Books like Puppy in a puddle by Ben M. Baglio

Marty Preston finds a stray beagle named Shiloh and befriends him, but the dog’s abusive owner, Judd Travers, threatens the boy’s family. Marty must protect Shiloh, exploring childhood courage and animal welfare.

While planning a party for the former patients of her parents' veterinary hospital, Mandy rescues an injured sheep dog.

Mandy Hope balances life as a veterinary assistant and a loving pet owner while helping animals of all shapes and sizes at Animal Ark and beyond.

At a nature preserve, a volunteer discovers a dog trapped and learns that every situation has two sides, prompting a deeper look at animal welfare and the ethics of trapping.

When Mandy’s dad wins a racehorse in a Christmas raffle, she discovers courage, compassion, and a deeper bond with animals while learning the true meaning behind horse care and racing.

A Labrador puppy wanders into a family vacation, with the owners determined to find the lost owner of the doggone dog on the lawn.

It's Christmas at Animal Ark, and Mandy and James have an idea: a party for all the pets in Welford. But when a wounded stray sheepdog turns up Mandy finds it hard to keep her holiday spirit while trying to save its life.

Mandy and James help set up a Santaland room at Walton Cottage Hospital and meet a stray Jack Russell terrier while befriending young patient Charlie, who yearns for a Christmas dog.

At King Street Kennel, a charming puppy named Lucky wins over the Parker family, especially little Sarah. But when Lucky disappears, the Parkers discover she keeps a startling secret that could shake their world.

Mandy and her friends are startled when a well‑trained collie delivers an anonymous valentine instead of the mailman, adding a playful twist to their day.

"For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America's most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog's Best Friend and THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as trainers of dogs of all breeds to provide--brilliantly distilled--the indispensable information and advice that every dog owner needs. This new edition of THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY features new photographs throughout, along with updated chapters on play, crating, adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, raising dogs in an urban environment, and the latest developments in canine health and canine behavioral theory"-- "For more than 30 years the Monks of New Skete have been among America's most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. Long before Elizabeth Marshall Thomas revealed "the hidden life of dogs," and long before Cesar Milan started whispering on TV, the Monks of New Skete were there, offering sage and practical advice on the rewards and responsibilities of sharing your life with a canine friend. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog's Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as trainers of dogs of all breeds to provide--brilliantly distilled--the essential information every dog owner needs. This new edition of THE ART OF RAISING A PUPPY will feature new photographs throughout, along with updated chapters on play, crating, adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, raising dogs in an urban environment, and the latest developments in canine health and canine behavioral theory"--Provided by publisher.