Our Mutts: Five - by Patrick McDonnell

"Impressive stuff for a tiny canvas. Fine drawing in the league of "Calvin and Hobbes" - beautiful to look at, regardless of the subject or humor. Earl is one of the best cartoon dogs ever. McDonnell is the author of a retrospective/tribute to "Krazy Kat", and the influence shows in many ways. The strips that concentrate on gags pull them off easily, and the ones with messages generally succeed as well. The "shelter stories" are especially touching, but there's heart to be found in most strips - one dog that lives his life chained in a yard always gets to me (though his best appearances are in earlier books)."
"Every "Mutts" collection is perfectly drawn, funny, hopeful, sometimes sad, and a reminder that human beings share this world with so many other living creatures, and not always generously. But what's the best part about "Mutts" for me? I always want to go hug my dog after reading it, and thank her for being my friend."
Paperback

"In its eight short years, the comic strip Mutts has won the National Cartoonists Society's coveted Comic Strip of the Year Award, its author Patrick McDonnell has earned the NCS's Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year Award, and the strip has topped a circulation of 500 papers. So, what now for Mutts? That's exactly what the title of McDonnell's latest cartoon collection asks. What Now chronicles the most recent humorous happenings of Earl the dog and his feline friend Mooch. As usual, the endearing pair can be counted on for laughs and charming adventures. In this latest collection, Mooch professes his love...for a little pink sock. Earl and Mooch put their comic spin on a wide range of subjects, from napping and poetry to summer vacations and Christmas anticipations. Interspersed with its charming humor are more weighty messages on issues important to McDonnell, such as animal shelters, saving our endangered species, and other animal-protection topics. What Now follows Mutts' well-established tradition of delivering creative style and the charm of yesteryear unlike any other strip on the funny pages today."
Paperback

The Mutts: Little Big Book - by Andrews, McMeel Staff (Editor)

"If you were a kid in the 1930s or the 1940s, you remember the famous Big Little Books. (...) This is something different, much slimmer, printed in full color on glossy paper... and in many ways, a work of art. The art is done apparently freehand in ink (w/o pencilling as a guide) and then colored in with colored pencils and pastel chalks. The story? There's no story, you just meet the main characters of the Mutts strip, Earl, Mooch, Sid, Crabby, Woofy, Guard Dog, etc. They give you some advice - verbally or by example! - and then we move on to the next. After my wife paged through it, she said, "What a lovely little book." And it is."
Hardcover

The New Yorker Book of Cat Cartoons

"Cats and cat owners, cat intelligence (or lack thereof), cat inscrutability, cat arrogance and more are all here as seen through the eyes of some of the funniest cartoonists who have contributed to The New Yorker during its 65 years. Features the works of Charles Addams, Arnie Levin, Lee Lorenz, Helen Hokinson, and others."
"The cartoons are what you would expect from the New Yorker: pithy and full of wit. The subjects themselves capture what we must think, albeit anthropomorphically, that cats see and contemplate when they view us or act around humans. It is all so believable, in a sardonic way, and because of that truly wonderful."
Hardcover - Miniature Edition (Paperback)

The New Yorker Book of All-New Cat Cartoons (New Yorker Series)

"A follow-up to the magazine's first collection of feline funnies published some seven years ago, this delightful collection captures "a cat's-eye view of the world and the important things in life: food, sleep, love and affection, adventure, food, good friends and doggy enemies, back rubs, and food." Including the work of such notable New Yorker artists as George Booth, Stephanie Skalisky, Danny Shanahan, Arnie Levin, and Edward Koren, this endearing edition will appeal to those lucky enough to count a feline among their friends."
"This is another wonderful collection of cartoons by an exceptionally talented group of cartoonists. I defy any cat lover not to find at least several cartoons in this book that remind them of their own personal furry friend."
Hardcover

The New Yorker Book of Dog Cartoons - by Katherine Hourigan (Editor)

"Here's the dog's life as seen through the eyes and imaginations of, among others, Charles Addams, Edward Koren, Saul Steinberg, and the dog's all-time best friend, James Thurber. 101 cartoons in all from The New Yorker over the past 65 years."
"I could barely put it down, I just wanted to read "one more cartoon". Dog lovers like me would like it the most, but anyone would love it."
Hardcover - Miniature Edition (Paperback)

Citizen Dog - by Mark O'Hare

"I started reading this book and within two pages was hooked. It is hilarious. Help us if all dogs start acting like Fergus."
"The antics of Mel, Fergus, Cuddles and the other regulars who populate Mark O'Hare's world of Citizen Dog bring to life the joys and foibles that we all face with our pets. The artwork is top notch and the casual way his characters have with one-liners can't fail but to make you laugh hard enough to fall off your chair. I don't know that the world would be a better place if there were more dogs like fergus, but I do know that the comics would be a better page with more people like Mark O'Hare bringing forth their efforts in the manner that he does."
Paperback

Dog's Best Friend: More Citizen Dog Reflections - by Mark O'Hare

"Citizen Dog is a very sweet and funny cartoon (...) It's not vulgar in any way... and reading it is a pleasure. It really perked me up after a bad day dealing with the "real" world."
"Funnier than the first book? I found it hard to believe, but it's absolutely true! And while these books hold a special place for pet owners, everyone can relate to the humourous insights on everyday life."
Paperback

D Is For Dog - by Mark O'Hare

"In his third Citizen Dog collection, the talented cartoonist Mark O'Hare provides another glimpse into the entertaining world of Fergus the Dog and Cuddles The Cat. Along with assorted other pals - including a vulnerable human named Mel - this pair share their unique perspectives and adventurous exploits."
"Mark O'Hare continues his string of hilarious collections of the misadventures of Fergus, Mel, Cuddles, Bruno, and Fluffy. The humor is sly and mischievious. There are plenty of recognizable situations and far out extrapolations. For folks who enjoy a daily giggle via the comics, I highly recommend this collection, as well as the previous two books."
Paperback

Remembering Farley: A Tribute to the Life of Our Favorite Cartoon Dog - by Lynn Johnston

"This book is a must have for anybody who has ever shared a life with that special dog, and then suffered their loss. Not only will you remember all the little things that you thought you had forgotten,but this collection will allow you to laugh again."
"If you ever loved a dog, pick up this book -- you will laugh and cry, and sometimes do both together."
Paperback

Cat: Seventeenth Anniversary Edition - by B. Kliban

"I have always loved Kliban's work, particularly his insightful and funny cat cartoons. To have them all in a collection like this is a joy. And colorization here is a good thing (although his unique black and white style is classic)."
"If you enjoy your cat you'll enjoy this book. Kliban is sorely missed in this house. I do wish there had been even more color pages. They're all suitable for framing and then I could have planted 5 stars!"
Paperback
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Everything Here Is Mine: An Unhelpful Guide to Cat Behavior - by Nicole Hollander

"Cat tales take on a whole new twist when cult cartoonist Nicole Hollander analyzes felines in her latest outing: a delightfully "amewsing" volume of essays, quizzes and cartoons."
"Her cartoons are hilarious -- just the right combination of "in your face" humor and subtlety -- and the text consisting of essays and "quizzes" is wonderfully funny. Anyone who has ever lived with a cat will see something they recognize: the finicky eater, strange cat habits in the bathroom, cats and vets, what cats do while we're away at work. There's even a "Dear Abby"-like column running throughout the book, offering "helpful" advice to "reader" questions. Yes, Nicole Hollander has nailed the feline mystique cold. You'll love it."
Paperback