“This book will give you insight into the animal mind and why it is important that people need animals and animals need people.” —Temple Grandin, PHD, author of Animals in Translation and Animals Make Us Human

"As this wonderful book proves, Dr. Mark is the rarest of veterinarians—a man who can help a family accept the loss of a beloved German shepherd one day and spar with a Siberian tiger to administer its treatment the next. Dr. Mark's deep insight into animals—his profound understanding of what they give us and what they can tell us if we're willing to listen—is an inspiration to an animal lover like me. We modeled the Annenberg PetSpace in Playa Vista on his groundbreaking work at the San Diego Humane Society. I urge everyone who cares about animals to read this delightful new volume." —Wallis Annenberg, philanthropist, Chairman, President, and CEO of The Annenberg Foundation

“Dr. Mark Goldstein is a one-man example of all the jobs a veterinarian can have, from supporting dog and cat adoptions in an animal shelter to working hands on with a rhinoceros. Truly, Goldstein has a rare ability as a writer to help you to feel as if you are in the zoo enclosure right beside him and Donia the elephant or Ralph the water buffalo or Harold the hamster. This book is a really engaging read for anyone who loves animals or who one day wants to be a veterinarian.” —Steve Dale, CABC, national radio host, Steve Dale’s Pet World and WGN Radio Chicago; co-editor, Decoding Your Dog ; columnist, Veterinary Practice News and CATster

"Most of us seek to close the distance between who we are and what we do. This book is a luminous chronicle of Mark Goldstein, who has closed that gap and lived a life of unconditional love for all God's creatures. These ingredients make for a terrific read. Dr. Mark's unstinting passion for all animals domestic and wild is guaranteed to leave paw prints on your heart." —Richard Lederer, bestselling author of Anguished English

“Mark Goldstein has been a friend and colleague for almost three decades. His compassion for animals of all sizes and species—as well as his humanity—have been evident in every aspect of his esteemed career. Mark’s powerful, engaging storytelling talent shines brightly throughout B1436 Lions Tigers Hamsters.indb 1 3/22/19 12:44 PM Lions and Tigers and Hamsters. This captivating book warms the heart and sometimes tickles the funny bone. But most of all, it’s a celebration of wildlife and other animals by a kindhearted veterinarian who has dedicated his life to making the world a better place for all creatures.” —Douglas G. Myers, president and CEO, San Diego Zoo Global

Chelsea was a 6 month old lab puppy, a victim of a poor upbringing, rescued by a humane society. She had serious health issues. She needed the best of veterinary care, and I had just moved from Wisconsin to Boston to work for the MSPCA. I wasn’t sure where to go, but I heard about this doctor. His name was Mark Goldstein. He was at Angell, the MSPCA’s hospital, perhaps the best hospital in the world. I knew Chelsea was in good hands. And she thrived. As I got to know Mark, I learned I was in good hands too. I thrived, and I learned from Mark. All animals as well as those who care for them could learn from him. He taught us all. But something else was special about this guy. As much as he taught, he also listened and he learned. Yup, a great medicine person, but it was all about life where Mark really shined. He gave us all things to think about. When he left the MSPCA, I was both sad for our loss, but also optimistic for the rest of the world, both human and animal, because this guy had a lot to give. That was decades ago… We are all lucky that he started to write it down: all that he heard, all that he learned. This is someone worth listening to. Thanks, Mark, for all you’ve given to all of us, furred and not furred. Carter Luke, President, CEO, MSPCA-Angell

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