There are also moving stories of difficult births and life-saving efforts in nighttime winter snows. Dealing with the unexpected-llamas who don't want their nails trimmed, teenagers looking to get high on feline distemper vaccine, a herd of Scottish Highland cattle trying to protect a calf from the vet-makes for some high-tension reading. Anyone who has ever been owned by a family pet will love this book., The veterinarian's second book of gently told tales from his practice are heartwarming and heartbreaking., Praise for ALL MY PATIENTS HAVE TALES : "Another winning veterinary memoir deserving of space next to the immortal James Herriot and his heirs." - Booklist ".a humorous and insightful look at life and work with a wide range of animals.his stories would be suitable - and should be required - reading in even the most sophisticated veterinary school programs." - Publishers Weekly "This touching, poignant look at the daily life of a busy, dedicated veterinarian is witty, inspirational and an absolute treat." - The Tuscson Citizen ".highly amusing.I'm excited about this is on its way to making a big splash in the animal world." - The Bark, "Veterinarian Wells returns with another collection of warm, humorous tales of the animals he treats and the people who own and care for them. Wells' book is filled with stories that are touching, poignant, and funny, all reflecting his experiences as a dedicated veterinarian. Hoyt, President Emeritus, The Human Society of the United States, After reading this warm and compassionate eclectic mix of stories, you're left loving this rural Colorado veterinarian's sense of humor, patience and earthiness.Each of the richly detailed vignettes is intense and engaging while accented with vivid characters and a tough realism, leaving you marveling at the author's commitment and resilient, can-do spirit., This is a wonderfully written book.It is filled with what has become trademark humor and gentle touch. His poignant stories recall the tales of another veterinarian, the legendary James Herriot."-John A. Jeff Wells is a veterinarian with heartfelt regard for both animals and their human companions, a compassion and respect too infrequently experienced in today's world. This will be a better and more compassionate world if we listen to the stories animals tell us, for they are smart and passionate beings who have a point of view from which we can learn a lot about them and ourselves." -Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals, Wild Justice, and Animals at Play "Anyone who has a pet will absolutely love this charming and humorous collection of personal experiences with animals. In this most welcome book we not only learn about animals in need, but also what it is like to be a veterinarian with a heart. May you be so lucky to have him as your vet and even luckier to call him your friend."-Susan Richards, author of Chosen by A Horse and Chosen Forever "What a treat it is to read tales from the tail-bearers. Wells shows equal parts compassion to both animal and human in his often humorous but always kind stories. Jeff Wells has written an honest and poignant account of vet school and his early years in practice. Wells' book is filled with stories that are touching, poignant, and funny, all reflecting his experiences as a dedicated veterinarian. Anyone who has ever been owned by a family pet will love this book." -Tucson Citizen "After reading this warm and compassionate eclectic mix of stories, you're left loving this rural Colorado veterinarian's sense of humor, patience and earthiness.Each of the richly detailed vignettes is intense and engaging while accented with vivid characters and a tough realism, leaving you marveling at the author's commitment and resilient, can-do spirit." - Seattle Kennel Club, Praise for ALL MY PATIENTS HAVE TALES: "A wonderful account of the coming of age of a vet. Good-natured, inviting animal tales." - Kirkus Reviews "The veterinarian's second book of gently told tales from his practice are heartwarming and heartbreaking."- The Sacramento Bee "This is a wonderfully written book.It is filled with what has become trademark humor and gentle touch. Wells weaves in the struggles of his own life and marriage with his wife's successful fight against recurrent cancer, and their adoption of an orphan from Korea. "Veterinarian Wells returns with another collection of warm, humorous tales of the animals he treats and the people who own and care for them.
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