April 5, 2023 in Library News

In honor of National Pet Day on April 11, we asked staff for their favorite books and movies about pets. While there are plenty of kids' books and movies with puppies, kitties and other little cuddly companions, there are also suggestions for adults, too!

Marley and Me : Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog (2005)

by John Grogan

A story many people recognize but may not have experienced. Marley and Me is about a larger-than-life, goofy, and happy Labrador retriever. John and his wife Jenny were excited to welcome this puppy into their life and didn't know that their lives would never be the same. Through humor and reflection, this story will pull at heartstrings and show that love can come in so many forms. — Abbey, Youth Services


Pax (2019)

by Sara Pennypacker

Pax is a compelling, emotional novel about the caring relationship between a young boy and his pet fox. Peter and Pax have basically grown up together, as Peter took him in when he was just a kit. One day, the unthinkable happens and Peter is forced to return Pax to the wild. Read this book to join Peter on the journey of a lifetime as he tries to find his best friend. — Abbey, Youth Services


My Dog Skip (2006)

by Alcon Entertainment

It's a classic for dog lovers. — Lori, Circulation


Chi's Sweet Home, Volume 1 (2010)

by Kanata Konami

It's about a little kitten named Chi who gets separated from her mom. She wanders around and get adopted by a young family who isn't allowed to have pets in their apartment. How will they keep a kitten a secret? — Angela, Circulation


Cat's First Baby (2022)

by Natalie Nelson

A cute little board book for all your cats who are wondering what that new squishy human is all about. — Rachel, Access Services


Writers and Their Cats (2018)

by Alison Nastasi

A book for those us who are more in it for the cats than the famous human. — Rachel, Access Services


Pupcakes : a Christmas Novel (2017)

by Annie England Noblin

This cute story about new beginnings features a loveable pug. — Allison, Fiction, Movies & Music


Dewey : a Small-town Library Cat Who Touched the World (2008)

by Vicki Myron

A heartwarming story about a small library in Iowa, and their fuzzy mascot. Dewey tells the story of how an abandoned kitten was able to inspire and transform the lives of all who met him, both in the library world and in their personal lives. — Brodie, Circulation


The Friend (2018)

by Sigrid Nunez

When her lifelong friend and mentor dies, the unnamed narrator of this books inherits his Great Dane. What follows is a philosophical journey examining life, loss, writing, relationships and meaning. With beautiful, insightful writing, it's easy to see why this was a National Book Award winner. — Emily, Fiction, Movies & Music


Fetch : How a Bad Dog Brought Me Home : a Graphic Memoir (2017)

by Nicole J Georges

Part grief memoir, part coming-of-age story, part feminist manifesto, this is the story of Nicole and the dog she adopted when she was sixteen, Beja. This is more than just a tribute to her canine best friend, though; it is also the story of Nicole's journey from teen to adulthood through the Portland punk and LGBTQ scenes told and illustrated with humor, vulnerability, and staggering talent. — Emily, Fiction, Movies & Music


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