From Elephants to Mice : Animals Who Have Touched My Soul

by Mahoney, James

• ISBN13: 9780470501580
• ISBN10: 0470501588
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-04-19
• Publisher: Howell Book House

Summary

From Elephants to Mice is a collection of stories about the animals Dr. Mahoney has treated throughout his career as a veterinarian and observed throughout his life as a compassionate animal lover. He serves as a voice for all the creatures whose tales he shares in this narrative, including: Loki, the South Indian elephant branded as a killer who is captured but resists being broken The Caribbean Three, Jamaican-born dogs who find their way to America and demonstrate amazing powers of love and devotion Erin and Finnegan, two rhesus monkeys who struggle to succeed despite being orphaned as infants The Three Wild Mice, a trio of clever females who conspire to outsmart their human host and show him the importance of freedomWhile each story stands alone, together they provide a compelling argument for recognizing each animal as an individual endowed with certain rights. When even a small fish in a pond can demonstrate what seems to be a sense of humor, how can we overlook the contributions that every animal makes to our world?

Author Biography

DR. JAMES MAHONEY, a veterinarian for almost forty-five years, has traveled the world to treat all kinds of animals and has grown to understand and appreciate the individuality of all creatures. A retired research professor at the New York University School of Medicine, he has spent the majority of his career working with chimpanzees and other primates in biomedical research, struggling to come to terms with his belief in animals' rights and the inextricable needs of humankind. He is the author of Saving Molly: A Research Veterinarian's Choices.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction: A Life in Research	p. 1
The Power of Dignity and Courage	p. 11
A Life in Captivity	p. 43
Survival of the Fittest	p. 68
Humor in Animals	p. 84
Personality in Animals	p. 100
A Story of Love	p. 114
The Caribbean Trio	p. 137
The Gang of Four	p. 165
Three Wild Mice	p. 184
Great Escapes	p. 194
The Last of the Sparrows	p. 216
Epilogue	p. 233
With Gratitude	p. 237
Suggestions for Further Reading	p. 239
Index	p. 243
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