quest despite seemingly insurmountable odds. For more information go to www.wildsoulcreations.com
Order by email: beckylbristow@yahoo.ca or phone: 250-837-6681
The "Pretty Sled Dogs" of NorthWapiti.
86 minute DVD featuring the PRETTY SLED DOGS of NorthWapiti Kennel as they prepare for Iditarod 2005.
Donna Quante (3 time Emmy winner for camera operation) has produced an interesting, enjoyable DVD following Karen and Mark Ramstead's journey toward the 2005 Iditarod.
To purchase, visit Husky Productions at www.huskyproductions.net or
Husky Productions, PO Box 1085, Willow, Alaska 99688
Email djqhusky@mtaonline.net
The Universe of Sled Dogs, Andre Pilon.
Canadian book and video of sled dogs
Andre Pilon, 338 St-Raphael, Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada
Phone: 450-373-9999, Fax: 450-373-9991
E-mail: apilon@rocler.qc.ca
8 Below - Disney movie
Please check your local library, Amazon, Borders, Barnes & Noble or your favourite book seller to see details and reviews of the following books.
Also browse through our additional recommended reading list on specific northern breeds, sled-dog racing, and adventure, located on our blog.
If you want to see your favourite book on wolfdogs,wolves, sled dogs, northern breeds listed here, drop us a note and we will gladly add them. Remember that not all of these authors agree. We leave it to you to read and form your own opinions.
Living With Wolfdogs by Nicole Wilde
Wolfdogs A-Z by Nicole Wilde
Vicious: Wolves and Men in America (The Lamar Series in Western History) by Jon T. Coleman
Wolves by Emily Gravett
Wolves: Life in the Pack
by Chris Whitt
Of Wolves and Men by Barry Lopez
Neither God Nor Devil: Rethinking Our Perception of Wolves
by Eva-Lena Rehnmark
The New Wolves by Rick Bass
War Against the Wolf: America's Campaign to Exterminate the Wolf by Rick McIntyre
Art of Being a Wolf by Anne Menatory
Kinship with the Wolf: The Amazing Story of the Woman Who Lives with Wolves by Tanja Askani
The Emotional Life of Animals by Karine Lou Matignon
The Wolf by Francesco Cesoni, Giovanni Fasoli
LIVESTOCK PROTECTION DOGS
Selection, Care and Training,
2nd Edition
by Orysia Dawydiak & David Sims
Never Cry Wolf by Farley Mowat
The Call of the Wild by Jack London
Wildlife Painting Basics: Wolves, Foxes, & Coyotes (Wildlife Painting Basics) by Jan Martin McGuire
The Return of the Wolf to Yellowstone by Thomas McNamee
Child of the Wolves by Elizabeth Hall
White Fang by Jack London
The Eyes of Gray Wolf by Jonathan London
Yellowstone Wolves in the Wild by James C. Halfpenny
The Wolf Almanac by Robert H. Busch
Wolf Shadows by Mary Casanova
Wolf: Spirit of the Wild : A Celebration of Wolves in Word and Image by Douglas H. Chadwick
Wolves at Our Door : The Extraordinary Story of the Couple Who Lived with Wolves by Jim Dutcher
Wolf at the Window by Ben M. Baglio
Of Wolves and Men by Barry Lopez
Wolves of Minong: Isle Royal's Wild Community by Durward L. Allen
The Wolf Almanac by Robert H. Busch
The Wolf: The Ecology and Behavior of an Endangered Species by L. David Mech
Living With Wolves by Jim Dutcher
The Wolves of Yellowstone by Michael K. Phillips
Keepers of the Wolves: The Early Years of Wolf Recovery in Wisconsin by Richard P. Thiel
The Ninemile Wolves by Rick Bass
The Company of Wolves by Peter Steinhart
Wolves: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation by L. David Mech
Beyond Wolves: The Politics of Wolf Recovery and Management
by Martin A. Nie
Wolf Mountains: A History of Wolves Along the Great Divide
by Karen R. Jones
Spirit of the Wild Dog: The World of Wolves, Coyotes,Foxes, Jackals and Dingoes by Lesley J. Rogers ,Gisela Kaplan
Strangely Like War: The Global Assault on Forests (Politics of the Living)by Derrick Jensen, George Draffan
Arctic Wild: The Remarkable True Story of One Couple's Adventures Living Among Wolves by Lois Crisler
Captive Wild: One Woman's Adventure Living with Wolves
by Lois Crisler
In the Shadow of a Rainbow: The True Story of a Friendship Between Man and Wolf by Robert Franklin Leslie
Shadow Mountain: A Memoir of Wolves, a Woman, and the Wild
by Renee Askins
The Wolf, the Woman, the Wilderness: A True Story of Returning Home by Martino
Three Among the Wolves: A Couple and Their Dog Live a Year with Wolves in the Wild by Helen Thayer
In Praise of Wolves by R.D. Lawrence
Wolves and Honey: A Hidden History of the Natural World
by Susan Brind Morrow
Wolves
by Voyageur Press Editor
White Wolf: Living With an Arctic Legend by Jim Brandenburg
Wolf Christmas by Daniel Manus Pinkwater (Author), Jill Pinkwater (Illustrator)
Wolf Wars: The Remarkable Inside Story of the Restoration of Wolves to Yellowstone by Hank Fischer,
Discovering Yellowstone Wolves: Watcher's Guide by James C. Halfpenny and Diann Thompson
The Yellowstone Wolves: The First Year by
Gary Ferguson
Wolf Tourist: One Summer in the West by
Jay Robert Elhard
The Yellowstone Wolf: A Guide and Sourcebook, ed. Paul Schullery
The Wolves of Yellowstone: The Inside Story. Michael K. Phillips, et al.
The New Wolves: The Return of the Mexican Wolf to the American Southwest by Rick Bass
Journey of the Red Wolf by Roland Smith
The World of the Wolf by Candace Savage
Give Your Dog A Bone - By Ian Billinghurst
Grow Your Pups With Bones -
By Ian Billinghurst
The Barf Diet -
By Ian Billinghurst
Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats -
By Kymythy R. Schultze
Natural Health for Dogs and Cats -
By Richard H. Pitcairn, D.V.M., PhD, and Susan Hubble Pitcairn
Raw Meaty Bones -
By Tom Lonsdale
Raw Dog Food -
By Carina Beth MacDonald
Canine Hip Dysplasia and Other Orthopedic Disorders -
By Fred Lanting
Canine Massage & Stretching -
By Kerstin Haase
and Jorn Oleby
Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs -
By Don Hamilton, DVM
American Kennel Club Dog Care and Training -
American Kennel Club
The Tellington Touch : A Revolutionary Natural Method to Train and Care for Your Favorite Animal by
Linda Tellington-Jones
UC Davis Book of Dogs : The Complete Medical Reference Guide for Dogs and Puppies
School of Veterinary Medicine Staff by Mordecai Siegal
Dogs:The Ultimate Care Guide:Good Health, Loving Care, Maximum Longevity by Matthew Hoffman
Help!:The Quick Guide to First Aid for Your Dog by
Michelle C D.V.M. Bamberger
Control of Canine Genetic Diseases by George A. Padgett
First Aid for Dogs : What to Do When Emergencies Happen by
Bruce Fogle, Amanda Williams
Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats by Richard H. Pitcairn, et al
Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook by
Delbert G. Carlson, James M. Giffin
The American Animal Hospital Association Encyclopedia of Dog Health and Care by Sally Bordwell, American Animal Hospital Association
Successful Dog Breeding : The Complete Handbook of Canine Midwifery by Chris Walkowicz, et al
Guide to Skin and Haircoat Problems in Dogs by
Lowell Ackerman
The Tellington Touch for Happier, Healthier Dogs, featuring Linda Tellington-Jones and Kelly Hart/VHS Tape
Just What the Doctor Ordered : A Complete Guide to Drugs and Medications for Your Dog by Race Foster, Marty Smith
The Merck Veterinary Manual (8th Ed) by Susan E. Aiello
A-Z of Dog Diseases & Health Problems:Signs,Diagnoses,Causes, Treatment by
Dick Lane, Neil Ewart
Caring for Your Older Dog by Chris C. Pinney
The following seven books are by Mary Shields
PYROLA PUBLISHING
PO Box 80961 -W
Fairbanks, Alaska 99708
Small Wonders: Year-Round Alaska -
Mary's journal sharing Nature's cycles and the quiet life in a cabin in the Alaskan woods. (Featured on Will Curtis' "The Nature of Things" on NPR.)
The Alaskan Happy Dog Trilogy -
International award winner
(especially for children)
Can Dogs Talk? Volume 1 -
Rita and Ryan answer their own question, with the help of Mary and her team of huskies. Comes with an audio cassette of Mary reading the story and dogs "talking."
Loving a Happy Dog Volume 2 -
The kids learn that responsibilities come with a new puppy, including an understanding of a dog's life span. A pull-out puzzle is included.
Secret Messages - Training a Happy Dog Volume 3 -
The kids learn how to train their dog and an important lesson: it's O.K. to ask for help!
Sled Dog Trails -
Mary Shields' best-selling book about her adventures on the winter trails with her sled dogs. Includes the story of being the first woman to finish the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Season of the Sled Dog -
(60 minute video/DVD) -
A PBS special sharing Mary's Alaskan lifestyle, celebrating the huskies in their everyday life, on the long race, and on a spring trip
Rescuers, Conservationists, Adopters, Caregivers - and all the compassionate folks who help in any way they can.