All My Patients Have Tales

"e;Another winning veterinary memoir deserving of space next to the immortal James Herriot and his heirs"e;-from the author of All My Patients Kick and Bite (Booklist). All My Patients Have Tales is a heartwarming and funny collection of stories by a dedicated veterinarian featuring wild horses, porcupine-quill-covered dogs, male cats in labor, an extremely ornery pygmy donkey, an enormous hog, as well as many other domestic, and not so "e;domestic"e; animals. Wells begins his work as an inexperienced recent college grad and emerges a caring and beloved veterinarian. Affording the reader an inside glimpse into his daily life, he narrates many uplifting, life-altering, life-threatening, and hilarious episodes. "e;A wonderful account of the coming of age of a vet. Jeff Wells has written an honest and poignant account of vet school and his early years in practice."e; Susan Richards, New York Times bestselling author of Chosen by a Horse"e;What a treat it is to read tales from the tail-bearers. In this most welcome book we not only learn about animals in need, but also what it is like to be a veterinarian with a heart."e; Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals"e;Anyone who has a pet will absolutely love this charming and humorous collection of personal experiences with animals."e; John A. Hoyt, President Emeritus, The Human Society of the United States"e;A humorous and insightful look at his life and work with a wide range of animals."e; Publishers Weekly