The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes: And Other Surprising True Stories of Zoo Vets and their Patients

By Lucy H. Spelman and Ted Y. Mashima

Book Overview

A moray eel diagnosed with anorexia...A herd of bison whose only hope is a crusading female doctor from Paris...A vet desperately trying to save an orphaned whale by unraveling the mystery of her... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385341466
• ISBN13: 9780385341462
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Delacorte Press
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Fabulous leisure reading

I thoroughly enjoyed this book from top to bottom. I loved reading about how caring, resourceful, and innovative these zoo veterinarians are. In many cases, they are doing something for the very first time in recorded history, and they manage to do it in most cases successfully and with a wonderful sense of humor. And it's clear they care deeply for their patients, even though they are not "pets". Kudos to Drs. Spelman and Mashima for sharing these charming stories.

Cute Title, Cute Book!!

This is a wonderful book with some very inspiring stories in it! If you love animals, you will love this book!! Not only are there great stories in it, but I am also particularly fond of it because it has one of my photos in it! :o) You won't regret buying this book!

Great heartwarming and humorous stories

I really enjoyed this book even though some of the stories made me cry. I don't think a lot of people realize how many wonderful efforts are made for non-domestic critters. It's unfortunate (maybe not) that I couldn't adopt some of this animals.

Engaging True Stories from Vets for Adult and Younger Readers Alike

I should preface this by saying I have helped do some promo for this book - which, as an animal lover, I've been really excited to do! "Rhino" is an engaging read for anyone wanting a view into the lives of zoo and wildlife veterinarians. The stories chronicle surprising and innovative solutions to various animal patient treatment challenges encountered by zoo and wild animal vets' from around the world. Photographs of many of the actual animals help to connect the reader even more to these special animals. These true animal stories should appeal to any reader with an interest in animals or veterinary work - both adults and younger readers!

Dive-chamber treatment for seahorses, and more...

This is a wonderful collection of stories that can inspire the youngest aspiring vet, while making even a medical professional smile. These ingenious, dedicated exotic animal doctors deserve our admiration even though their patients can't say "thanks" for themselves.