5 Wild Books About Cats, Dogs and More Animals

As the age-old saying goes, dogs (and every other pet) are man's best friend. Animals enrich our lives with their blissful ignorance and unconditional love. It's the reason why people write books about a protagonist and their trusted, furry best friend.

Below, discover a few of our favorite books that capture this bond.

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

When her husband suddenly passes, Tova Sullivan decides to start a new job as the janitor at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. Drowning herself in a job is the same way she coped with the disappearance of her teenage son. After multiple nights at the aquarium, Tova grows a relationship with Marcellus the octopus. He doesn't usually befriend the humans, but his bond with Tova is special, inspiring him to help her uncover the truth behind her son's whereabouts.

If Cats Disappeared From the World by Genki Kawamura

This book's narrator has no family, no friends, but he does have a cat, and that's the only thing getting him through his diagnosis that he only has a few months left before he will succumb to his illness. The Devil finds him and offers him an extra day of life to sacrifice one thing in the world, but will it be worth it?

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I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com by Kimberly Lemming

Dorothy Valentine is about to receive her PhD in wildlife biology, which means she knows animals. But when she gets too close to a lion, she is miraculously saved by an alien—or, a lion commander. Little does she know, her lion savior is about to become her closest companion as she starts new life on another planet.

Cujo by Stephen King

Okay, so, not all animals are friendly. There are also creatures like Stephen King's Cujo. When a dog follows a rabbit into an underground cave, he's slowly but surely going rabid and demonic. Soon after, his prognosis worsens, and he's about to wreak utter havoc across Maine's Castle Rock.

We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida

For many people, having a snuggle from a kitty can instantly improve their day. In We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida, it becomes a true treatment for those struggling in life. Learn how the patients in Kyoto transform their lives with a miracle cat, from a mourning geisha to a distressed handbag designer.

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