{"title":"Cynthia A. Branigan","description":"\u003cp\u003eCYNTHIA A. BRANIGAN is a freelance writer and animal welfare advocate, and the founder of Make Peace With Animals, a nonprofit that has placed over 5,500 retired racing Greyhounds since 1988. Her books include \u003cem\u003eThe Last Diving Horse in America\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Reign of the Greyhound\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAdopting the Racing Greyhound\u003c\/em\u003e, which has sold over 100,000 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBranigan’s work has earned notable recognition: \u003cem\u003eThe Reign of the Greyhound\u003c\/em\u003e won the Dog Writers' Association of America’s top prize for Best General Interest Book in 1998, and \u003cem\u003eThe Last Diving Horse in America\u003c\/em\u003e won the 2022 EQUUS Award for Best Nonfiction Equine Book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Branigan leads Make Peace With Animals, working to protect animals through advocacy and Greyhound adoption. That commitment to animal welfare runs throughout her writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCynthia lives in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCynthia A. Branigan’s books are published by Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adopting-the-racing-greyhound","title":"Adopting the Racing Greyhound","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Dog Book of Distinction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince the first edition of this groundbreaking book was published, tens of thousands of people have been inspired to adopt ex-racing Greyhounds. These gentle, lovable dogs have special physical and emotional needs, and no other guide is more authoritative or complete in preparing potential Greyhound owners for the responsibilities involved than \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdopting the Racing Greyhound.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis fully updated edition features veterinary information not available elsewhere, backed up by painstaking research by some of the country’s leading authorities. Respected Greyhound authority Cynthia Branigan—who has helped place more than 4,000 ex-racers through her organization—provides updated statistics on the costs of adoption as well as new health information, such as safe new flea, tick and heartworm preventives, anesthesia protocols for Greyhounds and suggestions on purchasing veterinary insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBranigan carefully explains how potential adopters can decide whether a Greyhound is the right dog for them—a critical issue in successful adoptions—and covers everything from feeding and grooming to training to extending the dog’s life span. She helps readers prepare a Greyhound for the arrival of a new baby; decide whether or not to add a Greyhound to an existing pack of dogs; determine when to return an adopted dog; and locate adoption agencies throughout the world. Branigan also offers a wealth of updated information on medical conditions in Greyhounds and the latest in tests and treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0764540866\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780764540868\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Cynthia A. 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And they have won the hearts of dog lovers worldwide with their sweet nature, intelligence, and grace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully illustrated with more than 100 black-and-white reproductions and photos, \u003cem\u003eThe Reign of the Greyhound\u003c\/em\u003e is a rich, historical testimony to the breed, celebrating its extraordinary place in canine history and human civilization. Passionately written by Greyhound expert Cynthia Branigan, this updated edition features new information on the history and current state of ex-racer adoptions, which save the lives of thousands of Greyhounds each year. From ancient Egypt to modern times, from the temple to the show ring to the track, you'll see how this noble breed has evolved from a royal pet to a racing dog to a loving companion-and you'll no doubt deepen your understanding and appreciation of this fine animal, whose regal history has been too long ignored.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0764544454\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780764544453\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Cynthia A. 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