Washoe County Library System

Shelby doesn't remember much of her early life -- only that she was always hungry and cold. Then one day, Shelby is rescued by a kind woman, and things change forever. She soon finds herself on a movie set, and her new life is filled with challenges and rewards. She learns things like to Go Mark, Cut, and Dig. Her rewards include squeaky toys, yummy chicken -- and best of all, love and affection from castmates and crew. Everyone loves Shelby!

When his mother is sent to jail in Los Angeles, eleven-year-old Tony goes to live with his forest ranger great-uncle in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, where Tony experiences unconditional love for the first time through his friendship with a rescue dog.

A boy sails across the sea, looking at various objects through his spyglass, until he reaches an island where his dog is waiting for him.

When Henry adopts Ribsy, a dog of no particular breed, humorous adventures follow.

Madeline Finn hopes Star can become a therapy dog. But first he needs to pass his test. They have been practicing all the skills he needs to master. They practice meeting people. They practice sitting still when a bike goes by. They even practice meeting other dogs. Now Madeline Finn and Star are off to Walker Oaks, a retirement community where Star will take his tests. They face a variety of challenges and meet several new friends. But Madeline Finn...

A little yellow bird teaches Rocket the dog how to read by first introducing him to the "wondrous, mighty, gorgeous alphabet."

A dog named Lucky demonstrates opposites such as slow and fast, dry and wet, cold and warm, and here and there.

Santa Paws and the Callahan family are spending Christmas on a sunny Florida island. While the family tries to enjoy their vacation, Santa Paws is hard at work saving the day.

Willy flies to the moon to get a moondog for a pet, but he finds true happiness with a scruffy but loyal Earth dog named Scrappy.

The Petersons are a foster family for dogs. When they take in a black Lab named Shadow, they realize the perfect job for him is as a guide dog.