Dog-gone Books

Also from the issue of Estylo I tried to stop but was outnumbered by rabid dog lovers. Here I looked at books for the canine fancier. Hopefully, the owner got to read them before his pet chewed them up.

Pets and Their Celebrities, Photography by Chris Ameruoso, Foreword by John Travolta (Animal Fair Media, $24.99)
Noted photographer Chris Ameruoso put together this revealing look at famous celebrities and the animals who love them. Pets and people are photographed (in black-and-white) at home, giving an intimate glimpse into their very special relationships. Ameruoso says, “I can also feel the love and see a different side of each person.” You will, too.

What a Lucky Dog! How to Understand Men Through Their Dogs by Wendy Diamond (Animal Fair Media, $15.95)
Diamond, the founder and editorial director of Animal Fair Magazine, has put together what she calls “the ultimate dating guidebook for dog (and men) lovers.” Wonder why George Lopez owns a Chihuahua, while Ricky Martin prefers a golden retriever? The author examines 32 breeds for their most revealing traits, then helps you find your perfect match by analyzing his choice in pooches. Don’t leave for the dog park without it!

The Tarantula Whisperer: A Celebrity Vet Shares Her Secrets to Communicating With Animals by Dr. Laura Pasten (Conari Press, $11.95)

A veterinarian to the stars (including Morris the Cat), Dr. Laura Pasten shares her insights about understanding and communicating with animals, including revealing anecdotes and untraditional advice. Her chronicles of a vet’s adventures are entertaining, and along the way you will pick up valuable tips on why your pet acts the way it does (besides the fact that it has you wrapped around its paw).

The Tinkerbell Hilton Diaries: My Life Tailing Paris Hilton by Tinkerbell Hilton (Warner Books, $9.95)
Look who’s barking. The paparazzi’s favorite pampered pooch spills the beans on her celebutante owner in this humorous fiction. Ghost writer D. Resin reveals the activities of famous-for-being-famous Paris Hilton from a Chihuahua’s point of view (and think how close to the ground that must be). Tinkerbell dishes on such vital matters as the Pomeranians who share her abode, Mom’s TV show and the price of fame.